Detail Info for: Ford : F-250 ONE OWNER SPECIAL FIXER 6.4 DIESEL REPAIRABLE HEAD GASKET PROJECT

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/05/2011
Price:
$ 14825.00
Condition:
Mileage:
88000
Location:
Riverton, West Virginia, 26814
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
2008 Ford F-250
Submodel Body Type:
ONE OWNER Pickup truck
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1FTSX21R48EC98967
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE! SO PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON PAYING AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS WE REQUIRE A $ 500 DEPOSIT BY PAYPAL WITHIN 48 HOURS, AND THE FULL PAYMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM AUCTIONS END. WE PREFER BANK WIRE TRANSFER FOR REMAINDER OF PAYMENT AFTER THE DEPOSIT IS MADE. TRUCK IS BEING SOLD AS-IS WITH A CLEAR TITLE. OUR ZIP CODE IS 26814 IF YOU NEED TO MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS. JUST ENTER THE ZIP CODE. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING CHARGES AND ARRANGEMENTS. WE WILL STORE THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE TILL IT CAN BE PICKED UP. HERE WE HAVE A 2008 FORD F-250 SUPERCAB LONGBED 4X4 WITH THE XL PKG AND MOST OF THE OPTIONS. WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET JUST THE WAY YOU SEE IT. IT WAS A COMPANY TRUCK AND WE DON'T KNOW WHY IT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER AND DONE UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THESE ENGINES HAVE 5 YEARS OR 100K WARRANTY ON THEM FROM FORD. APPARENTLY THE OWNER DID NOT REALIZE THERE WAS WARRANTY LEFT AND LET A REGULAR SHOP TEAR IT APART FIRST AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE MECHANIC GOT OVERWHELMED AND DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FINISH THE JOB, SO THE OWNER DECIDED TO SELL THE TRUCK. WE DON'T SEE ANY MAJOR PARTS MISSING THAT WERE TAKEN OFF AND NOTHING WRONG VISUALLY WITH THOSE PARTS. THE ONLY THING THAT IS VISIBLE IS WHERE THE GASKET WAS LEAKING OUT THE FRONT OF THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD. OF COURSE THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THERE WON'T BE SOME OTHER PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE BUT WE DON'T SEE ANY REASON FOR THAT FROM LOOKING THE TRUCK OVER. IT SHOULD BE JUST A MATTER OF SOMEONE THAT KNOWS HOW TO DO THE JOB RIGHT TO LIFT THE CAB, CLEAN THE PARTS UP AND REINSTALL THE HEAD WITH A NEW GASKET. THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS NICE AND CLEAN WITH VERY LITTLE WEAR FOR THE MILEAGE. IT HAS A BEDLINER IN IT WITH NO HITCH AND IT ALSO HAS THE FACTORY PULL OUT STEP IN THE TAILGATE AND BACK UP SENSORS WHICH ARE REALLY NICE OPTIONS. THERE IS SOME LIGHT DAMAGE ON THE LEFT DOORS AND FENDER AND 2 SMALL DINGS IN THE TAILGATE AND THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT IS BROKE. THE TIRES ARE ABOUT 80% AND THE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. THE TRUCK WILL BE A FAIRLY SMPLE FIX FOR A QUALIFIED MECHANIC THAT HAS WORKED ON THESE ENGINES BEFORE, OR IF YOU ARE IN TIGHT WITH THE LOCAL FORD DEALER IT IS POSSIBLE THEY MIGHT GET THE WORK COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WE DO NOT KNOW IF ANYTHING WAS TURNED INTO FORD OR NOT SO WE ARE NOT SAYING THEY WILL COVER IT SINCE WE HAVEN'T CHECKED ON THAT. ALL IN ALL IT IS A NICE TRUCK THAT WILL GO FOR THOUSANDS LESS THAN THEY ARE SELLING FOR ON THE RETAIL LOTS, SO SOMEONE WILL GET A GREAT DEAL HERE. WE ALWAYS TRY TO SHOW EVERYTHING IN THE PICTURES AND DESCRIBE OUR VEHICLES ACCURATELY BUT WITH A VEHICLE LIKE THIS THERE CAN BE SOMETHING HIDDEN THAT WILL NOT BE VISIBLE TILL THE JOB IS DONE, SO PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS AND BID ACCORDINGLY. YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME LOOK AT THE VEHICLE IN PERSON OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT 304-567-2999 OR E-MAIL US THROUGH E-BAY ON THE LISTING. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING. TED AND SETH DAVIS