1997 Ford F-350 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel Auto on 2040-cars

1997 Ford F-350, 4x4, Crew Cab, 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel, Auto Transmission.  Great solid truck.  Truck is a beast!

In 2008 I inherited a minivan.  In 2010 it was obvious when we had a kid that we needed a 4x4 for our gravel, long, hilly, north facing, last driveway to melt in the county.  Before kid we could always walk out of the snow.  I was looking for a smaller half ton truck but someone wanted a minivan and he had this truck.  The rest is history.

Now we have two kids and face the reality the truck is too big for my wife and more then we need.

Truck has not been stopped in the snow.

Truck is almost entirely unmolested and stock.  It has Superwinch manual hubs. 

Very good mechanically with following exceptions: AC is not cold (new problem have not researched problem possible freon), power windows are inconsistent, cruise control will cut off, driver's seat is torn.  The truck had a front right quarter panel repaired due to accident.  Back corner of bed has dent. 

Truck was well maintained before I purchased.  The auto tranny was rebuilt and installed by Ford dealer in Woodstock, VA.  Paperwork regarding specs for the tranny rebuild is incomplete.  Just before I purchased it also received a new fuel filter and air filter.

Mechanical since I bought the truck:

Regular oil changes (Shell Rotella 15W-40) not listed in this list

June 2010 179,617
flush rad
pulled turbo apart and reseal
repack front wheel bearings
new front pads, rotors, hardware, front hub seals, caliper slides, and repacked bearings

July 2010 179,966
New brake line along rail and brake fluid flush

July 2010
front end alignment

July 2011 183,567
Four new Dunlop tires stock size and alignment

August 2012  187,976
new fuel filter
flush radiator

November 2012 188,538
new intermediate steering shaft

November 2012 188,662
two new batteries

July 2013 190,484
fuel filter
IPR valve

December 2013 192,584
Crank position sensor

March 2014 193,546
fuel filter restriction switch
neutral safety switch

It will need an oil change soon and the AC needs attention (please see note above)

This truck and generation of truck will go down as one of the top five or top three trucks ever produced by Ford.  This generation Ford truck is up there with the 1956 Ford pickup and the 1970s Ford Highboys for legendary Ford trucks. 

The 1997 is the last year with this body style, has the legendary 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel, and is a crew cab.  The F-250 and F-350 kept the existing body style for 1997.  The F-150 had a major body style change in 1997.  The F-250 and F-350 changed in 1998. 

Disclaimers - You are welcome and encouraged to see the truck in person.  Cash or bank check only.  No personal checks or pay pal.  Truck is for sale locally and ebay auction might end.  $500.00 deposit is required within three days.  Truck has to be paid in full within seven days of sale.  Short term storage is offered if truck is paid for in full.

Please email me with any questions.

We are going to miss this truck!  Our two boys (age two and five) love it.  Our oldest calls it Freight Train Buggy after the bluegrass song Freight Train Boogy.  He loves trains and since it has a diesel engine like trains he loves it! 

It is obvious it is more truck then we need a half ton will do for us.  I have owned numerous trucks and vans and this is without a doubt the strongest!

Thanks for looking at the auction!