“A 6.4L Power Stroke diesel at 169k miles with no history, from a dealer with condition complaints. The gamble is not worth the price.”

Analysis

This 2008 F-250 Super Duty is a diesel 4×4 crew cab — the spec sheet reads well. The problem is the engine under the hood. The 6.4L Power Stroke that Ford ran from 2008–2010 is one of the most failure-prone diesels Ford ever shipped: high-pressure fuel pump failures that contaminate the entire fuel system, turbo failures, EGR cooler failures, and cracked pistons are all extensively documented. Repairs routinely run into the thousands, and at 168,676 miles with zero service history provided, a buyer is rolling dice on every one of those failure modes.

The asking price of $14,988 is fair for the market — comparable trucks with similar mileage list between $13,990 and $18,950. But a fair price on a probable money pit is still a bad buy. Kash Kars’ customer reviews include specific complaints about vehicles sold with undisclosed mechanical problems, which makes the missing history here harder to swallow. With no VIN published, no service records, and no warranty mentioned, there is no way to verify this truck is one of the good ones.

Bottom line: the 6.4L Power Stroke’s documented reliability record at this mileage, combined with a dealer whose reviews include condition misrepresentation, makes this a pass. Buy the truck, budget for the engine — or better, keep looking.

Market Comparison

Comparable 2008 F-250 Super Duty listings in the region: $13,990 (175k miles), $14,500 (162k miles), $15,000 (162k miles), $17,900 (163k miles), and $18,950 for a diesel. At $14,988 with 168,676 miles, this truck is priced fairly — mid-band for its mileage. Price is not the problem here; the 6.4L Power Stroke’s long-term cost of ownership is.