2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Verdict #124 · 168,676 miles · VIN 1FTSW21R18EB46728 · Stock #Not listed MOOSED
“Fifteen grand for the 6.4L Power Stroke — the one diesel Ford would rather forget.”
Pros
- Crew cab 4×4 diesel at the market-average price (~$14.4k-$14.5k per CarGurus)
- Truck photographs straight and clean
- Strong tow ratings when it runs right
Cons
- The 6.4L Power Stroke (2008-2010) is infamous for catastrophic, expensive failures
- 168,676 miles with no service history shown on the riskiest Ford diesel ever
- One bad injector or high-pressure fuel pump job can exceed the truck’s value
Analysis
On paper, $14,988 for a crew-cab 4×4 diesel F-250 is right at the CarGurus average of about $14,400-$14,500. Average price would be fine for an average truck — but this is not an average truck. It has the 6.4L Power Stroke, built only for 2008-2010, widely regarded as the least reliable diesel Ford ever sold: cracked pistons, failed high-pressure fuel pumps that send metal through the entire fuel system, and EGR/DPF problems that strand owners.
At 168,676 miles with no service history on the listing, you are buying a $15,000 lottery ticket where the losing draw is a five-figure engine bill. The truck looks clean, and a documented, bulletproofed 6.4L is a different conversation — but no documentation is shown.
Verdict: MOOSED. Average money for above-average risk is a bad deal.
Market Comparison
- Avg 2008 F-250 Super Duty — ~$14,411-$14,542 (CarGurus, multiple regions)
- 2008 F-250 range — $5,000-$26,000 (CarGurus)
- 2008 F-250 6.4L diesel, 168,000 mi, blown engine — $3,300 (salvage comp)
The Original Listing
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