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Ford 2001 Heavy Duty F-250
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For JAY107, one of the reasons that some trucks sit more level than others is the snow plow package. The snow plow package gives you the highest rated springs(called "X") 6000#'s, and brings the front end up about 1-2". I believe there was a TSB for some of the earlier trucks because of spring sag. Several guys over in the other forum just ordered the "X" springs and had the dealers install them. I have them on mine and have NO problems with the ride. I even keep my tires up around 70-psi and still rides better than wifes car. Now as far as tires on the stock rims, the 265's are about as big as you can go "by the book". I believe the 285's take a .5 size bigger. Many guys over in the other chat room have done it, while others have run into problems with the tire dealers not wanting the liability.
As far as the auto hub locking feature, there a couple of reasons I decided against it. First, as mentioned before, there were still bugs with them when I ordered my truck 2-years ago. Second, if backing a heavy load/trailer, you can take advantage of the lower gearing without engaging the front end. This can really save the automatic tranny from burning up. However, if you do suspect your tranny is getting hot, there is a TSB for some late 99 early 2000 trucks for extra tranny cooling. The TSB adds a water cooler in addition to the air cooler that is already there. I have had it done and noticed a change in every day in-town driving temperatures. Congrats to all those with new trucks, I already have my next one specked out....now if I can only convince the wife.......
Swoosh
PS: I have a dicsussion on the 2001 Platinum truck started so you can have a look..
As for the Platinum Edition I don't believe it is limited production such as the Lightning, it is an option package that was available on 01s and is still available on the 02s, so I don't think it has specific production numbers, such as 332 of 5000.
As far as the platinum edition, it is like the "LE" version of the dually. Alot of it depends on the dealer knowledge for these special option groups because most of the time they are not in the regular brochures....then again, I have not yet seen the 2002 brochures to see if the Platinum option is mentioned. I have seen one from a distance, and they had some pictures posted over in the diesel site....looks SHARP!!!
If any of you are in the Illinois area, I do have a good dealership and salesman that will help make those dreams come true. They are right in the middle of farm country, so they have a high allotment for truck ordering. What is the average time you guys are waiting now?? 2-years ago, it was 8-weeks to the day that I got mine into the garage.
Speaking of picking up new truck...for those of you doing this....check over the paint VERY carefully for little specks of what looks like dirt. It is actually what is known as rail-dust. There is a dealer TSB on this, but maybe they are protecting the trucks better now than they did in the past. See attatched thread, scroll down to the Z-18 clay bar and happy reading.
http://www.zainobros.com/files/info.htm
I have been using these products for almost a year now and this stuff ROCKS!!! I thought that I kept a clean truck...but after using the clay bar, I was almost embarrassed. If others have questions, please don't hesitate to ask....
My SD is as great as ever.. 00 F250 xlt SC 4x2 5.4L 5sp 4.10LS, around 29k miles.
Which of the Zaino products do you use? just the clay bar, or do you use the Z-02 as well?
Have you had any issues with your truck?? A friend of mine has a Y2K crew cab 4x4 dually diesel with about 30K and has had zero problems thus far. The only complaint he has is that his front tires are wearing a bit funny, but most of those miles is yanking around a gooseneck horse trailer......
catch ya later....
I've not had it in for any warranty work and the only minor complaints:
-I sortof wish it sounded better.. The engine still has a air whooshy sound on acceleration, but I'm too cheap to get headers or exhaust mods.
-On 90 degree+ days where the truck sits out in the sun all day, I will get some cab 'pops'. This is the cab mounting bolts issue that others have had TSB work done on.. It's not frequent enough for me to do anything about..
- Thinking about aftermarket shocks.. Running with no load on washboard dirt roads does make the rear end a bit lively..I've heard others claim amazing results with Rancho's and Bielstiens.
Overall my 'likes' far far far outweigh the minor issues I listed above..
- plenty of room for bikes, gear, kids, wife.
- Its a great looking truck.
- I love the power (5.4L 5sp 4.10LS). It really is easy to drive..
- my AVERAGE mpg is 16.0. And does even better when I'm on the highway..
- Tires are still in excellent shape, (rotating them every 10k miles)..
Group 1: World Manufacturer Identifier
Group 2: Brake Type and GVWR
Group 3: Vehicle Line, Series, Body Type
Group 4: Engine Type
Group 5: Check Digit
Group 6: Model Year
Group 7: Assembly Plant
Group 8: Production Sequence Number
Group 1..positions 1-3 - World Manufacturer Code
1FM - FMC, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
1FT - FMC, USA, truck, completed vehicle
1FD - FMC, USA, incomplete vehicle
1FC - FMC, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
1FB - FMC, USA, basic (stripped) chassis BUS
2FM - FMC, Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
2FT - FMC, Canada, truck, completed vehicle
2FD - FMC, Canada, incomplete vehicle
2FC - FMC, Canada, basic (stripped) chassis
2FB - FMC, Canada, basic (stripped) chassis BUS
3FC - FMC, Mexico, basic (stripped) chassis
3FE - FMC, Mexico, incomplete vehicle
3FM - FMC, Mexico, multi-purpose vehicle
3FT - FMC, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle
Group 2.....Brake Type and GVWR POSITION 4
Don't worry about the codes - you already know if you have air brakes, and whether you have an F-250 or an F-550.
Group 3.... Vehicle Line, Series, Body Type - positions 5, 6, 7
F20 - F250 RC 4x2
X20 - F250 SC 4x2
W20 - F250 CC 4x2
F21 - F250 RC 4x4
X21 - F250 SC 4x4
W21 - F250 CC 4x4
F30 - F350 RC 4x2 SRW
X30 - F350 SC 4x2 SRW
W30 - F350 CC 4x2 SRW
F31 - F350 RC 4x4 SRW
X31 - F350 SC 4x4 SRW
W31 - F350 CC 4x4 SRW
F32 - F350 RC 4x2 DRW
X32 - F350 SC 4x2 DRW
W32 - F350 CC 4x2 DRW
F33 - F350 RC 4x4 DRW
X33 - F350 SC 4x4 DRW
W33 - F350 CC 4x4 DRW
F34 - F350 RC (chassis cab) 4x2 SRW
X34 - F350 SC (chassis cab) 4x2 SRW
W34 - F350 CC (chassis cab) 4x2 SRW
F35 - F350 RC (chassis cab) 4x4 SRW
X35 - F350 SC (chassis cab) 4x4 SRW
W35 - F350 CC (chassis cab) 4x4 SRW
F36 - F350 RC (chassis cab) 4x2 DRW
X36 - F350 SC (chassis cab) 4x2 DRW
W36 - F350 CC (chassis cab) 4x2 DRW
F37 - F350 RC (chassis cab) 4x4 DRW
X37 - F350 SC (chassis cab) 4x4 DRW
W37 - F350 CC (chassis cab) 4x4 DRW
....the F450 and F550 series
U40 - Excursion XLT, 4x2
U41 - Excursion XLT, 4x4
U42 - Excursion Limited, 4x2
U43 - Excursion Limited, 4x4
F53 - Recreational stripped chassis (motorhome)
Group 4....Engine Code - position 8
A,Z,L - 5.4L Modular, SOHC, EFI, V8,
S - 6.8L SOHC, EFI, v10,
6 - 7.3L, OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel F-Series/Excursion in F-650/F-750
(no listing for 7.3 in a pickup, but apparently it's an F).
Group 5....check digit
Group 6....Model Year Code - position 10
X = 1999
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
Group 7....Assembly Plant - position 11
E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
M - Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)
Group 8....Serial Number - position 12 - 17
Example:
IFT S W31 S 9 1 E B75718
1FT = FMC, USA, truck, completed vehicle
S = F350 SRW
W31 = F-350 Crew Cab 4x4
S = V10
9 = check digit
1 = model year 2001
E = assembly plant = Kentucky Truck
B75718 = serial number
By the way, from comments I reviewed this week, I ordered some Zaino products yesterday. Bought $50 worth of stuff. Now, if I could only get that call from my dealer advising me my BIG TRUCK was here.
I'll be back. Thanks for all the info. provided.
pipesmoker - Dothan, Alabama
Wow, what a truck!! Awesome!!!
I have not put 500 miles on the truck yet. So far this is a great truck. Fully loaded with all available options, Lariet package, 4x4 shift on fly, V-10, 3.73 rear end, six disc CD, etc., etc.
I plan on buying accessories, i.e., metal tool box, brush/grille guard, bed liner.
I'll be reporting back.
Happy in Dothan, Alabama --pipesmoker
Thanks ahead
Frank K.
However your buddy with the F150 and 8" lift, and 36" tires, I would bet has also put in different rear end gears, (like 4.30 or a 4.56).
http://www.bnsf.com/bnsf.sph/myBNSF
You can always call Ford Customer service at (800) 392-3673 and ask them. They'll need the dealer's name, the order number, and the VIN. Course, they didn't have a clue where my truck was but it's worth a try.
Frank
NO BRAKE NOISE YET, I'LL INFORM IF I DO THO.
WE ALSO HAVE A 01' SPORT TRAC, THE BRAKES ON THAT STARTED MAKING NOISE AT A FEW THOUSAND MILES. WE TOOK IT IN AND THEY RESURFACED THE ROTORS. IT HAS BEEN FINE EVER SINCE & NOW HAVE 20,000 ON IT. WE LOVE BOTH TRUCKS
That area on my truck doesn't have one scuff or scratch.. I guess the cab steps must keep the feet from needing to hit this area..
Pick your feet up!!!
Does anybody have any thoughts on this configuration, and what gearing would be the best if I opted for the manual transmission? My dad is looking for one do-it-all vehicle that con tow, haul, and comfortably fit 4 people. How does the F-250 PSD stack up to Chevy's lineup?
If you want an automatic, or a quieter truck, I would highly reccomend a 2500HD GM pickup with the duramax/allison. I love mine, but if I wanted a manual, I would seriously look at the PSD. The PSD will be old technology in a year or two, as the new G2 PSD will come out.
visit
For GM info
http://www.thedieselpage.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi
for Ford info
http://forums.ford-diesel.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
Both sights offer a wealth of information that is available, I don't think you can really go wrong with either ford or GM, as long as you stick to the 6 spd on the Ford.
Hunter
The best way to check mileage is to fill up the tank, reset the trip meter.. Then when you fill up again, try to fill up at the same pump (so the angle of the truck is the same).
Normal for your truck in mixed city/highway driving is somewhere in the 13.x mpgs.
Other factors are where you live and how you drive. Also in the winter months in most states, they switch to 'oxygenated' (sp) fuel which tends to hurt mpgs.. Maybe this is what your experiencing now..
I think we're leaning towards the Ford at this point. We've never really been pro-Ford, but it does seem that lately the Ford has proven to be a bit more reliable than the Chevys. There sure seems to be a lot of disgruntled Chevy owners out there right now, which is too bad.
Whichever truck we go with, it will have to be soon before the 0.0% financing disappears.
thanks
DL
In my case it worked out to about a 10 yr. payback. I got the V10, no regrets. Love the response from the pedal.
I also looked at the C****, but too new for me. I bought a first year vehicle once, I won't make that mistake again. Every vehicle builder needs a couple of years to work the bugs out. I won't look at a GM till at least 2004
Most consider the 350 a better value with the heavier payload.
thanks
DL
Crew Cab 250 4x4 PSD will weigh @ 7600 with no people or gear. No much left to put in box before you are legally overloaded.
Go for 350, won't have no legal weight issues in an accident.
Check out the http://www.ford-diesel.com/ web site for your questions.