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zf0enix · 06-06-2003, 08:49 AM

I just bought a 1993 F-350 XLT V8 460 longbed and was wondering if anybody has any experience with them or knows of any potential problems.

The truck is in great condition, and my mechanic that checked it out didn't turn up anything substantial.

It looks almost exactly like this, but the wheels/tires aren't as nice and it has electric mirrors:

drawerfixer · 06-07-2003, 03:03 PM

My dad had a 1993 F-150. We never experience any problems, though I suppose it maybe different with a 350. It's fun to tool around town in. Good luck.

Spyder_Venom · 06-07-2003, 09:10 PM

Ball joints, ball joints, ball joints

aside from that not a bad truck at all

Ohh yeah, rust if your from the north LOL

splck · 06-09-2003, 06:51 AM

I agree with Spyder_Venom...Ball joints and the rest of the front end. Make sure you check the transfer case fluid level too.
I had a 91' f-250 with a 460ci that had over 400,000 K's. I sold it about 3 months ago and it's still going strong.

zf0enix · 06-09-2003, 06:59 AM

Thanks for the responses.

The rig has 122K on it now, and the kid I got it from said he never took it mudding, just for hunting. It'll be used for haying, hunting and hauling crap. Maybe a camp-trailer or a stock trailer. So, hopefully it'll be around for a while.

Oh, and as far as rust, I'm from Oregon so road salt isn't an issue.

JStrider · 06-09-2003, 08:53 AM

ive got a 93 ford explorer it started having tranny problems a little before 120kmiles... so if yours is an automatic it might be nearing time for tranny issues to start croppin up... if it doesnt already have a rebuild or had some taken care of

zf0enix · 06-11-2003, 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by JStrider
ive got a 93 ford explorer it started having tranny problems a little before 120kmiles... so if yours is an automatic it might be nearing time for tranny issues to start croppin up... if it doesnt already have a rebuild or had some taken care of

Thanks, the kid already had the transmission done.

06-06-2003, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
zf0enix Psycho Location: PacNW	Bought a used truck. Probs to watch for? I just bought a 1993 F-350 XLT V8 460 longbed and was wondering if anybody has any experience with them or knows of any potential problems. The truck is in great condition, and my mechanic that checked it out didn't turn up anything substantial. It looks almost exactly like this, but the wheels/tires aren't as nice and it has electric mirrors: __________________ One step closer to the edge...

06-07-2003, 03:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
drawerfixer Stonerific Location: Colorado	My dad had a 1993 F-150. We never experience any problems, though I suppose it maybe different with a 350. It's fun to tool around town in. Good luck. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

06-07-2003, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spyder_Venom Psycho Location: MN	Ball joints, ball joints, ball joints aside from that not a bad truck at all Ohh yeah, rust if your from the north LOL __________________ The local track whore

06-09-2003, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	I agree with Spyder_Venom...Ball joints and the rest of the front end. Make sure you check the transfer case fluid level too. I had a 91' f-250 with a 460ci that had over 400,000 K's. I sold it about 3 months ago and it's still going strong. __________________ nice line eh?

06-09-2003, 06:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
zf0enix Psycho Location: PacNW	Thanks for the responses. The rig has 122K on it now, and the kid I got it from said he never took it mudding, just for hunting. It'll be used for haying, hunting and hauling crap. Maybe a camp-trailer or a stock trailer. So, hopefully it'll be around for a while. Oh, and as far as rust, I'm from Oregon so road salt isn't an issue. __________________ One step closer to the edge...

06-09-2003, 08:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	ive got a 93 ford explorer it started having tranny problems a little before 120kmiles... so if yours is an automatic it might be nearing time for tranny issues to start croppin up... if it doesnt already have a rebuild or had some taken care of __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto