Vehicle Description
2001 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x2 Short Bed Pickup
Though not intended as commuter cars, F250's and work trucks in
general have come a long way since their early days. Simply looking
through the inventory of work trucks at Classic Auto Mall is like a
living history lesson and study of how things have changed over the
years. Case in point, the interior of modern trucks, no longer
utilitarian in design and function, and more akin to a luxury car
or nicely optioned commuter. Owners will not be lacking creature
comforts even as they slog through mud and snow while towing a
trailer.
For consignment, a 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty 2 wheel driver that
according to the consignor states has never been driven in snow and
has been garage kept! In fact, this truck has been meticulously
maintained with oil changes, fuel filter changes, and a number of
newer items. All that AND it sports the 7.3 liter Powerstroke Turbo
Diesel, the desired torque monster for hauling and towing.
Exterior
Bright Amber Pearl Metallic shines bright on the outside of this
truck, evidence that the owner not only took care of mechanics, but
also appearance. This truck was one of the earliest consumer trucks
with the massive front vertical grille and it is impressive. The
chrome is in great shape, the headlight lenses look new, and the
tow hooks look unused. The truck has a long profile with full size
rear doors. A perfectly matched Leer rear cap gives the vehicle
monster truck proportions and plenty of covered cargo space. Wide
running boards get you up to the cab which is held up high by
16-inch wheels wrapped in 75 series tires and suspension that keeps
things above the rock line. Towing mirrors assure you can see
beyond the trailer and are part of the black accents seen
throughout the exterior. The tan pinstripe is a nice touch on an
exterior that's in great shape. The only flaw we note is a small
dent on the rear fender near the bumper. The bed has obvious signs
of use only visible when the tailgate is open.
Interior
Step into a bit of luxury as Ford's efforts to make molded plastic
and faux wood welcoming seem to work. Familiar toggles on the door
used across the Ford line for many years. The parchment colored
leather bucket front seats sit high and the driver's seat has
various electric adjustments and heat, as well as some manual
controls. We note some wear on the driver's seat, but no major
damage. The seats have individual armrests and a large storage bin
between them. The full sized leather bench in the back provides
lots of leg room and head room where three average sized adults can
sit comfortably. The standard steering wheel has controls for
cruise control and the basic gauge package includes the most
pertinent of analog readouts. The center stack has the stock
AM/FM/CD radio and climate controls. The low pile tan carpet and
headliner, along with the overall condition of this truck, belie
its 166,392 miles. This was clearly pampered.
Drivetrain
The top dog option for the F250 was the 7.3 liter Powerstroke
diesel and it's under the hood fueled by electronic fuel injection.
The 4R100 4-speed automatic transmission was replaced at 67,000
miles and feeds power to the rear wheels only where 3.73 gears
await the rotational torque. Power disc brakes are equipped at both
ends. The engine bay looks clean and dry and better than average.
Our consignor informs us that battery is two years old.
Undercarriage
Some minor surface rust throughout but overall, incredible
condition for an East coast truck of this vintage and use. Snow and
salt wreak havoc on undersides and this one supports the
consignor's claims of not being driven in snow. We've seen
undersides with � the mileage in much worse shape. The truck is
equipped with a single exhaust that exits in the right rear.
Independent twin I-beam suspension is found up front with leaf
springs in the rear. Wenote that the ball joints have been replaced
recently and an alignment was performed. The tires have an early
2022 date code and were replaced about 2,000 miles ago.
Drive-Ability
The interior is not a complete departure from a Lightning of the
same era but way, way higher up! The commanding view and clearance
must have been very tempting when it snowed, but the 2WD probably
quashed any hopes of having fun in the white stuff. And the next
owner will benefit from these choices as the truck runs great, has
plenty of grunt, and is about as comfortable as you can be. It's a
sizable beast and those giant side mirrors really do help with
visibility, just be conscious of the elephant ears when pulling
into the garage, as we were.
This truck has a lot of love to give and plenty of life left. It's
probably in the top 10% of trucks of this era in terms of care and
cleanliness and that makes it a rare find. We can't wait to see
what this consignor brings us next because we love representing
vehicles that are more than just a way to get from point A to point
B. This one, you can tell, meant a little more to the previous
owner. Who's next?
1FTNW20F81EC58677
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
T-Truck
N-8501-9000lb GVWR
W20-F250 4x2 Crew Cab
F-7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel V8
8-Check Digit
1-2002
E-Kentucky Truck Plant
C58677-Sequential Unit Number
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