Vehicle Description
Big jobs need big trucks, and it was right about the time that this
1995 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty extended cab was built that these
trucks really started to take off. With the venerable 7.3L Power
Stroke turbo diesel running the show under the hood (arguably the
best production diesel ever built), a heavy-duty bed that'll carry
anything and is packed with professional tool boxes and a gooseneck
set-up, and a gorgeous interior that's in great shape, this big
Ford can tackle any job. And with low ownership and only 157k miles
on the big turbo diesel motor, this hard-working bruiser will be
around job sites for a long, long time.
The big, squared-off style of the '90s F-series works particularly
well in Super Duty form. Crisply rendered and very butch, this rig
looks like it could pull an ocean liner out of the water. That's
factory Electric Currant Red metallic paint, and it's very well
maintained for being 25 years old (yes, 25). The big chrome grille
and matching push bar, oversized mirrors, fog lights, running
boards, and, of course, the oversized bed and heavy-duty tailgate
all add to the big rig feel, although you'll ultimately discover
that this pickup is pretty darned civilized out on the road. The
bed has obviously been used with all that hardware back there, but
it hasn't been abused, and with the gooseneck fifth-wheel hookup
back there and the heavy-duty trailer hitch on the newer bumper,
you can pull just about anything you want. It has lived its entire
life with just one family, and the father-and-son team took great
care of the truck and lived down south in Texas, so there are no
critical structural issues to worry about underneath. Get in and
put it to work!
Gray cloth buckets flank a middle seat that folds into a wide arm
rest, making long-distance cruising a pleasure. The upholstery is
in shockingly good condition and the big cab feels downright
spacious, even with the mini bench in back. Original carpets are
protected by a set of heavy-duty rubber mats, so no worries about
getting in with your boots on, and for a hauler like this, you're
going to want options: cold A/C, power windows and locks, cruise
control, and a tilt steering column. Even the original
AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit is still in the dash. The headliner
looks like it was redone recently, and when the job was done a CD
radio was installed. Couple that with the trailer brake (control
unit is installed under the dash) and the auxiliary fan unit and
vanity shades in the rear bench area, and this big Ford is
well-equipped for long-distance cruising. Big, bright gauges offer
a comprehensive view of the engine's condition and with 157,939
original miles, you Ford fans familiar with these trucks understand
that this one is only just getting broken in. A sliding rear window
is a nice feature and we have to say that climbing in this truck
feels like coming home; who didn't have an F-Series back in the
'90s?
Ford's legendary 7.3L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 was built for
jobs like this, and that motor is the main reason these trucks are
always gobbled up on the open market. Quite frankly, if you want a
hard-working diesel truck that won't leave you stranded, you can't
do better than a 7.3L Power Stroke, and you Cummins and Duramax
fans can go ahead and send us your hate mail - we know you guys
have plenty of downtime with your trucks sidelined in the shop.
With a modern direct-injection unit on top, it's an unparalleled
torque factory that shrugs off the biggest loads you can put behind
it. The big low-RPM engine isn't stressed, so it will run
practically forever and despite a number of modifications available
for these trucks, this one remains bone stock, with signs of
maintenance throughout. It's tidy but not overly detailed under the
hood, but being pretty isn't this truck's job; it works for a
living. Ford's tough electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission offers good gearing to make the most of the Power
Stroke's torque curve and a tall overdrive that turns highway hauls
into relaxing road trips, and with massive dual fuel tanks, you
won't be stopping for gas that often. Southern living is most
visible underneath, where it's extremely clean and well-preserved,
from the Twin-I-Beam front suspension to the gigantic rear end, and
the stock exhaust system sounds great. Finishing off the look, the
long body sits on brightly polished alloy wheels fitted with
235/85/16 truck radials with plenty of tread.
If you've priced Power Strokes lately, especially ones as
well-preserved and ready to work as this, you know how special
these trucks really are. This clean example is offered with its
original window sticker, catalogues, manuals, bill of sale, and a
host of maintenance and service receipts accrued through the years.
Still ready to work, still handsome, and still comfortable, it
represents a great deal of practicality for a truck that's a couple
years away from being a bonafide classic. Call today!
