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2004 Ford F250 XLT

At 230,000 miles, this 6.0L diesel is well into the range where oil-cooler restriction, EGR-cooler leaks and injector trouble show up.

Asking price$039% over market
$10,000230,000 mi6.0L 8-Cylinder Turbo DieselAutomatic 5-spd

What the data shows

At 230,000 miles, this 6.0L diesel is well into the range where oil-cooler restriction, EGR-cooler leaks and injector trouble show up. A plugged oil cooler pushes engine temperatures apart, a leaking EGR cooler loses coolant, and injector stiction shows as a rough, hard cold start. Head-gasket trouble can also pressurize the cooling system.

On a cold start, listen for a rough idle, then compare engine oil and coolant temperatures on a scan tool after a drive. The asking price is at or well above market.

Out of 100 against a typical car its age. Tap an area for why.

What’s costing this car points

Fixing these, or marking them done, raises the score.

  • Oil Cooler Restriction
    Usually shows up around 150k mi · $2,200 to $4,200 to fix
    −0.1
Fixing the top problem$2,200 to $4,200
Wear due now5 parts usually worn by this mileage, not in the score$5,100 to $12,000

When this car gets expensive

The chance of a major repair as the miles add up. This one is at 230k, past where the climb starts around 138k.

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ReliabilityPoor
Deal0.0
6 open issues+ 6 wear checks, 5 due now
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