1997 Ford F-350 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door 7.3L Diesel Powerstroke - Lifted

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1997 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 XL

VIN# 1FTJW36F3VEA15750

MAN. DATE: 8/96

MILES: 243,899

TRANSMISSION: AUTO

ENGINE: 7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL

MODEL HISTORY:

1997 (Ninth Generation Ford Truck) – This is the last year of the real “classic” Ford trucks. Arriving in the 1997 Ford trucks lineup was a completely redesigned full-size truck that featured the most radical changes yet seen from one generation of Ford pickups to the next.

Among others, hese included all the heavy-duty pickups (Ford F-250 HD and F-350), hich wouldn't be redesigned until the 1999 model year.

OWNERSHIP HISTORY

I purchased this beautiful truck in July of 2014. The previous owner had kept the truck looking good and the engine running well but had neglected the drive-train. When I purchase vehicles I tend to make them my project and bring them back to 100% (whatever that might entail). I used the truck for long haul trips back and forth from San Diego to Lake Tahoe and needed the steering to be tight, he brakes to be good and the overall truck to be safe. I went to work upgrading the basics (shock bushings, eplacing the lose steering gear, ower steering pump etc.) and also updated the stereo system with a new Pioneer unit so that I could connect my phone and talk and play music wireless. A partial list of work I have completed is below, ontact me for the receipts and prior owner documentation. One of the previous owners was a union welder and a member of the American Welding Society. He welded a steel plate on the tailgate which doubles as a very handy work bench. I believe he had a vice attached at some point, lthough that was absent when I purchased. It.

I love this truck and do not need to sell, t but my work on her is complete and I am ready to move on to the next project. I would have no problem selling this truck to someone who wanted to fly into San Diego airport, ick it up and drive it across country tomorrow. Given the right opportunity I would love take that journey. When you drive this truck, our king of the road. Its a great experience.

This truck will only continue to go up in value and the 7.3 diesel engine will last forever. The body style is beautiful and totally classic. The truck is extremely reliable and starts immediately every time. Once running and on the road the power band is very smooth and runs through all gears with perfection. It has an aftermarket performance chip so the truck is very fast and has a lot of power. The Power-stroke motor sounds great -like a brand new one (very well taking care of). The newly rebuilt transmission shifts great in all gears and feels solid.

This truck has been taken good care of both mechanically and cosmetically. This F-350 comes with the XL trim that comes with the following options: Gray fabric seats, ower windows, ower locks, ftermarket alarm (anti theft) system, wo sets of keys, inted windows, lacked out hood (aftermarket) to reduce glare, ind shield on hood, as tank locks, lectronic brake controller, ront hitch, ear hitch, 0" Hi-Jack with custom bed mount and lock, arathon Canvas Seat Covers, ioneer Bluetooth Receiver (with remote) and ancillary mic, actory tow mirrors, hrome bumpers, teel Horse side steps, dditional Custom bed tie down system (8 points), ed mat, ash carpet (dash underneath is perfect).

The exterior condition is in excellent shape (small ding on rear bumper). The interior is also in excellent shape and all options work (NO cracks in the dash or any door panels on this truck). This truck comes with 4 matching BFG Tires that are in great shape and recently purchased. I can’t say enough about this truck it’s really the one of the nicest7.3LPowerstroke Diesel that’s out there. I don’t drive anywhere without receiving a compliment.

TALKING POINTS

1. Rust Free California Truck

2. For some odd reason, he auto check report I just pulled (3.5.2016) shows the miles being reported on this truck as 255,000 in 2002. I did not notice this when I purchased the truck and 100% believe that this has to be a mistake. When I registered the truck in California I registered it with the miles on the truck at the time of purchase (there were no red flags). I also have the prior ownership documents which correspond with the mileage and ownership lineage (after 2002). I 100% believe this to be an error, t also seems highly extremely unlikely that this truck could have had that many miles on it after only 4 – 5 years. I have not investigated this with the DMV, ut I may. Again, f your concerned about this I will email you the documentation I have on the topic.

3. While this truck is in amazing condition for its age and its obviously been very well taken care of, here are nicks, crapes and a dents (most noticeable on n the rear fender) Expect some minor wear and tear for a truck that is over 20 years old. The interior is near perfect but not 100%. The paint is very good but not 100% perfect, believe it to be the original paint job.If you look close enough you can find imperfections in the head liner, eats, xterior paint, ed, ome minor rust but you have to look very hard.

4. The molding piece which houses the drivers side window controls is missing one screw, t never bothered me enough to fix it. However, hat could be very easily fixed by the next owner.Same with the plastic molding pieces which are on the seat bases.

5. No known accidents nor does there appear to be evidence of any. The body panels, oors etc. appear to be very original and true.I have a full carfax report I will email you.

6. The A/C works perfect and blows cold as ice.

7. The engine runs very strong and the truck is fast, have done everything in my power to beef up the braking power. I think the truck handles very well and is safe.

8. I will provide all receipts for work that I have done to the truck as well as any receipts I have that were provided by the previous owners

9. Original owner’s manuals/books come with the truck.

10.Temperature Gauge should eventually be replaced, ot reading correctly. Barely reads the temp at all, he diesel mechanic recommended I replace it.

11.The pictures show the marathon seat covers that I purchased and use (and love). The condition of the cloth original seats are very good and similar to what can be found in the back seat.

12. You could basically eat off the engine its so clean, have kept it this way since I owned the truck.

DATE	ITEM	NOTES	WORK COMPLETED BY
12/1/2013	K&N Air Filter	Installation	Prior Owner
12/1/13	Turbo	Rebuilt	Date Unknown- Informed by Prior Owner
12/1/13	Vacuum Pump	Rebuilt	Date Unknown- Informed by Prior Owner
12/1/2013	Performance Chip	Installation	Chip Man Unknown (Possibly a Bull Dog), rastically Increased Horsepower and Performance
7/1/2014	Purchase	Purchase
8/1/2014	Floor mats	New Rubber	Owner
8/17/2014	Power Steering Pump	New	Owner
8/17/2014	Track Bar	New	Owner
8/20/2014	Tires	New - 4 BFG All Terrain KO 35 12/5 R16.5	Firestone
8/22/2014	Power Steering Gear	New	Owner
8/22/2014	Tie Rod/ Shock Bushings	New	Owner
8/22/2014	Sway Bar Pitman Bushings	New	Owner
8/23/2014	Front Shocks	New Monroe Gas Shocks	Owner
8/23/2014	A/C System	Charge	Owner
8/31/2014	Alignment	Lifetime Alignment @ Firestone	Firestone
2/27/2015	Oil Change	15 Q of SAE 15W-40 @ Firestone	Firestone
3/27/2015	Marathon Seat Covers	New	Owner
3/29/2015	Transmission	Flush and Filter @ Firestone	Firestone
4/4/2015	Spring Bushings	Replaced	Off Road Warehouse
4/4/2015	Front Trailer Hitch	Newly Installed	Off Road Warehouse
4/11/2015	Starter	New @ Firestone	Firestone
5/5/2015	Bed Side Hold Downs	New	Firestone
5/5/2015	60' Extreme Hi Lift Jack (Custom Mount)	New and Installed	Off Road Warehouse
6/27/2015	Front Wheel Bearings	Replaced @ Firestone	Firestone
8/7/2015	Rear Brake Shoes	Replaced	Tahoe Diesel Services
8/7/2015	Rear Wheel Cyl	Replaced	Tahoe Diesel Services
8/7/2015	Brake Master Cylinder	Replaced	Tahoe Diesel Services
8/7/2015	Front Brake Set	Replaced	Tahoe Diesel Services
11/4/2015	Transmission	Rebuilt	M&R Transmissions (12 Mo Warranty)
3/1/2016	Oil Change	Completed	AI Diesel Services (DELO oil and motor craft oil filter)
3/1/2016	Trailer Brake	New Install	AI Diesel Services - Former was not working correctly
3/1/2016	Fuel Bowl Reseal	Fuel bowl re-seal including new seals, new hoses and new filter	AI Diesel Services
3/1/2016	Front Brake Pads	New Hawk Super Duty Pads Installed (towing)	AI Diesel Services
3/1/2016	Front Wheel Bearing Adj	N/A	AI Diesel Services
	Pioneer Bluetooth Receiver	New Install / Works Great	Owner
3/1/2016	Trailer Wiring	Remove all old wire for 2 aftermarket aux switches, emove old 4 pin trailer plug and harness, remove old aftermarket trailer brake harness and controller, lean suspected main harness	AI Diesel Services