# 2000 Ford F250

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250/117184>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** f250, ford\
**Created:** [May 11, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250/117184 "2018-05-11T03:28:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![GuyPalmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/6f9a4e/32.png) [@GuyPalmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GuyPalmer)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250/117184/1 "2018-05-11T03:28:48Z")

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I have a 2000 F250 superduty (with a lumber rack - a real one, made out of steel). Right now I have 270k miles on it. And right now, it purrs, like the very large kitten it is. The most expensive repair I had was a couple of years ago when the intake manifold developed a vacuum leak. That was about $1800 to get repaired. I’ve been able to repair (myself) the pads and rotors, a short in the brake pedal switch wiring loom ( more by luck than design). The latest problem was getting the “readiness” monitors ( part of the smog system) to get ready. It took a year ( and yes I did -as best as I could, a drive cycle) for the last monitor to finally trip and I was able to pass smog. But other than that, it runs great, stops, and the brakes work. Should I keep it? I reeeally don’t want to get a new vehicle. I plan to keep working ( I have to build and pay for my pine box retirement plan) so what are your thoughts?

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250/117184/2 "2018-05-11T04:11:04Z")

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Are you still on the original automatic transmission, not been overhauled yet?

That could be the next big ticket item

Gasoline or diesel?