# \#f250 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/f250/1388.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Mechanic says I need a longer front driveshaft for 1999 F250 Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-says-i-need-a-longer-front-driveshaft-for-1999-f250-super-duty/200370)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-says-i-need-a-longer-front-driveshaft-for-1999-f250-super-duty/200370 "2025-05-27T02:01:12Z")
None of the women I have been with say I need a longer front driveshaft but my mechanic does! Anyway, I noticed some slop in the front driveshaft of my 1999 F250 Super Duty before taking it in for some noises from the d… --- ## [Key Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-problems/198030)
**Author:** [@Darrell21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-problems/198030 "2024-11-15T18:26:41Z")
My 2012 F-250 is giving me a problem with the key. I have been having to leave the key in at all times. If I remove it there is a good possibility it won’t even start. Does nothing. The key turns and lights come on das… --- ## [May be time to give up on my old 1997 Ford F250 Light Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-be-time-to-give-up-on-my-old-1997-ford-f250-light-duty/195376)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-be-time-to-give-up-on-my-old-1997-ford-f250-light-duty/195376 "2024-08-06T16:03:32Z")
I am thinking the end may be near for my old 1997 F250 Light Duty. I took it into a shop for some clunks and growling from the drivetrain, figuring it might be something like U joints and/or motor mounts. The shop call… --- ## [Correct size of starter bolts on a Ford 5.4L 1999 F250 Super Duty Manual 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-size-of-starter-bolts-on-a-ford-5-4l-1999-f250-super-duty-manual-4wd/194158)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-size-of-starter-bolts-on-a-ford-5-4l-1999-f250-super-duty-manual-4wd/194158 "2024-01-14T15:30:19Z")
Well, the starter decided to die on my 1999 F250 Super Duty. It is a manual with 4WD if that matters. Anyway, I replaced the starter and found that one of the bolts was missing. A heater hose had blown a few weeks bac… --- ## [DIY Air Conditioning redo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-air-conditioning-redo/193845)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-air-conditioning-redo/193845 "2023-11-26T16:31:58Z")
I had never really considered fixing the AC on my old 1997 Ford F250 Light Duty. I figured the truck is getting near the end of its life but I recently helped someone with a DIY mini split install and they gave me the v… --- ## [1997 Ford F250 LIGHT DUTY ABS/Brake lights on - cannot read fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f250-light-duty-abs-brake-lights-on-cannot-read-fault/192851)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f250-light-duty-abs-brake-lights-on-cannot-read-fault/192851 "2023-09-19T23:39:42Z")
So, my 1997 F250 LIGHT DUTY (ones with the 7 lug rims) has decided to throw another curve ball. I was driving down the road and noticed the ABS light on. Later I noticed the brake light was on and am not sure if that w… --- ## [1997 F250 Light Duty eating starters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-light-duty-eating-starters/189385)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-light-duty-eating-starters/189385 "2023-03-06T16:08:51Z")
I have one of the 1997 F250 light duties with the 7 lug rims. For all purposes this is a heavy duty F150. I seem to be changing starters as often as I get gas in the thing for the past couple years. It was that bad fo… --- ## [When to change to synthetic oil on factory remanufactured engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-to-synthetic-oil-on-factory-remanufactured-engine/182825)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-to-synthetic-oil-on-factory-remanufactured-engine/182825 "2022-12-08T15:56:52Z")
I had a new engine put in a 1999 F250 Super Duty a year ago. That was a situation and related to a dishonest and incompetent mechanic that I used. Anyway, the truck is only has like 4000 miles on the new engine and has… --- ## [Are Delphi fuel pumps quality?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-delphi-fuel-pumps-quality/185961)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-delphi-fuel-pumps-quality/185961 "2022-08-24T19:56:17Z")
I always try to buy OEM but the Motorcraft pump for my 1999 F250 Super Duty is not available right now. There are about 5 different possibilities for this truck and I have the long wheel base which determines what fuel … --- ## [What could a mechanic do to fry both an alternator and starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263 "2022-05-10T15:22:04Z")
The slave cylinder in the hydraulic clutch system of my truck recently failed and I took it to a shop and had the entire clutch set replaced. When I went to go pickup the truck, the battery light was on. They tested it… --- ## [Fuel gauge PEGGED at or above max - Wiring or sending unit in tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-pegged-at-or-above-max-wiring-or-sending-unit-in-tank/182754)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-pegged-at-or-above-max-wiring-or-sending-unit-in-tank/182754 "2022-03-06T16:17:44Z")
I am trying to get all loose ends tied up on my older trucks with the state of the world. Parts seem increasingly hard to find and and I want everything fully functional. I plan to take it to the shop for some other th… --- ## [1997 Ford F250 Light Duty Hydraulic Clutch Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f250-light-duty-hydraulic-clutch-issue/182299)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f250-light-duty-hydraulic-clutch-issue/182299 "2022-03-01T21:13:31Z")
The infamous 1997 F250 with the 7 lug wheels is back! This time it is a hydraulic clutch issue. The clutch had basically been smoked when I got the truck over 10 years ago now and it was replaced by a shade tree mechan… --- ## [Battery or Truck problem? Troubleshooting suggestions welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-truck-problem-troubleshooting-suggestions-welcome/182455)
**Author:** [@ndtrek07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndtrek07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-truck-problem-troubleshooting-suggestions-welcome/182455 "2022-02-14T01:21:29Z")
Holy crap this turned into a long post. TLDR: plow truck battery keeps dying. Replaced alternator & battery cables. Auto parts store says battery is fine. A week later trickle charger says possible battery short. Troub… --- ## [OBD2 not reading the PCM module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-not-reading-the-pcm-module/181284)
**Author:** [@elikeeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elikeeler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-not-reading-the-pcm-module/181284 "2021-12-15T00:16:27Z")
So I have a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2wd 5.4 pick-up. In the past week the truck will sporadically run really rough for the first few minutes like it is miss firing and then smooth mostly out, you still feel a slight m… --- ## [Go with OEM or aftermarket turn signal/headlight/wiper switch on Ford truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-with-oem-or-aftermarket-turn-signal-headlight-wiper-switch-on-ford-truck/180537)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-with-oem-or-aftermarket-turn-signal-headlight-wiper-switch-on-ford-truck/180537 "2021-11-09T02:55:21Z")
My 1999 F250 Super Duty decided to give me a little trouble on the first night after daylight savings time went off. The headlights decided not to turn on so I stayed behind a slow semi with my flashers on to get home. … --- ## [Transporting vehicle that burns oil badly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-vehicle-that-burns-oil-badly/177715)
**Author:** [@RedRunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRunner)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-vehicle-that-burns-oil-badly/177715 "2021-06-30T04:16:48Z")
Hey, I’m about to buy a 1989 ford f250. It burns oil bad, no compression on #1, and there is an oil puddle in the #1 combustion chamber (visible through spark plug hole). Seller suspects bent/broken valve. I will be reb… --- ## [2017 Ford F-250- one tender for two batteries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-250-one-tender-for-two-batteries/177094)
**Author:** [@Fautz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fautz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-250-one-tender-for-two-batteries/177094 "2021-05-26T17:22:18Z")
The truck I own has two batteries to start the truck (it’s a diesel). does one battery tender charge both batteries if both are connected? --- ## [Difference Between Northern and Southern Diesel Exhaust Fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-northern-and-southern-diesel-exhaust-fluids/174653)
**Author:** [@jmunger\_147335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmunger_147335)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-northern-and-southern-diesel-exhaust-fluids/174653 "2021-02-03T01:50:28Z")
I live in Maine and drive a 2016 Ford F-250 6.7 diesel with mileage of 23,000. I was in North Carolina for a week, and added a gallon of DEF to my 5 gallon tank to top it off from a bulk tank at a local service station t… --- ## [2001 Ford F250 7.3L Intermittent Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f250-7-3l-intermittent-stalling/78806)
**Author:** [@Dieseldrama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dieseldrama)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f250-7-3l-intermittent-stalling/78806 "2020-10-11T20:34:37Z")
I have a 2001 Ford F250 with 7.3L engine. It has 150,000 miles on it and ran like a top when I bought it four weeks ago. Had it inspected by a diesel mechanic, who gave me a thumbs up, said it was throwing some glow pl… --- ## [97 F250HD 4x4 5.8L 351W E4OD - Smog Pump Ticking Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-f250hd-4x4-5-8l-351w-e4od-smog-pump-ticking-sound/170328)
**Author:** [@SamWindsor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamWindsor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-f250hd-4x4-5-8l-351w-e4od-smog-pump-ticking-sound/170328 "2020-09-24T02:24:39Z")
Hey Everyone! I’ve been listening to Car Talk for as long as I can remember and my mechanic and I hit our first “puzzler” today. My first thought was, “Man, if only I could call Tom and Ray!” Then I thought to myself, “… --- ## [1990 Ford F-250 OD not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-250-od-not-working/165068)
**Author:** [@RichardMurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardMurphy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-250-od-not-working/165068 "2020-05-31T12:53:29Z")
OD not working with 12 o clock wires plugged into alternator, problem started after replacing the old one. --- ## [1987 Ford F250 no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-f250-no-power/164352)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-f250-no-power/164352 "2020-05-16T13:15:44Z")
It had sat for 15 years until 3 years ago when it was resurrected with a used 460 or 7.5 engine. From sitting outside for so many years I did have an electrical problem when I would use the head lights or signal lights … --- ## [351w not firing but cranks and sparks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/351w-not-firing-but-cranks-and-sparks/162585)
**Author:** [@Grimace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grimace)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/351w-not-firing-but-cranks-and-sparks/162585 "2020-05-11T23:37:01Z")
Hi, I’ve been trying to get my truck to start up after putting a airgap intake on and replacing the coil and distributor with an hei distributor, reusing the edelbrock carb that was on it. It cranks, has spark, plug 1 is… --- ## [Wrong oil dipstick tube leads to incorrect level and oil starvation - 1999 Ford F250 5.4L Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-dipstick-tube-leads-to-incorrect-level-and-oil-starvation-1999-ford-f250-5-4l-super-duty/164021)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-dipstick-tube-leads-to-incorrect-level-and-oil-starvation-1999-ford-f250-5-4l-super-duty/164021 "2020-05-11T23:17:44Z")
I recently purchased a 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty, took it to a shop and had several thousand dollars worth of minor problems fixed, one of them being a broken dipstick tube. The first thing that occured when I was drivi… --- ## [Bought a lemon! - How to proceed? 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon-how-to-proceed-1999-ford-f-250-super-duty/163856)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon-how-to-proceed-1999-ford-f-250-super-duty/163856 "2020-05-08T22:17:02Z")
Well, I talk about scams all the time and I got scammed. I bought a 1999 F250 Super Duty with a 5.4L engine and it seemed OK when I test drove it. I knew it had some work needing to be done but the body and frame are r… --- ## [Truck shakes after brake repairs - brakes or suspension bushing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-shakes-after-brake-repairs-brakes-or-suspension-bushing/162042)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-shakes-after-brake-repairs-brakes-or-suspension-bushing/162042 "2020-04-20T01:54:17Z")
I have a 1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty which is the oddball with the 7 lug wheels. The brakes went out COMPLETELY a couple months back during a cold snap and a rear wheel cylinder was to blame. The fluid poured out as fas… --- ## [Positive or negative ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-or-negative-ground/161072)
**Author:** [@Bruceparts\_165172](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruceparts_165172)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-or-negative-ground/161072 "2020-03-16T11:39:06Z")
Hi. Im restoring a 1953 Ford F250, 239 Flathead. Installing a new wiring harness. When i got this truck, i got it running snd everything works fine. All electrical, wipers, lights, etc work as they should. (It’s 6V) My q… --- ## [2006 F250 shakes when high speed braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-shakes-when-high-speed-braking/35818)
**Author:** [@moonshine625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonshine625)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-shakes-when-high-speed-braking/35818 "2020-02-27T01:13:07Z")
I do some towing with my F250 (weekend/sick day trips to the boat ramp) around 50k miles I replaced the front brakes and rotors. Now when I am slowing down on the highway the vehicle shakes a bit. My thought was the re… --- ## [Check Engine Light NOT coming on!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-not-coming-on/58297)
**Author:** [@bbryant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbryant)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-not-coming-on/58297 "2020-02-23T13:02:56Z")
We have a 1996 Ford F-250 XL, dual gas tanks. Recently, it failed a smog check due to the fact that the Check Engine Light would not come on. This car runs great, and in fact the emissions part of the smog test was… --- ## [‘93 F250 ball joint, front upper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-f250-ball-joint-front-upper/158060)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-f250-ball-joint-front-upper/158060 "2020-02-08T04:37:33Z")
Folks, I need to replace my driver front upper ball joint. My question is, does anyone happen to know if there is a different part number for Twin I-beam front (4wd)? Im going to get a spicer or OE replacement. Or anyt… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/f250/1388.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=f250)