FIRST look at the exhaust. Make sure the rocketship is on there. Ifr it's just a straight pipe don't buy that truck. Next check for upper pan oil leak It will be obvious. Do a oiasis report for service and oil changes. Look at idle hours.

 

Thanks so much. What would be a good number for the idle hours (172k on the truck)?

 

I know nothing about these trucks, so was wondering if anyone could tell me something about these trucks, what I need to look for and if this is a good year / model for this truck / engine?

Let's not re-invent too much; There's a lot of information out there already on common failures. Look into that to get an idea based on the generation (2014 is the 2nd generation IIRC). Checkout YouTube for a channel Tech Talk with ARod where he specifically goes through a truck with an eye on what to look for during purchase. Then look at the different model year comparisons; 2015 has new updates; which address issues such as the turbo. Has this '14 had its turbo replaced or "updated"?

What would be a good number for the idle hours

A simple google search [Ford] says "1 hour of idling is equal to roughly 25 miles of driving". Use that as a start but then compare the engine hours to idle hours. Look at some other threads on this.

 

Diesel particulate filter.

 

Thank you sir!

 

I believe the 15-16 also got an updated cp4 along with the turbo upgrade. They are the more desirable years in the model range. I would probably look to pay a little less for prior years. I'm under the impression the updated cp4 has a little higher pressure at the rail. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Have a reputable shop do an inspection if you don't know what you're looking at. If the person or dealer isn't happy to have you do it then theres a red flag. Especially considering you're paying for the vehicle to get inspected. It's worth the $ considering the price of the vehicle and/or repairs...

 

Thank you Calif250.

 

To be sure just look at the exhaust and you will see it easy.

 

There are VASTLY more that say deleting their truck has resulted in higher mpg than those that say it does nothing for mpg. My concern in buying a deleted truck is WHO tuned it? How well was it tuned? A well tuned deleted truck is MUCH more desirable to me than stock. But without knowing who tuned it....it's a gamble. Sooo...I continue my hunt for a stock truck.

 

Smart man.

 

thanks to ALL for your help and suggestions . I kept looking and finally located a truck with most everything I wanted;

2014 F350 XLT, 116k miles, long box (8’), completely stock, good maintenance records, all service bulletins complied with, 2 owners, born in Texas, then Georgia (no rust), no oil pan leak, 3.55 rear.

took on my first trip, about 800 miles (empty, highway, not a lot of hills), just over 18 mpg (75-80). It completed regen 2 times, 1/2 way through the 3rd.

 

Sweet! Congrats.