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Shop rates are expensive. I had the fuse box go out on my F350 (2002) and it was $1355 for the part and labor. Had a fuel injector issue and that was close to another 1k, about 400 to get my glow plug issue sorted as well. That’s the only things I’ve taken it in for. Everything else I’ve done my self. Between mods and maintenance I’ve spent 25k on this truck since 2018, **** adds up fast on a 20+ year old truck.

 

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I should also add, I need to do my front axle seals and steering. All said and done, about 2k for motorcraft parts (hubs, locking hub, BJs, all the steering, and lots knows what else) and the tool need for seat them correctly. Stuff happens, even low mileage trucks will have their issues and seals wear out from age.

 

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Understand and interesting to hear the opinions. Do you think you knocked out of the last bit of major expenses that was needed over the last couple years since you bought, or do you forsee this to be an ongoing battle in the future?
Curious if there is ever an end in sight or is it really that much more spent on mx then say a 5-10yr old truck.

Hopefully, but you never know is the reality of it. I could start having wiring issues due to corrosion in unknown places or have transmission issues due to high mileage and the fact no one ever maintains them. I’ve spent so much because I didn’t know the history and I wanted a truck I could drive across country with no worries at a moments notice. If I did it again I’d buy a newer truck, either a 6.7 or a Cummins or a gas rig and save a of money on maintenance costs and it being easier to find a mechanic who can work on them correctly.

 

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It seems like you’re pretty dead set on getting one. I’d watch BAT (bring a trailer) for a clean low miles one owner rig with all the documentation you want.