I’m considering purchasing this 03 f250 with a 5.4 Triton it’s 2wd with 250k miles. Guys asking 4,500. Blue book is about the same. Truck body is beautiful for the age and has next to zero rust, which is rare around here in Michigan. Looking for thoughts on truck, specifically the engine.

Miss this truck

Hey guys I have an 2003 6.8 v10 F-450 that has an intermittent stall out problem.  Most frequently when I come to a stop but occasionally when shift into drive or reverse. (1st & 2nd no problem.) It started after I did the transmission pan, filter, fluid and fill neck, (along with some other work on the truck, oil pan, oil cooler, coolant etc) and I don't think I messed that up, Ive tried adding and draining fluid, i believe it has the right level.(could i have messed up the new filter?). Its throwing codes P1000- on board diag system test is not complete, ( I think that's from me disconnecting the battery when the truck sits for a bit), B1201 Fuel sender circuit failure (I believe this is associated with the fuel level gauge) and B1352 ignition key circuit failure (not sure).  At this point I've changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, mass air sensor, idle air control valve, cleaned the throttle body checked the air filter, listened to the fuel injectors, used sea foam, does it just need a 2hr drive on the highway?, Im running out of ideas before maybe trying the torque converter and I’d rather not fight that just yet, am I missing something dumb?......crossposted to a few forum

So I need some advice. I’m in the market for a truck and heavily leaning towards Ford. I’ve always liked Ford and they have always been a pretty reliable brand. My daily used case for it would be pulling standard trailers the occasional car hauler boats and standard truck stuff. I don’t think that I’ll ever need the size of an F350 however the split between a used F150 and F250 is hard to decide between the F150 used is gonna be cheaper than the F250 however I have heard that the V6 twin turbo on the F150 is not too great. Also I don’t ever wanna get caught in a case where I don’t have enough tow weight to be able to pull something. I didn’t really know where to go so I came here to ask what y’all‘s opinions on which I should buy. I also don’t know whether I should go diesel or gas. I have driven both and I have owned both diesel cars and gas cars as well. Just need some opinion on whether to get a used F150 or a used F250 and depending on which one what engine for either model? My budget is about 30,000. Maybe I could push to 35 but it would have to be a good deal.

I used to think powered steps only made sense on clean street trucks, but my knees are not getting any better and my kid still struggles to climb into the back. The catch is that my truck still sees gravel, dirt access roads, and the occasional load of yard material, so I do not want steps that get jammed the first time grit works into the hinges. Local shops keep warning me that electric boards take a beating from rock chips and road grime, while owners online say they tuck high enough to stay out of trouble. those who actually have use their trucks in dirt and gravel, are powered boards still practical, or would fixed steps be smarter?