The first F series Ford pickup trucks were introduced in 1948, it’s seems hard to believe. The original F 250 was designated an F-2 or 3/4 ton pickup truck with a GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of 5,700 pounds. It was actually in 1953 (the year I was born) when Ford decided to change the numerals to F 250.
Looking for an F-250 engine? We work very hard and are uncompromising and relentless when someone calls us for an F 250 engine for any age F 250.
Ford has produced many engines for the F-250 pickup truck over 57 years of production. Ranging from the venerable Flathead V8 to the turbocharged diesel engines which are so popular in today’s society. The original Flathead and Y-block motors are long gone and relatively difficult to locate. Although, we receive requests for them periodically. And can satisfy this small group of enthusiasts with little problems.
By the time the fifth generation of F 250 pickups was released in 1967, Ford was using what I call ”modern” over head valve (OHV) engines which can be located quite easily. However most engines that old come in the rebuilt form only. It is highly unlikely that one would find a good running used engine from that era.
By 1980 the seventh generation of F-series pickup trucks were released. This is the era when Ford started using engines most of us would recognize. In fact the whole truck was redesigned with a new and luxurious interior trim package, and sharp looking exterior paint jobs and adornments. Actually it was the beginning of the generation of truck lovers.
I’m guilty of being one of the people who fell in love with the sky-high 1970′s F 250 trucks with four wheel drive. That was well before my love affair with GM trucks began. My truck had the nearly indestructible boat anchor 390 cubic inch engine. Fast it wasn’t, slow and powerful it was. That was actually the first automotive engine I ever fully rebuilt in 1976. What a heavy weight monster.
By 1987 Ford introduced the first light duty diesel engine truck in America. Still offering 6 different gasoline engines to boot, the diesel became a smash hit immediately and the rest is history. Diesels are extraordinarily popular in all brands of trucks now.
Believe it or not, Ford is now producing the 12th generation of F-series pickups now. Ford has sold more F-series trucks than any other American brand, quite simply, it’s the most popular truck in the world.
With the above statement being made, we know that there are literally hundreds of thousands of F-250 trucks on the road. Most owners of F-250 pickups do a good job of wearing them out. I mean piling on over 200,000 miles before a replacement is necessary. And not surprisingly, a large percentage of those owners call us about a replacement engine, before they would even consider a trade in. Simply put, F-250 owners love their trucks.
Before jumping off a cliff if you need a replacement F 250 engine, give us a shout and see how affordable an F 250 Ford engine is. Our job is to supply you with an engine that suits your best interests. And our salesmen know their stuff. Allow us to assist you in your endeavor to locate the finest F 250 engine for your tuck. Call us now. GotEngines.com.
