F250 Question

[cef2lion]

I'm in the process of buying a nice low mileage 2000 F250 XLT regular cab. The owner passed away and his wife wants to sell it. She doesn't know that much about it.

It has an add-on remote starter but doesn't appear to have keyless entry. At least it wasn't with the keys she gave me to look at the truck. It does have power locks.

I was wondering how hard it might be to get the Ford parts from a salvage yard to add remote entry? Maybe I could upgrade the remote start to add remote entry?

Also, the truck had a Myers snowplow. He gave the plow away but the truck still has the hitch, controls, and wiring harness. Wonder what type of plow I need to look for? The Myers hitch is the tube style? Does the plow attach to the lower part of the hitch and the lift and lights slide into the tubes? There is a touchpad on the dash to control it but there is also a joystick. Wonder why both?

Craig

 

[George2615]

Did it have the paperwork for the add on remote start? Does the remote start control have extra buttons? Some better ones include a hook up in the wiring for remote entry. I have an add on remote start unit new in the box that I haven't installed on my truck yet and is has the remote door lock function that I can hook up. I'll get to it one of these days.
George

 

[HGM]

It would be much easier just to get an aftermarket keyless entry system or the Ford add on kit. I wouldnt recomend trying to peice it all together yourself.

 

[Inspector507]

Also be carefull it is is a Bull Dog brand add-on remoter starter. THey sold a few years worth of equipment that and will ruin a Ford computer. On mine, you can't turn the key to accessory, all the dash lights stay on inclidinmg the ABS and SES light. ABout 30 seconds later, all the buzzers start going off.

 

[BB_TX]

A 2000 XLT, I guess I would have expected it to have keyless entry. I had remote on a '97 F150, but it was a Lariat. I think I would take it by the Ford dealer and see if they can tell you if it has it. If it does, then they could get you a new remote control key module.

 

[Holzster]

Does it have the Keypad entry? If so I would bet that it has a remote entry system built in. Mine was like that when I bought my 2000 F150 2 years ago - I ordered a new remote keychain from Ford for about $70 if I remember right.

 

[Bird]

My 2001 Ranger was the other way around; had one remote when I bought it and I got another one from the Ford dealer for about $40, but it didn't have the keypad on the door, so the dealer added that for $150. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif And they programmed them at the dealer, but even they didn't know that if you program one, you de-program the others. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif You have to program ALL the remotes AND the keypad at the same time. Very simple to do, though.

 

[cef2lion]

Thanks for the information. It doesn't have the keypad on the door. There were 2 extra buttons on the remote start come to think of it. Never thought to press them. I saw some paperwork in the glovebox but didn't go through it all to see if there was information on the remote start.

She is having the truck inspectioned and gone over this coming week on her before the sale. I will have a closer look at it once we complete the transaction later next week.


Craig

 

[BB_TX]

If the paper work includes the new truck window sticker, it should list the remote door locks on it.

 

[getut]

You didn't mention whether gas or diesel.

Most enthusiast sites recommend running away from any diesel truck that has a remote starter.

Why?... because they probably used it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

If you don't have anything to vary the RPM every so often, then over time it can do horrible damage to the engine with the wet stacking and raw diesel going into the oil.

 

[cef2lion]

It has the 5.4 gas engine. Had my eyes out for a diesel but I found this one in really nice shape with low miles and the price was right. Next time I think a diesel for sure.

Craig

 

[Woodsman_Pete]

cef2lion,

I have an '04 F250 XLT Super Duty with the 5.4, it did not come with remote locks from the factory, but did have power locks, just like yours. I had a remote start installed that also gave me remote locks or keyless entry on the fob... what ever you want to call it. I got the system from Tidey Car locally for 200 bucks... I have had it for 2 years now with out a problem and I use it every day. I even use it in the summer just to let the truck warm up for a couple of minutes in the morning. And although this is off of the subject, but a k&N filter will do wonders as well as a computer upgrade.

 

[HGM]

Many will disagree, but here goes...... Be carefull with the 2-letter air filters mentioned previously. They will improve seat of the pants feel a bit, but they can cause other issues. They are made for high airflow, this means BIGGER holes. These bigger holes allow more air while stopping low flying birds, sticks and rocks. The oil added to the air filter will catch the dirt and dust. However, the oil(with dirt, mixture) can and will be sucked into the intake becoming a valve lapping compound(10x worse on a diesel-leading to a dusted engine). On a gas burner, if the oil is not added in the proper ammount you will either be too dry letting in more dirt. Or in the other extreme, you will have too much, this will cause the MAF sensor to become contaminated causing a lean condition because the PCM doesnt know how much air is actually being ingested by the engine.

With that said, these filters have their place. It is a much better choice than no filter at all. If you are looking for more performance and dont mind the idea of premature overhaul then it makes alot of sence. If on the other hand you would like your investment to live as long as possible then you are better with a factory air filter. The factory filters are typically better than the average aftermarket because they are product specific and dont fall into the air box as it wears out.

OK, way off topic...... Just wanted to throw that info out there, if you disagree, thats fine. Please do some independant research on these filters before buying on.

 

[GaryE]

Craig.

I have an F250 with a Myers plow. The only advice I can give you is loose the Myers stuff and get a Fisher! I have had both.

Gary