- Seller: Daniel G
- Location: Brick, New Jersey
- Mileage: 137,000 Shown
- Chassis #: 1FTJW35K7REA44382
- Title Status: Clean
UPDATE – The seller needs this truck gone, so they taking offers! Please take a look and make them an offer.
Finding a vehicle that can haul a substantial load but still has enough interior space to accommodate six people comfortably is challenging. That’s where this 1994 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Dually steps up to the plate. Its diesel engine produces the mountains of torque required to perform those duties, and its original owner added a fifth-wheel setup to increase its versatility. Its interior is nicely appointed, allowing the whole clan to hit the road in comfort. The seller is helping his aunt, the original owner, sell the truck and has known it since she purchased it new. They believe the time is right for this gentle giant to find a new home. Therefore, he has listed the F-350 with us at Barn Finds.
Ford’s Ninth Generation F-Series hit showroom floors for the 1992 model year, with the final F-350s rolling off the line in 1998. The company adopted an evolutionary approach to its new model but concentrated on aerodynamics to improve efficiency. The first owner ordered this F-350 in 1994, choosing the Crew Cab Dually version. It is a gentle giant featuring an enormous eight-foot bed to accommodate pretty bulky items. The Oxford White paint retains an excellent shine with no significant flaws or defects. The panels are as straight as an arrow, and the overall impression is that this classic has been treated respectfully since Day One. Rust shouldn’t be an issue, as the vehicle received a Ziebart treatment when it was new. The seller’s aunt was committed to equestrian pursuits, equipping the truck with a fifth-wheel setup to tow a small horse trailer. It could cope with heavier loads, although the truck also features a conventional hitch receiver. The chrome and trim are in good order, with the aluminum sidesteps a practical addition to improve access. The glass is crystal clear, and the larger mirrors improve visibility when the owner hooks up a trailer.
Ford offered 1994 F-350 buyers some excellent engines to power their new purchase, but the undoubted king for those considering a towing future was the 7.3-liter V8 turbo-diesel powerplant. It pumps out a very respectable 185hp and an incredible 360 ft/lbs of torque. The company’s bulletproof E4OD automatic transmission feeds the power to the road, with the dual rear wheels helping to apply the torque to the tarmac and cope with the loads this beast is designed to carry. Power assistance for the steering and brakes ensures an effortless driving experience. The owner confirms this classic has a genuine 137,000 miles on its odometer and has never been mistreated. It has seen little recent use and is in excellent mechanical health. Potential buyers can consider it a turnkey proposition ready to cope with whatever they throw at it.
The surprise packet with this F-350 is its interior. It isn’t showroom fresh but scores immediate points because its owners are non-smokers. That means there are no lingering odors or stains to eliminate. Trim and upholstery inside these vehicles are prone to wear and other issues as an occupational hazard, but this Dually has avoided the worst of those problems. I can’t spot any signs of neglect or abuse, and the seats have no appreciable wear. I suspect the back seat hasn’t seen much use because its covers are almost perfect. The carpet is marked on the outer edge, and it would be interesting to discover whether a professional deep clean might eliminate those imperfections and the few small visible spots on some cloth surfaces. The overall presentation reinforces the impression that the owners have treated this F-350 respectfully since Day One. It is a winner for those who enjoy comfortable motoring because the new owner scores air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a power front seat, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM radio/cassette player.
This 1994 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Dually is a one-owner survivor that needs nothing but a new home. The bulletproof mechanical components mean it should provide many years of reliable motoring while effortlessly hauling impressive loads. There is one final thought to ponder. You could wander out to your nearest Ford dealer and drive away in a shiny new F-350 Crew Cab. However, even the most basic example will lighten your wallet by close to a six-figure sum, and then there’s the looming specter of depreciation. This truck will cost a fraction of the new F-350’s sticker price, and recent sales results indicate that values are climbing.
This looks like a nice truck, but a word of caution on the diesel engine. Diesels can be low-miles and still be coked up and needing major repair if they haven’t been properly maintained and run. By “run” I mean worked (towing and hauling), not spent most of its life just driving normally and idling. If the engine here does check out, then the truck would be great for someone who puts it to good use.
I own a 2000 F-350 7.3 4-Door Dually with 377,000+ miles on it. Still runs strong. The 7.3 is by far the best motor out there. If this was closer it would be on my driveway.,
Not the same 7.3. The only thing that’s the same is the displacement. 1994 was the last year for the IH IDI.
That being said, both 7.3 engines have a solid reputation. I currently use a 92 for odd jobs that has 269k on it, and doesn’t smoke at all.
If it was used to pull a horse trailer then it more than likely has a ball in the bed and not a fifth wheel set up.
You don’t need a fifth wheel to haul a small horse trailer. She more likely pulled a large, heavy 4 or 5 horse trailer, otherwise no need for a truck like this. As another poster says, most likely a gooseneck, but still heavy. While these are great trucks, they tend to get worked very hard in the horse business, often on rough ground. Would be curious about suspension items, ball joints etc., deferred maintenance.
Nice truck. 7.3 diesel is a workhorse and it likely has a couple hundred thousand miles left on it. There are ways to boost the torque to make towing a bit better. It looks extremely clean and I would certainly be tempted if it were 4 wheel drive.
we like the 6.7 best but this one’s OK too, just know the negatives and B prepared. We’re hasslin w/1 right now and we been @ it bouta yr. (This wk it seems fine again).
Looks like a nice truck, for me the negatives are its a 4 door and its in New Jersey you can see some of the rust in the pictures makes me wonder what you can’t see
Crew cabs are where it’s at in my world.
solid truck! We used these and 351w with 300k plus miles. Great workhorse with 7.3!
Another ‘COWBOY CONTINENTAL.’ Good trucks, all the way but you’ll need your stetson hat, or at least a baseball cap with NFR on it. The only possible weak spot is the advance piston in the injection pump. Should be able to get that fixed for under a grand (labor to R&R the pump will be more). Check and adjust the dynamic timing first and it should work well. Drive it hard and it will work just fine.
Geo, where have you been? I worry when my aging friends go silent. I was hoping to hear from you on this post.
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Hey, Bro. I completely missed that feature. I was in Kallispel that week. Kenzie always books a space at the NW Montana State Fair. I’m the truck driver/pack-mule/gopher. Besides, it would take a real disaster to keep us away. It’s a major celebration; a city block full of redneck vendors, with a plethora of Veterans from all branches. We just lock ourselves down and have fun for a week.
The fair had a special treat for us Over-the-Hill has-beens; The Beach Boys! Maybe a tad old and slightly off key at times but they were GREAT! Over 2 hours of everything they’d ever recorded. It was a surprise encounter that I wouldn’t have missed for the world.
Anyways, even though I’m sad I missed that feature, I was out of touch. I might add that one of the cell towers was out so communication was almost down to beating on a hollow log with a stick…
I had the same ,1997 powerstroke with custom flares and bumper cap, loved it for 4 years it was costing me more in diesel while pulling our fifthwheel that using the gaz. 150!
The issue with these is the 4 speed auto slush box.