So maybe still look to upgrade except for a V10 or V8 and I did list the 8 last 5.4 is a good motor but without gears under powered depending on your use.
The gas models will get less MPG but for the daily grind it would equal costs if something would go wrong with a diesel. Now if you towed/hauled heavy most of the time diesel would be it hands down.

 

Hey had an outside diesel shop check it out. Found a couple things such as tie rods loose, rusty oil pan, temp gauge not working, slow crank when starting, U joints dry, they said they heard a slight vibration along the drive line. Other than that they said its a pretty solid truck. Thoughts?

Thanks again,
Mike

 

http://www.hondruchevyetown.com/Vehi...-PA/2992279843

http://www.route1usa.com/used/Ford/2...medium=website

These are the two trucks in question, the yellow one has been looked at, haven't seen the white one yet

 

I owned the same truck and year (2002 F250 4x4 Lariot, 7., long bed crew cab). It was very dependable, towed our boat easily, was slow as **** towing or not. Best fuel mileage was about 17-18 if driving 55. Above 55 mileage would drop into the low teens.
Only way I would ever buy another diesel truck is if I had to tow 8-10,000 pounds on a weekly basis.