Q: Not really a problem, but an opinion needed. Would you recommend a 2011 Ford F550 diesel as a relaible truck?

asked by on September 21, 2017

Not really a problem, but an opinion needed. Would you recommend a 2011 Ford F550 diesel as a reliable truck? What has been your experience with servicing these trucks?

Thanks!

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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