Need Ford Powerstroke Diesel Help. Please!!!

I am looking to possibly purchase a powerstroke Diesel to pull a race trailer with. I have always been a chevy/Gm man so I don't know much about them. I was wanting to find a crewcab f-250 or 350 for under $10,000. What is the differences in the trucks, engines, tranny's etc. for the early 90's through the late 90's? Are there any certain years to stay away from? What is the fuel mileage like for the powerstroke?

Thanks in advance.

I am looking to possibly purchase a powerstroke Diesel to pull a race trailer with. I have always been a chevy/Gm man so I don't know much about them. I was wanting to find a crewcab f-250 or 350 for under $10,000. What is the differences in the trucks, engines, tranny's etc. for the early 90's through the late 90's? Are there any certain years to stay away from? What is the fuel mileage like for the powerstroke?

Thanks in advance.
hi i have a1997 ford i love mine,ihad no problems with it for 4yrs,i just kept fluids and filters changed,i get about 15mpg in town and get about 20-25mpg on highway i have 3.55 gears too.i talk to others that have the same gearing and they get the same the ones that have 4.10 get worse

I suggest you not get anything older than a 1995, because the older engines are no where as good, or powerful, and actually have more problems that the newer ones.