FORD F350 6.0 Diesel

Richard_999 wrote:
Once again ... Thanks to all who gave USEFUL comments .

So what does that mean?

I wouldnt sweat it rich. I've got about 8 close friends that had/have the early 6.0. One traded in before 50k, all the rest got the 5-7k gift. Some twice before 100k. Not a gamble I'm willing to take either. These were all ca trucks, maybe fed reg trucks do better?

I bought in 04 and felt the duramax was my best option at the time. No issues to date but only have 80k. Enjoy your camping and safe travels!

Once again ... Thanks to all who gave USEFUL comments .

For every one that has failed there are thousands out there doing whatever is asked of them day after day.

Any Ford would be my third choice of brands just because I have never been a Ford fan; but to give up a good one because somebody else had a problem is not my way of doing things.

Brockinfla wrote:
OP just got rid of a good truck for a turd based on internet hysteria.

I'm running a 2003 F350 DRW Lariat with a 6.0 powerstroke, over 174,000 on the clock and zero problems. I've addressed this engines weak spots and reasonably maintained it. You couldn't pay me what I have in this truck to go back to a 7.3

If I could find a chain long enough and strong enough I could drag a house off the foundation with it.

Yep. That tranny in the 1996 will eventually need replaced...it leaves you just as broke down as a Blown HG on a 6.0 and cost about the same...if not more...than taking care of the 6.0.

I think that this is the third or fourth time on this forum the Internet hysteria has caused Op's with great trucks to push the reset button this year.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

OP just got rid of a good truck for a turd based on internet hysteria.

I'm running a 2003 F350 DRW Lariat with a 6.0 powerstroke, over 174,000 on the clock and zero problems. I've addressed this engines weak spots and reasonably maintained it. You couldn't pay me what I have in this truck to go back to a 7.3

If I could find a chain long enough and strong enough I could drag a house off the foundation with it.

Yeah that OP panicked for no good reason. The 6.0 chassis is far more comfy, as mentioned the torqueshift trans is a brute and all the gremlins in his engine may have been addressed in the last 11 years. Oh well.

Greene ..It had nothing to do with any PEER PRESSURE.
I do not recognize the existance of that, and never have ...(giant ego I guess)...but it does have to do with accepting knowledge from those who have already paid dearly for it. The transmission on my 'most recent' purchase has just had the transmission rebuilt.

You didn't happen to mention YOUR personal experiences with either of these engines. I welcome any experiences YOU have had with either.

Richard

Richard_999 wrote:
Thanks to all who contributed to my question .... however ... yesterday, I sold the 2003 and purchased a 1996 FORD 7.3 Dually F350 with 214,000 miles on it.

I now feel a lot safer , owning it, and will be happy to put any money I need to , into repairs.

Too bad in a way ... the 2003 was a pristine vehicle, and something to be very proud of , but , far too risky to count on.

Again ... Thanks ... Richard

Wow! You really buckled to peer pressure there didn't you?
Not sure about that move without really giving the 6.0 a chance before hitting the panic button. I would have at least given it a fair shot before doing that. The 6.0 you had would outperform and out pull the snot out of the one you have now. The tranny in that 96 is far less superior also. Far less. But if your happy, that's all that matters I suppose.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Richard_999 wrote:
Thanks to all who contributed to my question .... however ... yesterday, I sold the 2003 and purchased a 1996 FORD 7.3 Dually F350 with 214,000 miles on it.

I now feel a lot safer , owning it, and will be happy to put any money I need to , into repairs.

Too bad in a way ... the 2003 was a pristine vehicle, and something to be very proud of , but , far too risky to count on.

Again ... Thanks ... Richard

WOO HOO good call!

Enjoy a nice dependable Ford diesel truck!

My favorite part of the OBS Fords is that the bed rails are lower to the ground. Much easier to reach over the side of the bed.