2004 Excursion 6.0 diesel.
Hey folks, going to look at an 04 diesel excursion tomorrow morning. From what I can tell it looks brand new all around . The engine has 180k miles from one owner. Now I've never owned a diesel v...
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dodge guy wrote:Lantley wrote:MARK VANDERBENT wrote:
Just remember a breakdown with a camper hitched on back and all gear far far from home is the opposite of fun.
Reliability is the #1 factor to consider. It's great that a lot of bullet proofing has been done to the 6.0 X in question. However those mods all speak to the reliability of that engine.
The 6.0 is a known mess, why buy into it at this point. There are enough variables to deal with on any used vehicle with 180K on the clock, but one with patches,fixes and mods is particularly worrisome in my book.
If the engine self destructed tomorrow no one would be shocked simply because of the sordid history of the 6.0. Why gamble on a well known problem motor,there are other options.
Not when looking at a HD diesel SUV. the only options with Ford are an earlier 7.3 or a V-10. if you want the latest X with a diesel you have the 6.0L. I agree on the problems, but there are many, many people out there that, after bulletproofing, have no issues. For me the V-10 does just as well as a Powerstroke, minus the gas mileage. and even that isn`t all that bad!
Dodge Guy I'm sure you have more experience a knowledge concerning the pitfalls of the 6.0 than me.
However when the uninformed come seeking advice on the most problem plagued modern diesel engine ever I find it amusing that some find a way to give it a thumbs up.
Back when I owned my 7.3 X I had the chance to buy a few 6.0's. I chose to pass then for a 7.3 and I still recommend avoiding the 6.0.
I guess the other factor is capable 3/4 ton SUV are a dieing breed.
Each year there are fewer left and the reality is they are no longer making SUV's capable of towing a 10K loaded TT.
With that in mind I imagine at some point one may have to take a chance on a 6.0.
The X in question does have a decent history.
So if the OP is feeling lucky maybe it is worthwhile to take a chance, nevertheless I'm sticking with venerable a V-10 or 7.3.
Being broken down with the TT in a place far far away with a engine that has well documented issues is not a chance I'm willing to take.
