2006 Ford 6.0 Turbo diesel ???
I think I remember reading something about Ford Diesel issues and repair. Local truck available...want to make sure I look for the right things /ask the right questions. Quick google search has posi...
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My workplace had an '03 6.0 and still has an '06 6.0. The '03 we got rid of because it needed new head gaskets at only 140,000 miles. The '06 has had a completely new engine at around 200,000. It's had numerous repairs since then. Most recently we spent $3,500 for a new oil cooler, turbo, and computer.
In my experience these are terrible engines. They are loud, hard to start, and problematic. My previous experience with diesels was GM Duramax which seem much smoother, quieter, and trouble free.
The 6.0 was the engine that caused the lawsuits between Ford and International. Ford actually argued in court that it was a bad engine. From what I've gathered from talking to our mechanic about our trucks it can be a good engine after you spend about $8,000 to fix all the known weaknesses and problem areas. Doing this doesn't make it any quieter.
If the truck has had a programmer or "chip" run away. If it's stock plan on spending several thousand to make it reliable. If all the work has already been done then you could take a chance on it if you really like it.
If it were me, I would pass. I don't put up with machines that aren't reliable and these don't seem to be.
In my experience these are terrible engines. They are loud, hard to start, and problematic. My previous experience with diesels was GM Duramax which seem much smoother, quieter, and trouble free.
The 6.0 was the engine that caused the lawsuits between Ford and International. Ford actually argued in court that it was a bad engine. From what I've gathered from talking to our mechanic about our trucks it can be a good engine after you spend about $8,000 to fix all the known weaknesses and problem areas. Doing this doesn't make it any quieter.
If the truck has had a programmer or "chip" run away. If it's stock plan on spending several thousand to make it reliable. If all the work has already been done then you could take a chance on it if you really like it.
If it were me, I would pass. I don't put up with machines that aren't reliable and these don't seem to be.
