2007 Ford f350? Known issues?

I had a '03 purchased new. Ford replaced the engine at 32k miles due to leaking bedplate (re-man went in). Same thing w/ 2nd engine, but just a drip---nothing too serious. Added: Banks Monster exhaust, Transferflow replacement tank. 2 inj went at 70K (but 40K on engine). As the years went by: couple more inj went, A/C compressor blew apart, intercooler went, FICM went (repaired via FICM repair--awesome), EGR replaced at my doing, exhaust leak behind turbo (not related to Banks pkg). Had a couple re-flashed done along w/ another repair which I can't think of at the moment. Still had orig starter and alt. All the while, it also had the normal wear and tear items replaced as well. Sadly though, last year it was developing exhaust manifold leaks and box was rusting out pretty good and had to have the A/C system done completely over due to shoddy work 1st time it went. By now it had 160K but could not see putting 5 grand more in it and it being 12 years old. Traded it in for truck in sig. Overall, I was very happy w/ the '03 and truck pulled camper in sig very well. Decent mpgs, nice ride, leather etc. Would have loved to keep it, but not cost effective to do so. New 6.7 is AWESOME!!!!

FWIW, I lost my shirt on trade and saw later via net search, some corner lot dealer had it on his lot for double what I got for it. Anyone that was seriously looking at it would see the box was kaput and needed replacing , manifold cracks were welded before I got rid of it as an attempt to get me thru winter, but no guarantee it would hold up. So if one was serious about it, could talk seller down almost 5 grand right there. But, it's no longer my problem and sad to part with it, but new truck is a beast, just like GM's and Ram's are.

transamz9 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Just because they are on the road don't mean they haven't spent many a paychecks into it to keep it on the road.

That's true, It is also true that they may not have. Whats your point?

My point is that if you win big money in the Lottery a lot then go buy one because you have the kind of luck to find a good one. It's that simple. The odds are against you if you buy a 6.0.

Would love to know where you get your info for that type of statement. Anyway, no point in discussing anything with a known ford basher. You like your Fiat and I like my Ford.

Bird Freak wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Just because they are on the road don't mean they haven't spent many a paychecks into it to keep it on the road.

That's true, It is also true that they may not have. Whats your point?

My point is that if you win big money in the Lottery a lot then go buy one because you have the kind of luck to find a good one. It's that simple. The odds are against you if you buy a 6.0.

FishOnOne wrote:

They must be getting engine swaps. I hear the 6.0 PSD is popular. Stroking the Ram may get my post deleted...

blofgren wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:

DirtyOil wrote:
There use to be a guy on this forum, who could fix any 6.0l Ford for $50.00 or $150.00 or I think it was $2000.00 ... guess depending on the time of day... I think, he is now a Anti-NOx advocate and/or claims to be a one time Cummins guru, depending again on time of day and how quickly Wiki can get an answer for him to post.

Seriously, as some have posted not all had issues.

Your talking about Larry aka Newsw, I believe.
I still remember him almost betting his life in 2011 that the new Ram SCR would have to run a CP.4 HPFP :B
What pump do you 2013 forward Ram guys have again :W

LOL, that would be the CP3! One of the major factors in my purchase decision :B

Ole NewsW sure was a hoot... He had some pretty good points about the CP.4 Bosch pump...

I never did figure out how he un-blew a head gasket or un-clogged an oil cooler in that blessed 6.0.. I remember reading that post of his.. but I can't find the post in the archives though.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

45Ricochet wrote:

DirtyOil wrote:
There use to be a guy on this forum, who could fix any 6.0l Ford for $50.00 or $150.00 or I think it was $2000.00 ... guess depending on the time of day... I think, he is now a Anti-NOx advocate and/or claims to be a one time Cummins guru, depending again on time of day and how quickly Wiki can get an answer for him to post.

Seriously, as some have posted not all had issues.

Your talking about Larry aka Newsw, I believe.
I still remember him almost betting his life in 2011 that the new Ram SCR would have to run a CP.4 HPFP :B
What pump do you 2013 forward Ram guys have again :W

LOL, that would be the CP3! One of the major factors in my purchase decision :B

FishOnOne wrote:

goducks10 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Next time you're at the Ford dealer check and see how many have the cab off in the service bays. :)

Not that uncommon to pull cabs for serious motor work





Not too bad if you have the tools and the lift.. I mean, why wouldn't you if you had the choice... struggle laying over a fender, damaging body work, destroying your back.

makes perfect sense to me.

Pull the cab in a few hours and save several hours.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

FishOnOne wrote:

goducks10 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Next time you're at the Ford dealer check and see how many have the cab off in the service bays. :)

LOL, funny, you don't need to remove the cab to work on a Cummins, lots of spare room!!

Nice photo shop!

Bird Freak wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:

DirtyOil wrote:
There use to be a guy on this forum, who could fix any 6.0l Ford for $50.00 or $150.00 or I think it was $2000.00 ... guess depending on the time of day... I think, he is now a Anti-NOx advocate and/or claims to be a one time Cummins guru, depending again on time of day and how quickly Wiki can get an answer for him to post.

Seriously, as some have posted not all had issues.

Your talking about Larry aka Newsw, I believe.
I still remember him almost betting his life in 2011 that the new Ram SCR would have to run a CP.4 HPFP :B
What pump do you 2013 forward Ram guys have again :W

I remember that guy! What a piece of work he was!:S

And I believe when he had some derogatory remark about our servicemen he was booted . Unless he is back under a new name .

45Ricochet wrote:

DirtyOil wrote:
There use to be a guy on this forum, who could fix any 6.0l Ford for $50.00 or $150.00 or I think it was $2000.00 ... guess depending on the time of day... I think, he is now a Anti-NOx advocate and/or claims to be a one time Cummins guru, depending again on time of day and how quickly Wiki can get an answer for him to post.

Seriously, as some have posted not all had issues.

Your talking about Larry aka Newsw, I believe.
I still remember him almost betting his life in 2011 that the new Ram SCR would have to run a CP.4 HPFP :B
What pump do you 2013 forward Ram guys have again :W

I remember that guy! What a piece of work he was!:S