2013 Ford Diesel

I'm sure glad I bought my 2011 Ford 6.7 prior to coming on this forum and getting "educated". This truck is my first Ford and has been the best truck I've ever owned. I believe Ram and Chevy have caught up to Ford with their most recent offerings. If your buying new there isn't a bad choice but if I was buying a 2013 it would likely be a Ford.

spud1957 wrote:

blofgren wrote:

spud1957 wrote:
Maybe it would have been more civil if the OP asked that only those that have direct experience with a 2013 6.7 respond rather than those who have never owned one but can use Google. Or those that have a friend of a neighbour's 3rd cousin had heard that they had trouble with their 6.7.

For those Ram owners, don't forget your Rams have a Ford blood line. I'm sure you're aware that the Dodge brothers worked for Ford before going out on their own. :E

No disrespect intended but are you stating this because the not so good side of this engine has been brought up?

Not at all. I have no dog in this fight. I have a 6.2 gas. I've owned Ram trucks, and GM trucks. Pretty good chance my next truck will be a Ram Cummins or 6.4 gasser

If I was looking for feedback on the reliability of a Ford truck, I wouldn't go into a Ram or GM dealer. They are going to be biased, just as most of the brand bashers that respond to these type of requests. I would speak to Ford owners that either own or have owned one.

S

Ford bloodline was cut when they became FIAT's. :W

Take it FWIW...may not be applicable to pulling a 5th wheel, but my DIRECT experience is worthwhile:

- I have a 2013 6.7 in a F550 platform. It was purchased in, strangely enough, 2013.
- I change (to be direct/clear, either I or my son have the dealership change) the oil every 1500 miles and all other fluids at 1/2 the recommended interval;
- I have 22,000 trouble free miles on this engine/truck/platform.

"22,000 doesn't mean much"....true enough, but the 550 is used for snowplowing and landscaping....so that 22,000 is pretty hard on a truck, probably harder on the drivetrain than just the engine itself, but I've had not trouble with the 2013 6.7...or the F550 in general so far.

blofgren wrote:

spud1957 wrote:
Maybe it would have been more civil if the OP asked that only those that have direct experience with a 2013 6.7 respond rather than those who have never owned one but can use Google. Or those that have a friend of a neighbour's 3rd cousin had heard that they had trouble with their 6.7.

For those Ram owners, don't forget your Rams have a Ford blood line. I'm sure you're aware that the Dodge brothers worked for Ford before going out on their own. :E

No disrespect intended but are you stating this because the not so good side of this engine has been brought up?

Not at all. I have no dog in this fight. I have a 6.2 gas. I've owned Ram trucks, and GM trucks. Pretty good chance my next truck will be a Ram Cummins or 6.4 gasser

If I was looking for feedback on the reliability of a Ford truck, I wouldn't go into a Ram or GM dealer. They are going to be biased, just as most of the brand bashers that respond to these type of requests. I would speak to Ford owners that either own or have owned one.

S

All I know for sure is that my 2013 6.7 is totally reliable, runs great, gives really good fuel mileage, and can pull my 14,000 pound 5er up and down the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado all day at pretty much whatever speed I want to tow, without breaking a sweat.

I never want to get out of the cab and would not trade it for any other brand truck (no disrespect intended).

Tim

OP,
Go for it. I have a 2013 now and send in the oil for sampling every 5k. It's been great. Nothing earth shattering. I've had several 7.3's, several 6.0L's, two 6.4L's, and this one 6.7L. ALL were great motors. I've logged a couple million miles across all of them, so they got used. I know most of the owners who bought the trucks, and they all have over 100k on each and are happy with them. Check out your used one before you buy it. I get so fed up with the bashers of all brands it makes me sick. Blah, blah, blah. People rarely come to boards to praise, but moreover to crab. I frequent the truck boards, and the 6.7L has been the best motor since the 7.3L. The 2015's are getting poor fuel economy, but running strong. Jump in... The waters fine.

spud1957 wrote:
Maybe it would have been more civil if the OP asked that only those that have direct experience with a 2013 6.7 respond rather than those who have never owned one but can use Google. Or those that have a friend of a neighbour's 3rd cousin had heard that they had trouble with their 6.7.

For those Ram owners, don't forget your Rams have a Ford blood line. I'm sure you're aware that the Dodge brothers worked for Ford before going out on their own. :E

No disrespect intended but are you stating this because the not so good side of this engine has been brought up? There's no question that it has had some issues that a prospective buyer should know about. I know I would be very thankful if it was me seeking the advice before I made a major purchase. It was because of this information that I did not purchase one.

I really like the Super Duty, in fact I was quite sad I dropped off my 2003 F-350 when I traded it last year. The vast majority of my large family still drives Fords because my grandfather was the sales manager at a Ford dealership in the Canadian prairies before his passing.

FishOnOne wrote:

blofgren wrote:
The risk of the CP4 high pressure fuel pump self destructing and ruining the entire fuel system to the tune of a $12-$15k repair was enough to steer me clear of them. I plan on keeping my truck well past the warranty period so it just simply was not a risk I was about to take. Interestingly enough I have not seen any documentation as to the changes in the "improved" high pressure fuel pump for 2015 which makes me think a couple of things:

1. Ford knew there was a problem with the pump in the 2011-2014 MY trucks and doesn't want to say so

And/or:

2. There aren't any significant changes to it and the risk of premature failure is still there.

In any case, too much secrecy for me.

I bought a new truck last year (in my signature) and am very pleased. And this is coming from 3 Ford pickups over the last 20 years, including both a 7.3L and 6.0L diesel.

I always keep my trucks past warranty and I plan to keep my '12 Super Duty well past warranty as well.

I have no concerns keeping my truck well past the warranty period and am confident it will continue to be the best truck I've owned to date. And this is coming from personally owning many GM's and with our Farm/Ranch been exposed to GM, Ford and Dodge and seen the reliability first hand. Or I should say my wallet see's it first hand! :W

BTW... Where's is your truck on this list?

Link

Uh oh, I'd better go trade it in while the getting is good because it's not on the list :R

Maybe it would have been more civil if the OP asked that only those that have direct experience with a 2013 6.7 respond rather than those who have never owned one but can use Google. Or those that have a friend of a neighbour's 3rd cousin had heard that they had trouble with their 6.7.

For those Ram owners, don't forget your Rams have a Ford blood line. I'm sure you're aware that the Dodge brothers worked for Ford before going out on their own. :E

I have the 2012. The air conditioner condenser went out a few weeks ago. Replaced with my extended warranty. The dealer said it was the only one they've ever seen with this problem. Other than that, it has been a fantastic truck. My 2006 6.0 was a &%$# lemon. So glad I went back to Ford for my 2012. I'd buy the 2015 in a heartbeat if I needed one. Fortunately I plan to be driving my 2012 for years and years to come.