Fish, there is a difference between attacking and calling BS. He said it in manner that suggests that the issues are overblown or exagerated. Which they are not, there is a segment of buyers that for whatever reason did not experience the issues the majority did have. I could say the same for the 6.5TD as I am one. The 6.0 came right after the very popular 7.3 PS many thought the 6.0 would be another home run engine and for good reason and they sold a lot of them. The 6.0 went from 03-07 and the DPF duramax was sold from 07.5 until 2010, and 08-10 there were not a lot pickups sold. Ford also sells more diesels than do the other two in general. No doubt there are still some out there, many after substantal work to keep them on the road. Not everyone can take a trade in beating to get something better and were forced to make do. The OP is looking for a used $25K diesel, can you with a straight face recommend a 6.0? Regardless of your own experience?