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lmarcrum
Explorer
Jan 25, 2015

Ford 6.4 or 6.7?

I am looking into buying either a 2010 Ford F-350 Lariat DRW with the 6.4 engine or a 2012 Ford F-350 King Ranch DRW with the 6.7 engine.
Both trucks have about 20,000 miles.
I can get the 2010 for about $38-39,000 & the 2012 for about $46,000. My question is the 6.7 engine that much better? I have heard the gas mileage is much better on the 6.7? Any other concerns that I should consider between the two trucks?
Also the 2012 still has some warranty left! I like that! Any input would be great!!
  • I can only state that I have HEARD the 6.4 does not give the best mpg.

    The 6.7 is a Ford in-house developed engine. The 6.4, like the preceding Ford diesels was developed by International. That's not a bad thing at all, but I think Ford got so much bad press because of the 6.0 that they decided to develop their own diesel engine - thus the scorpion 6.7 came into being.

    I have a 2013 F350 6.7 and it is simply terrific. I never want to get out of the truck. It gets very good mpg and is super strong.

    The 6.7 IS that much better. I cannot advise you about the pricing, but there is no question in my mind that I would want the 6.7.

    * Ford does have an after-market warranty available for various periods of time. Maybe try and work a deal that includes some extra warranty time.

    Tim
  • I have no experience with the 6.4. I do have a 2012 6.7.
    I would go with the 6.7. Great power. Reasonable fuel mileage. Only real complaint I have read about the 6.4 is poor fuel mileage.
  • Both trucks were bought and sold back to the original ford dealer where bought new. They both have all service records.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Without a question get the 2012 Cummins! :B

    Really I would go for the 2012 6.7! See if you can get a car fax, and service records. The 6.7 is FAR better than the 6.4.