Ford Diesel trucks

RoyF wrote:
My 2008 F350 has the 6.0 diesel, and I have put about 15,000 miles per year on it, and most of that while towing.

May want to recheck that. If you actually have a 2008, it does not have a 6.0 PSD under the hood.

The 6.0 engines can be greatly improved and made much stronger for about $3,500 by a good mechanic.
Everyone likes the new trucks but they are complicated and plenty of sensors.
One option is to buy an older truck like a 7.3 and put some money in it. Still much cheaper than a 2012 or newer truck and less complicated.

Go with any year 2012 or newer. 2011 was the first year of the 6.7 diesel. Very good engine but I never wanted to buy anything of first year production.

"are any years of diesel Fords that I ought to avoid?"

HAAAAA, that's a loaded question.

I’d confine my search to 2015 and newer Ford Diesels.

And, I admit I’m biased as hell on this, but I’d try to find an F450. Ignore the 14k gvwr, as it is capped at that level to keep it a class 3 truck. They weigh more than an F350 because they have heavier axles, bigger brakes, and 19.5” tires. They also have a much tighter turning radius than the F350. They are more capable than the ratings may lead you to believe.

I’ve had two, a 2010, and a 2016.

:):)

I don't have actual numbers on the 6.0, but my guess is that only a small percentage of them had the major problems. My 2008 F350 has the 6.0 diesel, and I have put about 15,000 miles per year on it, and most of that while towing.

(Thanks seminole30 and shum02: I have the 6.4L, not the 6.0)

The ones with the 6.0L engine have a bad reputation and the 6.4L isn't a gold plated either but not as bad. But some folks claim they work just fine. The 7.3L engines have a great rep but are getting quite old and can be hard to find.

But the newest 6.7L has been mostly trouble free, so anything later than 2011.5 should be good.