BOUGHT 2003 F350 6.0 Ford diesel to pull 5th wheel. (12k) pounds. Heard and read Horror stories. Anybody got anything good to say?? Happy 4th

I thing the post is a troll.If not I would recommend that you delete it yesterday cus you do not want to hear what you just went and done. :B

Could be could be an honest question, 188 post since 2005.I will treat as an honest question.Well yes there are horror stories, many have reported issues with this engine. That said is the truck stock? Has it ever been chipped? Has the engine had major repairs?Has the engine been "Bullet Proofed"?How many miles?Keep in mind that to be a horror story in this day of the internet needs to be about a 1% to 5% failure rate.There are many on this forum that report great service, there are also reports of a great engine going south on a trip costing $5,000 to $15,000 to repair.If you did your home work on the truck you could have a great towing truck, or it could drain your Bank account!That said as a Ford man for 45 years, I chose to take a chance on a Dodge truck wrapper for the Cummins engine. That was one of the best choices I have made.

Legit question!Do a quick google on ford 6.0 diesel head gasket egrIn short, you want egr delete and arp head bolts with a high end head gasket. These motors tend to blow head gaskets. The fix is around $800-1000 in parts, then they are quite solid workhorses.From memory, so prices may vary ;)

Sure I got somethings good to say.... I've owned a 05 Super Duty and traded it in with a little over 170k miles. Other than some oring seals to fix a oil leak, and upgraded to the inductive heat flash that was one excellent truck.I just completed a trip to Florida and saw more Super Duty 6.0 PSD trucks one way than I saw Cummins powered trucks both ways. There are a lot of these trucks still on the road.Stick with Motorcraft or Racor oil filters and fuel filters "Only" you'll be good to go. In addition having the latest flash (cost about $100) will monitor ECT and EOT delta and warn you if the delta exceeds 15F which could mean your oil cooler in plugged. A coolant filter from Sinister is also a cheap and worthy upgrade although I never had one on my truck.How many miles on your truck?

ttempleton wrote:BOUGHT 2003 F350 6.0 Ford diesel to pull 5th wheel. (12k) pounds. Heard and read Horror stories. Anybody got anything good to say?? Happy 4th1) It is good that there are those that do the research and still buy them, regardless. Because you'll need to find one of those buyers, before too long.2) It will pull your 12K Trailer very well. Until...when it doesn't.3) It is good that they usually sell for real cheap. So you're probably not out too much money. If you don't sink a lot of money into it for repairs. However...See #1.4) Most '03 6.0L Fords don't have many miles on them. And the paint is in excellent shape. They spend most of their lives under cover and out of the weather and sun. Because they are in the shop. 5) Very little rust. Unless parked at a dealer repair lot near the ocean.6) Usually have little wear on the tires. But watch for old DOT dates.7) It is good that I never owned one. And good I never bought the one my son had.See that? There are a lot of good things to say about them.I am sure others can add more good things to say.

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larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 08, 2014
Don is standing up for his employer, nothing wrong with that.

chevman
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 08, 2014
Don is standing up for his employer, nothing wrong with that.

chevman
FishOnOne
Nomad
Jul 08, 2014
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Bird Freak wrote:
Why is it only the Fiat guys jump into a Ford thread to bash and none of the GM guys feel the need? Just wondering.

Lets spin it....Why is it only the Ford guys jump into a Ram thread to bash? The first punch was thrown by Troy....he's a Ford guy BTW.

Didn't know we had to stay out of Ford threads. So let me see......I can't post any GM recall threads or I'm a troll....now I can't post in any Ford threads....do I have that right? BTW I never bashed the 6.Duh, don't have to, it and it's bother 6.4Duh can do that all on their own.

Don

I stated facts based on my observation on our recent trip. No opinions just an observation.

BTW... Don is a Chrysler Union guy just so everyone knows. :W
FishOnOne
Nomad
Jul 08, 2014
rhagfo wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
45Ricochet wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Why do people come on here and ask about something AFTER they have bought it?

The people that have had no problems will say they are fine if you "bullit proof it" and the ones that have had troubles will steer you in another direction.

You asked so my advice is to sell it and get something that has not had such a bad track record.

And we also read about people who buy RAM's who complain about the ride is too harsh on the DRW or the vehicle is too tall right after the purchase.

I could tell you the track record on the number of RAM's I saw pulling campers on our trip to Florida and back, or should I say the lack of! From TX, LA, Miss, AL, Fl, the ratio of RAM trucks compared to GM and Ford was a shocking 10:1 with Ford and GM at a very close race. But maybe they weren't full timers like you report. :R

I seen more Ford Super Duty 6.0 PSD going to Florida than I saw RAM cummins of any year going there and back combined. :W

BTW... The half ton trucks had RAM at a much less ratio but that's another thread.

Take off the blinders Troy, you missed half of the traffic! Go to Indiana and get real results from non myopic folks like you.
Every chance you get into a Ram thread is negative for some reason?

Share your towing experience in the flat lands of Florida :B Yeah I can hear it now..... 20 MPG @ 15k GVW and your fuel was only a buck seventy per gallon.

Rick this is a Ford thread...Just so you know. :h You're welcomed to make the trip to Florida and give us a full report. Again the RAM's was really hard to find. :R

Yep, sure is a Ford thread, one of the reasons I now very happily drive a Cummins/Ram! After I did my research and being a 45 year Ford owner, I chose to get a RAM with a Cummins, the one that I liked the best only had 234,000 miles, do many 6.0 make it that far without major repairs???

Ford needs to be watching their back as RAM seems to have a One, Two, Three punch!!

2500/3500 Cummins
2500/3500 6.4 Hemi
1500 RAM Ecodiesel

It won't happen tomorrow, but at current sales Ram will catch GM and Ford.

I WAS a Ford man, but with my 2001, I have been very impressed with the Cummins, and the RAM!!
FishOnOne
Nomad
Jul 08, 2014
Bird Freak wrote:
Why is it only the Fiat guys jump into a Ford thread to bash and none of the GM guys feel the need? Just wondering.

This is what years of frustration will do to you. Ever since Lee Iacocca left Chrysler Corporation the Dodge Boys been tossed from one parent company to another so much they don't know if they're supposed to scratch their watch or wind their butt and lost their identity; which has lead to "The Malice Dodge Boy Syndrone". As the beatings continue until mural improves, The Malice Dodge Boy Syndrone movement will continue until they've convinced themselves and everyone else they purchased the "King" of trucks. :B

I purchased an 05 RAM Cummins manual tranny and I learned the hard way... With my wallet! :M Then decided to cut my losses and purchased a used 7.3 PSD Super Duty as it's replacement. I have a hunch my phone will be ringing a lot less with request's to have the truck repaired and how much do I want to spend.

The GM guys know what they got and are content plain and simple. :C
Perrysburg_Dodg
Explorer
Jul 08, 2014
Bird Freak wrote:
Why is it only the Fiat guys jump into a Ford thread to bash and none of the GM guys feel the need? Just wondering.

Lets spin it....Why is it only the Ford guys jump into a Ram thread to bash? The first punch was thrown by Troy....he's a Ford guy BTW.

Didn't know we had to stay out of Ford threads. So let me see......I can't post any GM recall threads or I'm a troll....now I can't post in any Ford threads....do I have that right? BTW I never bashed the 6.Duh, don't have to, it and it's bother 6.4Duh can do that all on their own.

Don
ttempleton
Explorer
Jul 08, 2014
Thanks for the interesting dialogue. I have had four different MH so now it is on to a 5th wheel. Whenever u buy new or old it is all a risk. Taking truck and 5th wheel down to gulf shores for a week and will report how the old 2003 Ford 350 performs. Thanks a lot for the info.
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Jul 08, 2014
larry barnhart wrote:
why is the 700,000 ignition switch recall from Chrysler being missed. somebody is slipping on the information, Wait it isn't GM this time.

chevman
If it was a Ford these guys would be all over it!
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 08, 2014
why is the 700,000 ignition switch recall from Chrysler being missed. somebody is slipping on the information, Wait it isn't GM this time.

chevman
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Jul 08, 2014
Why is it only the Fiat guys jump into a Ford thread to bash and none of the GM guys feel the need? Just wondering.