Question About Ford 6.0 Diesel

blofgren wrote:

W4RLR wrote:

Yellermanx wrote:
Fear not, like everything on the net the 6.0 problems are severely overblown. That and Ford haters.

Leave it and all diesels stock like the real engineers designed them.

I second this thought. If it doesn't have a blue oval on the grille, I don't want it. I'm on my second Ford diesel, and the only reason for that is the first one was sideswiped on a mountain road and had the rear axle ripped out from under it, totaling the truck.

I used to think this as well. I bought a 1994 F-150 new, 1996 F-250 7.3L new, and 2003 F-350 6.0L used. I didn't have any major issues with the 6.0L on my dime but Ford replaced the head gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, rear main oil seal, and IPR under warranty. I also spent $3500 on "bulletproofing" to keep it reliable that included EGR delete, regulated fuel return system, turbo drain tube, upgraded FICM, and coolant filter. I absolutely loved the F-350 but it was running rough cold (I'm sure it had some injectors going bad because I had the latest inductive flash), had a leaking bedplate which constantly dripped oil on my garage floor, and I needed a bigger cab. I seriously thought about a new Ford 6.7L until I read about some serious issues that some people are having with that engine including high pressure fuel pump failures that Ford refuses to warranty. I bought the truck in my signature and could not be happier. In fact I think my wife loves the truck even more than I do.

Believe me I was a true Ford man all of my life but I guess I'm getting older and realizing that brand loyalty can really lead you down the garden path. Not trying to be disrespectful, just my 2 cents worth.

Oh, and I forgot in this post, but my oil and coolant temps were approaching 15 degrees difference when not towing and exceeding them while towing so I think the oil cooler in my truck needed rebuilding/replacing as well. These are definitely high maintenance units.