New Truck

[Gray_Fox]

I just bought a 2014 F350 Diesel with only 1150 mi. Are the 2014 more reliable than my 2005 Diesel. I know it's a different it's the 6.7 the 05 was the 6.0. Is there anything I should be aware off. Thanks.

[blue_trawler]

I have a 350 diesel, only problem I have had is that it stopped in the middle of the freeway pulling the Rv. It was the heat sensors and I was towed off the freeway by a guy and after a while, I started the truck but it said Don't drive. Later on while waiting for a tow truck it started but I let them take it to a ford dealer and it was fixed the next day. Have had 1 recall on it and it took 15 mins. It's a great truck! Enjoy!

Bruce

[Gray_Fox]

Thanks for all your answers it makes me feel good. I'm having the 5th/W hitch installed tomorrow.

[The_Mad_Norsky]

One thing I had forgotten to mention also.

You may get a message on the display saying check coolant additive.

Now one can do these tests yourself, but involves buying a quantity of test strips you really don't need.

I guess all these new diesels running the OAT style coolant are real particular to the PH balance of the coolant, and that message just means have Ford dealer check the coolant with their test strips.

So for sure be aware of this when it does come on, and it will. Nothing major, and any dealer can do the test. It actually can be done in a few minutes, but they gotta let the system cool down enough so they can open coolants caps safely.

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Adding a fuel conditioner will help a lot with injector lubrication and keeping the injectors clean. I use Opti-lube. Also keeping tabs on the engine and trans operating parameters while towing can prevent problems.

[Dtank]

Gray Fox wrote:
I just bought a 2014 F350 Diesel with only 1150 mi. Are the 2014 more reliable than my 2005 Diesel. I know it's a different it's the 6.7 the 05 was the 6.0. Is there anything I should be aware off. Thanks.

(Congrats!)

You might post (or ask the mod to move your thread) on/to the Tow Vehicle forum = other owners may be towing TTs or Toy Haulers and *not* visiting the 5th wheel forum.

Also - consider visiting one of the *dedicated* Ford Diesel forums.
(The same would apply no matter what brand you own).

Gee Whiz stuff for Ford 6.0 owners:
Off topic, but....The Nov. 2014 (still on some mag shelves) of *Diesel Power* magazine has an interesting Tech Article,
"Hardheaded - Ford 6.0 cylinder head repair made easy".
(*VERY* unusual and proprietary technique!!)..:W

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[64thunderbolt]

no comparison between the two. The 6.7 is probably their best effort yet because it is NOT a Navistar engine. The 7.3 was the only reliable engine Navistar made. I have a few friends with 6.7's no issues yet & they love them.

[stevewise]

Went from a 2005 6.0 to a 2014 6.7 F350 SRW have 27,000 miles in 1 year pulling TT and 5er. 6.0 cost me after the head bolts stretched. No problem with the 6.7.

[SkiSmuggs]

Other than the aforementioned things like clean fuel, the only thing to cause problems with these engines is extended idling and short trips. As someone else said, they love to work.

[Mile_High]

Congrats on that new pony! I came from a 2006 6.0 to a 2008 6.4 for a very short time to this 2014 6.7. I just turned 5K miles so early for me to tell, but it is sure a pleasure to drive.

[Bob_Vaughn]

Bamaman1 wrote:
The 6.7 engine is The Hoss. Just make sure you purchase fuel from stations that sell a lot of diesel as they maintain their filtration systems better.

And be careful when you fill up the DEF tank. If you put DEF in the diesel fuel tank, it'll be a $13K repair as it sets up like concrete. So far, insurance companies are paying for
the repairs.

On our trip to Alaska last summer I had to buy some blue def and the clerk told me to be careful and not pour it into the gas tank. My gmc has the fill neck under the hood, so I asked her why she would tell me that and she told me a guy with a Ford just last week poured it into the fuel tank instead of taking the cap off the fill neck in the fuel compartment. She said he only made it about a block.......

[nremtp143]

Congrats on the new truck. One thing I would like to advise is to use MotorCraft filters only for the fuel system, and the MC oil filters are now available at Walmart. The fuel filters can be bought online at dieselfiltersonline.com much cheaper than you can buy them at the dealer. Get familiar with the dash, it's fun to play with. Also I would recommend a gauge of some sort. I use the Edge CTS gauge only version. Some people say they are only a distraction, but I like to see in real time what the engine is doing. These trucks LOVE to be driven hard. Hook up something heavy and go!

[Hansel]

The 6.7L is a huge power increase over the 6.0L I have a 2001 7.3L with over 235K on the clock. The big thing with dieseal's is clean fuel,oil, and coolant's. Keep up on the maintenance and you should be able too have years of fun.

[larry_barnhart]

You might check a ford dealership to see if the latest recall is for your truck.

Please do as it is an important recall for the engine shutting off problem.

chevman

[kennethwooster]

Had a 05 with the 6.0. I loved the truck but knew it had issues. Bought a 2011 6.7 F250 which was a great truck just not enough carrying capacity. Traded it for a 2014 F350 DRW, which is really a great improvement. You will love the truck and definitely the power. I've had zero problems.