2007 Ford f350? Known issues?
I'm looking at a pretty good deal on this. Runs good, low miles. Any known issues with this model? It's a diesel but I'm not sure the engine size yet, they have to call me back
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RooDude09 wrote:
By that year they worked most of the kinks out. Check degas bottle make sure coolant isn't low or rusty. Not too much scale in it an most importantly there is no oil or fuel in it and if any has exited from the cap. Insist on driving from cold as a cold truck can run completely different and show problems that may be coming soon. I would also shy away from a 6.0l that has had a programmer in it. Ask to see service records. Take a peek under the truck for oil leaks.
Everyone says that the later years of the 6.0 were the better engines. If you read the lawsuit, you learn that while there some small improvements made, the main issues with the engine were never addressed by the IH or FORD throughout the life of the engine. The plan was to make bandaid repairs to limp the engine out of its warranty period.
The aftermarket seems to have some success fixing the issues. However with much better options available from GM and RAM why bother. The cost you spend making a 6.0 run could be used to pay the price difference you will pay for a GM or RAM. Money much better spent, you will get it back when you trade or sell the Duramax or Cummins down the road.
