2007 Ford f350? Known issues?

[roadtriptoforev]

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

[Bird_Freak]

45Ricochet wrote:

DirtyOil wrote:
There use to be a guy on this forum, who could fix any 6.0l Ford for $50.00 or $150.00 or I think it was $2000.00 ... guess depending on the time of day... I think, he is now a Anti-NOx advocate and/or claims to be a one time Cummins guru, depending again on time of day and how quickly Wiki can get an answer for him to post.

Seriously, as some have posted not all had issues.

Your talking about Larry aka Newsw, I believe.
I still remember him almost betting his life in 2011 that the new Ram SCR would have to run a CP.4 HPFP :B
What pump do you 2013 forward Ram guys have again :W

I remember that guy! What a piece of work he was!:S

[Paul_Clancy]

He's the guy who said the difference between 2500hd and 3500hd was the software. Wow. Some none sense you never forget.

[45Ricochet]

DirtyOil wrote:
There use to be a guy on this forum, who could fix any 6.0l Ford for $50.00 or $150.00 or I think it was $2000.00 ... guess depending on the time of day... I think, he is now a Anti-NOx advocate and/or claims to be a one time Cummins guru, depending again on time of day and how quickly Wiki can get an answer for him to post.

Seriously, as some have posted not all had issues.

Your talking about Larry aka Newsw, I believe.
I still remember him almost betting his life in 2011 that the new Ram SCR would have to run a CP.4 HPFP :B
What pump do you 2013 forward Ram guys have again :W

[Bird_Freak]

FishOnOne wrote:

goducks10 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Next time you're at the Ford dealer check and see how many have the cab off in the service bays. 🙂

WE really need a like button!!:B

[FishOnOne]

goducks10 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Next time you're at the Ford dealer check and see how many have the cab off in the service bays. 🙂

[FishOnOne]

rhagfo wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

roadtriptoforever wrote:
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

The engine would be a 6.0 PSD. I would recommend getting a OASIS report so you would have some idea what type of warranty repair/s were done at a Ford dealer. The main issue with these trucks is the oil cooler can clog and starve the EGR cooler of coolant and cause all kinds of nasty problems. Also the EGR valve will evently clog and cause some drive ability issues as well. The transmission is about as bullit proof as they come including the rest of the truck. Also look for any tuner or ask if a tuner was used. If so walk.

I don't recommend these trucks with these engines if you're a first time diesel owner.

I had a 05 and traded it in after 7 years and 170k miles with no major issues, except for the pesky EGR valve. My 6.0 truck was a really good truck so you can see where my current truck ended up in my signature.

Fish is one of the biggest Ford Fan Boy's on this Forum, I would listen to his advice.
His 05 didn't blow up, I would say most don't, but we have seen examples of well maintained ones going south, and ones that not so well maintained doing ok.

His new one is a Ford 6.7, he might suggest even a Dmax of the mid 200's, , But never a Ram! :B (He got a bad used unit).

I've never recommended to anyone on this board to purchase any particular vehicle.

[shum02]

Have an '06 with 180000 miles on it. A few issues but in so far as I can tell nothing worse than any of the guys I know with 10 YO Dodges or GM's. Replaced a few injectors recently, new ficm and regular wear items like upper and lower BJ's along with the U-joints while I had it all apart, my egr is as dry as a bone but will probably pull the cooler next year and put in the upgraded units because for me we get emission checked here so a delete is out of the question. All done with my own hands. Not the end of the list but the truck is almost 10 years old and my daily driver.

If you don't like working on trucks or don't have deep pockets don't buy ANY used diesel pickup.

Seriously I love the **** truck. Gets good fuel mileage for an 8000lb truck and pulls like a freight train. Great interior, a bullet proof transmission, running gear and in my mind, not that bad to work on.

As usual YMMV.

[cummins2014]

mudfuel07 wrote:
Wow-the hate is strong on this board. Get an Oasis report and invest in a Scanguage. Keep up on oil changes and fuel filters. I'm happy with mine. Get on FTE and do some reading.

Not sure its so much hate is that the 6.0 was a very problematic motor,certainly not one of fords shining moments, and its very well documented.


I am sure there are many happy owners of the 6.0, but as said before in this thread, its a **** shoot with that motor, it has a bad history. Apparently there are things that can be done to make them a more reliable motor, but without that a prospective buyer is asking for trouble. To say yours is great ,and you are happy is not painting the true picture of the Ford 6.0 , and doing a disservice to the question asked .

[Bird_Freak]

transamz9 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Just because they are on the road don't mean they haven't spent many a paychecks into it to keep it on the road.

That's true, It is also true that they may not have. Whats your point?

[Bird_Freak]

goducks10 wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Next time you're at the Ford dealer check and see how many have the cab off in the service bays. 🙂

Hardly ever see one at the dealer around here.

[DirtyOil]

There use to be a guy on this forum, who could fix any 6.0l Ford for $50.00 or $150.00 or I think it was $2000.00 ... guess depending on the time of day... I think, he is now a Anti-NOx advocate and/or claims to be a one time Cummins guru, depending again on time of day and how quickly Wiki can get an answer for him to post.

Seriously, as some have posted not all had issues.

[thomasgunnar]

mudfuel07 wrote:
Wow-the hate is strong on this board. Get an Oasis report and invest in a Scanguage. Keep up on oil changes and fuel filters. I'm happy with mine. Get on FTE and do some reading.

Funny huh.

[rhagfo]

FishOnOne wrote:

roadtriptoforever wrote:
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

The engine would be a 6.0 PSD. I would recommend getting a OASIS report so you would have some idea what type of warranty repair/s were done at a Ford dealer. The main issue with these trucks is the oil cooler can clog and starve the EGR cooler of coolant and cause all kinds of nasty problems. Also the EGR valve will evently clog and cause some drive ability issues as well. The transmission is about as bullit proof as they come including the rest of the truck. Also look for any tuner or ask if a tuner was used. If so walk.

I don't recommend these trucks with these engines if you're a first time diesel owner.

I had a 05 and traded it in after 7 years and 170k miles with no major issues, except for the pesky EGR valve. My 6.0 truck was a really good truck so you can see where my current truck ended up in my signature.

Fish is one of the biggest Ford Fan Boy's on this Forum, I would listen to his advice.
His 05 didn't blow up, I would say most don't, but we have seen examples of well maintained ones going south, and ones that not so well maintained doing ok.

His new one is a Ford 6.7, he might suggest even a Dmax of the mid 200's, , But never a Ram! :B (He got a bad used unit).

[transamz9]

Bird Freak wrote:
Next time you go out count how many you see on the road. I bet there are several. Very happy with mine.

Just because they are on the road don't mean they haven't spent many a paychecks into it to keep it on the road.

[GW_Rider]

So much bad info here. If you don't need the torque of a diesel, don't buy one.
All diesels cost more to buy, maintain, and repair than a gas engine.

If it's just a truck to you, don't buy a diesel. Lack of maintenance and poorly done repairs will catch up with you down the road. Anyone can call themselves a diesel mechanic, but there aren't many good ones. The good ones are artists, the rest are parts changers.