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

[goducks10]

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. 🙂

[mudfuel07]

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.

[45Ricochet]

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Well lets see:

Head gasket problems.

Turbo problems.

FICM problems.

Bed plate leaks like a screen door in a submarine.

EGR problems.

Oil cooler failures which result in complete and total engine failure.


Other than that, they're not a bad little motor. :W BTW these are the motors that Ford sued their supplier over because this engine cost Ford over a billion dollars in warrantee work.

In other words, WALK err run.

[Bird_Freak]

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

[mkirsch]

Here's the key:

How many people have owned that truck? If it's passed through several people's hands, WALK AWAY. If only one, or maybe two, people have owned it, it might be worth looking into.

People tend to keep reliable trucks a long time. They get rid of problems ASAP.

[Fordlover]

Diesels can be really expensive to repair and keep running, and the 6.0 on average is more likely than some others to fall in that expensive to keep running category.

Got to chat up my uncle last week while they were in visiting our family from Arizona. I asked how his truck (05/06) was running and how he liked the Cummins. I was surprised when he told me about his 10 grand repair: My uncle is a Dodge guy, and decided to buy a Cummins based on its reputation, over buying the 6.0 Ford or Duramax. At about 120K miles, he had to swallow a 10,000 dollar bill putting a new Cummins in his truck, because the 'heads burnt up'. For a guy who takes very good care of his equipment, it was a nasty surprise. Needless to say, all those who told him to buy the Cummins because they run forever didn't offer to pay for his new engine, and neither did Fiat/Chrysler.

I guess the moral of the story is you can shoot for your best odds (avoiding the 6.0), but sometimes a famously reliable diesel engine will need a repair that will put a sizeable dent in even the most robust bank accounts.

Best of luck OP!

[thomasgunnar]

I have an 03 with the 6.0. I purchased in July 08. I had a turbo replaced in 05. The engine was replaced in 05 as well. Not for normal 6.0 issue, filings were found in the oilpan. I replaced the injectors, and FICM since owning it.

While I may not say go buy one I sure do like mine.I mean really like mine.

[ksss]

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.

[Bedlam]

I had one of the good 6.0 PSD's and only sold it because I wanted a bigger truck - Not because I worried about it running. It was used exclusively for RVing and skiing and never was a daily driver or modified. I had been away from diesel trucks for 16 years and this brought back much of what I like a about diesel. I almost made a decision to purchase a gasoline powered model due to cost last year and am glad I did not. This time I am driving a 6.7 CTD, but don't read into that too much - The previous diesel I owned was a 2.2 Perkins...

[RooDude09]

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.

[mtofell1]

FishOnOne wrote:

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

If you research many past threads on this board you'll quickly learn that Fish would drive a turd if it had a blue oval on it. Meaning, the 6.0 is even worse than that 🙂

[carringb]

Here's the deal... Not all are bad. But many are! You can spend many thousands bulletproofing, then spend thousands more chasing faults on the parts you didn't swap. Some high-end RV owners (e.g. SportsMobiles) have gone through and replaced their motors, fuel systems, wiring and still had to be towed later on down the road.

I used to run a diesel repair shop. In 2012 I made most of my income repairing 6.0s. I wouldn't drive one further than my card AAA will cover me. I've had customers spend more in a month on their 6.0's, then I've spent the entire 10 years and 300,000 miles I've owned my V10!

When the 6.0 runs, its actually runs pretty well, and is fine rig to drive. But be prepared to pay for that enjoyment out of deep pockets and with a flexible schedule.

[goducks10]

I looked at an 05 one owner with 41,000 miles on it in 2010. I had an Oasis report done. It came up with a turbo repair early on in it's history. I decided I should get an extended warranty thru Ford. They needed an inspection done prior to purchase. I had the selling dealer (Ford) do the inspection. They came back with 4 issues. 3 codes and a bedplate leak. Codes were, crank sensor, glow plug and a fan relay or something like that. Needless to say I said "keep it". The codes weren't an issue but the bedplate was too much.
I really like the truck as it was an F350 supercab 8' bed Lariat. Oh well.
Point is to the OP, while an Oasis report shows warranty work done, it won't show current needed repairs. If you're really set on the truck get an inspection.

[MerkelG]

The company I worked for had hundreds of these trucks with the 6.0 engine. I wish I had the money they spent trying to keep them on the road. Run away!

[rhagfo]

Well how to answer this. :h

2007 was the last year of the 6.0, likely the more reliable of the 6.0's. I was a true Blue Ford owner for 44 years, had a couple 460 beasts for a drop in camper, and then a 28' 5er, the Gasser just wasn't doing the job, so went looking for a diesel. Our neighbor who ran log trucks, when he went diesel, he got a Cummins, in a Dodge wrapper, because he knew the reliability of the Cummins.

We bought a used 2001 Ram with a Cummins, only 234,000 miles. Truck and engine in great shape. That was four years ago and currently at 288,000 miles, still a great Engine.
Look at the mileage the Ford 6.0 owners are talking about 70,000 miles, 150,000 miles, I am at 288,000 with a small chip, and towing an 11,000# 5er, for a GCW of 19,500# or so.
So while the 2007 may do you good, take Fish's advice and if you really want a Ford, either find a good 7.3, or step up to a 6.7, or go for a Dmax, or Cummins.