Ford 6.0 problems?

[MTPockets1]

First... I know zero about the Ford 6.0 diesel problems, but have read some posts regarding problems. Yesterday, I parked next to a 2006 F350 DRW that looked like new and the owner stepped out and we started talking truck. He told me he bought the truck new and has 190,000 miles on it now. Used it for five years towing oversized boats between Mich & FL. Also, seemed familiar with the 6.0 issues, but had never had a problem. Regular maintenance and the key he said, was to keep it stock and never messing with anything other than Ford specs. Seemed to work for him.

[akronharry]

2005 F250 Owner 6.0 Diesel. No problems except brakes, calipers and rotors due to it sitting on a gravel driveway.

[jerem0621]

Camping is supposed to be relaxing and a stress reliever. Why would you purposely add a stressor to your and your families life. I am not brand Loyal. I want the ride that will keep going forward.

If I were buying a diesel truck it would be a Cummins. They have their issues just like anything else. But they typically are not looking for ways to blow everything above the pistons.

Buy what you want for sure. Just keep 5 grand handy in case you go 6.blow at the In opportune time.

Thanks

Jeremiah

[Blazing_Zippers]

I owned an '04 F250, with the 6 diesel. In the first 20,000 miles, it was at the shop 22? times. One of the first trips in was to pull the engine for oil leaks. They never did stop the leaks.
New turbo after several trips complaining about bad pulling power and missing. The troubles just kept coming until I had a "meltdown" at the dealer. They kept the truck for a week and when it was returned to us, it was a total different truck.
As far as a good truck, it was very good (body, trim, comforts), but the engine was from he*&%.
We had to purchase a new truck in 2010, and Ford had just come out with a new engine--I had been a test bed for them already, so moved on to another brand.
I never did any mods to the engine and even kept the stock tires and wheels.

[FishOnOne]

whsk wrote:
if you do not want to be broke down 1000 or 2000 miles from home and ford says no help-do you really want a 6.0?-whsk

Last year I stopped to assist 2 different couples with their broken down RAM cummins with 5ver in tow on I10.

Didn't see a single Ford 6.0 psd broken down - Fish

[Bird_Freak]

whsk wrote:
if you do not want to be broke down 1000 or 2000 miles from home and ford says no help-do you really want a 6.0?-whsk

Same thing can be said about any vehicle out there. Never been a perfect vehicle made.

[whsk]

if you do not want to be broke down 1000 or 2000 miles from home and ford says no help-do you really want a 6.0?-whsk

[dkoley]

I have an 04 F250 6.0 all stock and well maintained by dealer. Ford replaced turbo at 12,000 miles under warranty and ball joints around the same time under warranty. Engine went out at 53,000 and just over 5 years. Ford wouldn't even talk to me about warranty even though I had a complaint at my last service under the 5 years about loss of power. I had 3 Fords at the time and now only have this one left. As soon as I can afford to get rid of it I will be through with Fords forever.

[Hank85713]

here is another link for the 6.0:

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/general-6-0l-discussion/455490-dpm-money-ahead-6-0l-2.html

yes I am a happy owner, and I have had the mods done, but still run egr as its a state requirement. Just something for folks to think about, unfortunately the magazine itself is all over this issue as they advocate and then don't!

[thomasgunnar]

I have a set of 3 gauges on my pillar. Boost, tranny temp and exhaust temp. They do determine how I drive my truck. When pulling a 7 to 8% grade for 5 miles I like to see what is going on. Gauges when towing are a must in my opinion.

[tim_and_amy]

As a 6.0L owner I too questioned all the same things. We originally bought a V10, but soon realized in a towing situation, the v10 is just a dog for the NW of America.
That said. I 100% agree with the other poster. If you see door pod gauges, any mention of bully dog tuner or the like. Run AWAY. You don't want a 6.0L that has been "tuned", UNLESS, they did the head studs and EGR delete.
Also, for towing, I would by an 04 or newer with the torque shift auto. It does engine braking and works very well.

My truck has near 200K miles and no real issue as long as maintenance is done. Keep the coolant changed as it should be and best to eventually do an EGR delete and oil cooler move. The EGR delete will require a re-tune on the computer but it is only for emissions. Check your local laws first, places like Oregon have emissions on diesels but only under 8500gvw, ford f250/excursions are above that rating as in most states. If you live in Ca. well no help there.

[rhagfo]

carringb wrote:
I know others that have had zero problems. But even if only 20% of them are problematic, its a huge problem for those 20%. I suspect its even higher than that but I've never seen numbers.

Not sure the numbers, but in reality even 5% is a huge number of bad engines.

I was a true Blue believer until it came time to buy a diesel. Cummins was my choice.

There are many happy Ford 6.0 owners out there, but I would not buy a used one.

[bmanning]

fordsooperdooty wrote:
I agree 100% with Skip...look at my forum signature!

"Fordsooperdooty"!!!!

I'm a car nut...and maintain my vehicles to perfection. Myself. We have had many many brand new Fords over the years. Including a 4 door Escort that my wife drove the wheels off of, then I drove it, both of my teen kids drove is to school and college. NO PROBLEMS!

My Ford had a total "cascade failure"...despite my meticulous maintanance. 80,000 miles trouble free...no warning the engine blue various colors of smoke, lost power and went to truck hell! A buddy of mine owns a Ford dealership..he took it off my hands. For spare parts!

I'm now looking at Ram and Chevy diesels...plus Toyota has a new USA 2014 Cummins Diesel Pickup coming soon.

I've sold or given away all of our Fords. We now have 5 brand new KIA's including my new Soul. 100,000 mile 10 year warranties. Supurb quality. 3 of them are Made in the USA! West Point Georgia! 5 year roadside assist, lockout service and trip planning. I'm totally done with ya Ford! Customer loyalty is a dead deal at Ford.

Unless I missed some major news, I think you meant Nissan rather than Toyota...

[45Ricochet]

ib516 wrote:
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[ib516]

People do win the lottery.