Hello everyoneI am considering purchasing a 2014 F250 CC w/powerstroke 6.7l, anyone have any experience or knowledge about this engine or year?I will be towing a fifth wheel (yet to be purchased) with a GVWR around 14K, dry wt about 11K.Thanks for your time,Gary

The engine has been updated for 2015, new turbo I believe among other minor changes. If I were buying new, I would get a 2015 or else be sure I'm getting a heck of a deal on a 2014.

It's a great truck. Go F-350 for that size 5th wheel.

Hate to be that guy, but did you even look at the first page of threads before you posted this question? There is a specific thread about the 6.7 about 9 threads down from this one. There are a plethora of topics about diesel vs gas, Powerstroke vs Cummins vs Duramax, 3/4 vs 1 ton, newer diesels vs older diesels. There is literally more information in this very sub topic than you could ever want. You could have instant gratification by reading those threads as opposed to asking a very general question to start a new thread.

I see you are new to the forum. Since the 6.7 introduction there have been many updates. Seems they are having a hard time getting it right.There are two other engines out there with a far better track record. The injection pump has had issues and some have been told to pound sand if you have a water related pump problem. GM has the same pump but take care of their customers. Cummins has a much more dependable injection pump.Don't get me wrong Ford makes a good truck it's just that their track record with their diesel engines since the 7.3 was replaced with the 6.0 has not been great.There are two other Diesel choices out there, I would suggest you do some research and not get sucked in the the Blue Oval/ PowerStroke mirage.

Spoon059:The OP is relatively new to this forum. Your reply to his inquiry emits a tone of being snarky and unwelcoming.I'm sure the OP was not aware of the "search" engine on this site.I hope we don't chase him away. I need help just as much as anyone else does...simpler the better. I rely on the expertise of the many folks who have hands on experience relating to rv topics. When I joined I was cautious of the questions I had for fear someone may think I was dumb.I'm sure you yourself have helped others here.dt

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cummins2014
Explorer
Jan 30, 2015
The Mad Norsky wrote:
Chiefcpo wrote:
I have the 2011 F350 cc, lb, drw, Lariat edition. No problem with the engine, just a death wobble when I cross R/R tracks, had steering shock replaced and now it is back again. Went to a off road store and they stated it will cost $850.00 to cure the problem, Will invest in the cure in Marck.

I had the same problem with my previous vehicle, a 2011 F350 drw King Ranch dually.

I do think part of the problem was I was running the front tires under-inflated. Shoot, they were at the 55PSI point they were at the day I bought it.

Ran them up to 75 PSI and cupping, tire wear issues went away and they didn't do the death wobble anymore.

I can understand the price to fix the death wobble if what the fellow who runs the Powerstrokehelp.com site is correct on his theory.

Here a link to a video he made. In synopsis, his idea is that the factory caster setting is not sufficient. He moved it from 1 degree to 3 degree caster and claims to have solved the death wobble problem.

Link: Powerstrokehelp.com death wobble

According to the Cummins forum, the death wobble is also an issue with the Ram trucks.

Seems it isn't just a ford problem, my new Ram so far has no issues , not yet that is. :)
4x4ord
Explorer III
Jan 30, 2015
The Mad Norsky wrote:
Chiefcpo wrote:
I have the 2011 F350 cc, lb, drw, Lariat edition. No problem with the engine, just a death wobble when I cross R/R tracks, had steering shock replaced and now it is back again. Went to a off road store and they stated it will cost $850.00 to cure the problem, Will invest in the cure in Marck.

I had the same problem with my previous vehicle, a 2011 F350 drw King Ranch dually.

I do think part of the problem was I was running the front tires under-inflated. Shoot, they were at the 55PSI point they were at the day I bought it.

Ran them up to 75 PSI and cupping, tire wear issues went away and they didn't do the death wobble anymore.

I can understand the price to fix the death wobble if what the fellow who runs the Powerstrokehelp.com site is correct on his theory.

Here a link to a video he made. In synopsis, his idea is that the factory caster setting is not sufficient. He moved it from 1 degree to 3 degree caster and claims to have solved the death wobble problem.

Link: Powerstrokehelp.com death wobble

Convincing video.
dieseldays
Explorer
Jan 30, 2015
My buddy recently just ordered one of these Dodge Steering Stabilizer he hasn't had a problem since. Originally he had checked the bearings and the pitman arm. Says he wished he would have tried one of these first. I have just ordered mine as i have the same death wobble problem he had. So i hope this helps anyone with the death wobble and try this fix before you waste money on a more expensive fix !
The_Mad_Norsky
Explorer
Jan 29, 2015
Chiefcpo wrote:
I have the 2011 F350 cc, lb, drw, Lariat edition. No problem with the engine, just a death wobble when I cross R/R tracks, had steering shock replaced and now it is back again. Went to a off road store and they stated it will cost $850.00 to cure the problem, Will invest in the cure in Marck.

I had the same problem with my previous vehicle, a 2011 F350 drw King Ranch dually.

I do think part of the problem was I was running the front tires under-inflated. Shoot, they were at the 55PSI point they were at the day I bought it.

Ran them up to 75 PSI and cupping, tire wear issues went away and they didn't do the death wobble anymore.

I can understand the price to fix the death wobble if what the fellow who runs the Powerstrokehelp.com site is correct on his theory.

Here a link to a video he made. In synopsis, his idea is that the factory caster setting is not sufficient. He moved it from 1 degree to 3 degree caster and claims to have solved the death wobble problem.

Link: Powerstrokehelp.com death wobble
brooks379
Explorer
Jan 29, 2015
Chiefcpo sounds like you have some worn out ball joints.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jan 29, 2015
up2nogood wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Agreed, I don't care what people think about my purchases but it's always good to have all info available to make a good decision.

Really !!!!!!!!!!! :S

Well...I do care what you think.;)
Chiefcpo
Explorer
Jan 29, 2015
I have the 2011 F350 cc, lb, drw, Lariat edition. No problem with the engine, just a death wobble when I cross R/R tracks, had steering shock replaced and now it is back again. Went to a off road store and they stated it will cost $850.00 to cure the problem, Will invest in the cure in Marck.
cummins2014
Explorer
Jan 29, 2015
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Agreed, I don't care what people think about my purchases but it's always good to have all info available to make a good decision.

Really !!!!!!!!!!! :S
doublenot7
Explorer
Jan 28, 2015
6.7L is a great engine. I have a 2011 with 80K miles on it and never a problem, just routine maintenance. I really haven't paid any attention to what changes there are for 2015 so i would check that out if a new Super Duty is in your future. I'd buy this truck again.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jan 28, 2015
Agreed, I don't care what people think about my purchases but it's always good to have all info available to make a good decision.