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fla-gypsy wrote:
There have been many owners of the 6.0 PSD come here and declare they have never had an issue and plenty that did have problems. Based on the fact that those with a bad experience are 10x more likely to say something I would guess the failure rate is relatively low but more than some others. By mentioning the Ford 6.0L PSD you have invoked the chorus of all Ford haters to come take a shot.

Fla-Gypsy, I don't think most are Ford haters, that are just those that feel a fair warning is due to a newbie that is looking to get a diesel. The Ford 6.0 is one reason many don't want to go to diesel, and many of those were repaired under warranty.
Now take a diesel newbie, and they like Fords to begin with and see a great deal on a Ford 6.0, and go out and buy because it is what they can afford.

Then after about two months, that have an EGR cooler go out, or worse blow a head gasket. Now the great deal on that Nice diesel 6.0, turns out to be a financial disaster.

I will be one to say, the 6.0 CAN be a great towing diesel, but it requires and investment up front on a used one.

Why do you think company's like Destroked, and Bullet Proof Diesel exist??

I was a Ford lover for 45 years, drove nothing but Fords and Mercury's, I made the choice to go with Cummins/Dodge for a diesel, based on Cummins reputation not Dodge. I will say, I have really enjoyed the combination, not only a great engine, but a very good body and interior.