Well after all the trouble I had with my 6.4, I retired my 2008 Ford. It was a good looking truck and did well towing my 5th wheel. But after it started puking coolant, and Ford could not figure out the problem, it was time to say goodbye.Ford had raised the cab, replaced the left side had gasket. After that didn't fix the problem, they raised the cab again and the Ford tech suggested replacing the right side head gasket, the vertical egr cooler and the horizontal egr cooler. This would raise the total cost to over $8000.00. Needless to say, I told them to button it up and I drove the truck home to retire it. I was able to get away with a $3700 bill!I'm now the proud owner of a 2016, Ram, Tradesman. I just came home yesterday after driving back to New Mexico to bring the fiver home. The truck towed like a champ. It has the 6.7 diesel, Aisin transmission, 3:73 and a newly installed B & W hitch.It might not have all the eye candy that my Lariat had, but what a towing machine!

The really sad part is, Ford can only guess at what caused the problem.Congrats on the Cummins. :)

Sorry to hear you weren't able to get a satisfactory conclusion with your Ford. Hope you got a fair trade in on it. I love my Cummins, pulls great and reliable. I have the Tradesman too, lots of good features without too much bling and expensive options...

gbopp wrote:The really sad part is, Ford can only guess at what caused the problem.. :)That is unfortunately the sad conclusion/reality of too many 6.4 and 6.0 trucks

Congratulations! You will love the Ram more every time you tow with it. It is also a great feeling to not be driving a time bomb that can leave you and your family stranded at any time with a huge repair bill.

gbopp wrote:The really sad part is, Ford can only guess at what caused the problem.Congrats on the Cummins. :) X2Maybe a good diesel shop could have done better.Congratulations on the new Ram!

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Grit_dog
Navigator
May 12, 2016
2012Coleman wrote:
MSGTRETIREDCSP wrote:
2012Coleman wrote:
I have a question - what did you do to the Ford TV to "retire it"?

I got what I considered a fair trade from the Dodge dealer. Yes, I did tell him the issue of puking coolant. I took another $4000 hit on the trade in. I didn't want some young couple buying it for a first time rv tow vehicle only to find out it has issues. The dealer was very impressed with the condition of the truck. H said they were going to sell it to a whole-saler. What happens from there ????
I thought maybe you drove it into a field and planted flowers/crops in the bed :P

Off a cliff with the insurance card in your hand is probably a better roi! Lol
_40Fan
Explorer
May 12, 2016
Guess I just missed it before.
MSGTRETIREDCSP
Explorer
May 11, 2016
#40Fan wrote:
OP, I read all of your previous posts. Has your name changed or did you finally fill in your location. I never noticed you were from PW. In town here.

Been here in Pueblo West for the past 2 1/2 years. Lived in Burlington Co before that. My name is still the same as always.
_40Fan
Explorer
May 10, 2016
OP, I read all of your previous posts. Has your name changed or did you finally fill in your location. I never noticed you were from PW. In town here.
carringb
Explorer
May 10, 2016
Flashman wrote:
How much could you get for scrap metal out of that big boy?

Steel is only $40/ton right now.
Flashman
Explorer II
May 10, 2016
How much could you get for scrap metal out of that big boy?
2012Coleman
Explorer II
May 10, 2016
MSGTRETIREDCSP wrote:
2012Coleman wrote:
I have a question - what did you do to the Ford TV to "retire it"?

I got what I considered a fair trade from the Dodge dealer. Yes, I did tell him the issue of puking coolant. I took another $4000 hit on the trade in. I didn't want some young couple buying it for a first time rv tow vehicle only to find out it has issues. The dealer was very impressed with the condition of the truck. H said they were going to sell it to a whole-saler. What happens from there ????
I thought maybe you drove it into a field and planted flowers/crops in the bed :P
Flashman
Explorer II
May 10, 2016
Grit dog wrote:
Kudos to you for owning up to the issue, you're a better man than I. $20 says the dealer plasters a "special" sticker on the windshield and sells it retail. Maybe they're honest though, for the next guys sake. So some poor bluelaid drinker don't inherit it's problem.

But don't you know those Fords are just so cool looking.
Grit_dog
Navigator
May 10, 2016
Kudos to you for owning up to the issue, you're a better man than I. $20 says the dealer plasters a "special" sticker on the windshield and sells it retail. Maybe they're honest though, for the next guys sake. So some poor bluelaid drinker don't inherit it's problem.
45Ricochet
Explorer
May 10, 2016
Lessmore wrote:
MSGTRETIREDCSP wrote:
2012Coleman wrote:
I have a question - what did you do to the Ford TV to "retire it"?

I got what I considered a fair trade from the Dodge dealer. Yes, I did tell him the issue of puking coolant. I took another $4000 hit on the trade in. I didn't want some young couple buying it for a first time rv tow vehicle only to find out it has issues. The dealer was very impressed with the condition of the truck. H said they were going to sell it to a whole-saler. What happens from there ????

It will probably be sold at an auction, maybe to a dealer or a private citizen.

Lets just say Fish might buy it, Ricatic most likely wouldn't :B

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