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orange_jordy
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013

Truck shopping 04-07 model years. Advice please.

I am just starting to shop for a truck to replace my current 2006 Ford F150 supercrew. The truck has been unreliable for the last two years and the wife would like me to get rid of it so she feels mo...
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JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Sep 03, 2013
I would include the '03 Dodge/Cummins 305/555 HO. Same engine/tranny options as the '04. I have the NV5600 6 speed hand shifter.
I have just over 220k miles on my '03 HO. It still gets 12-12.5 mpg average pulling a 11200 lb 5er and 21-23 mpg on long trips running empty.
This truck has been flawless.

Cummins gives the '03-'07 5.9 HPCR engine a 7500/15000 mile oil change schedule.

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