Posted by Brokenwrench on January 07, 2009 at 16:29:44 from (75.100.179.137):
In Reply to: Re: 2003 f350 6.0 mpg posted by Brian in MI on January 07, 2009 at 15:39:06:
Brian,
If I was in your shoes I`d probably have the same opinion you do.
It`s kinda the same thing as the early 90`s dodge minivans. They were noted for transmission failures at pretty low miles, but every so often I`d work on one that would have 150,000-200,000 miles on and still have the factory original transmission in it..
That doesn`t mean there wasn`t a problem, some just plain old hung in there.
Whether it`s trucks I`ve worked on, a friend, relative or whatever that has especially the early 6.0 trucks, they`ve had problems.
The issues seem to be pretty common, turbo problems, injectors, motor issues. Some of the trucks have had mods done to them like programmers, big exhaust, whatever, and I don`t think that helps any.
But in the case of my brother in law, who I pretty much see every day, his truck was bone stock and not abused. In 40,000 miles I can`t even tell you how much time that truck spent back at the dealership, Ford was good about it. Don`t get me wrong, but when he decided to trade it off he was so tired of it being broke down he felt he had to make a move.
The bad part is, he loved the truck. The super duty is a great built truck, none better. It`s just the issues they`ve had with the 6.0 are fairly widespread, obviously not every one.
The initial post here was a guy looking to buy a truck on the verge of going off warranty. I think the advice he is largely being given to be careful is right on. Diesel repairs are costly.
Nothing against against your truck, or no implication that you are foolish for owning it. Do what works for you. But, the problems the 6.0 has are not invented in a chat room, or just hearsay, they are real issues...
Sorry if I offended you, I really wasn`t putting down anybody or their truck, just sharing the experience I`ve had... BW
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - The Day Mom Drove the 8N - by Brian Browning. My Dad was wanting to put in a garden but couldn't operate the 8N and handle the old horse drawn plow he had found and rigged up to use with the tractor. Well, he decided to go get Mom out of the house and have her drive the tractor while he walked behind the plow. You got to understand that while my Mom is a hard worker who will always help whenever she can... she had never operated farm machinery before that day. Dad got her out there, explained how the clutch was the same as in our o
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Oliver 550 Diesel runs like a watch three point hitch pto engine gone threw about two hundred hours ago nice clean tractor
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
