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ford diesel?
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09/19/18 01:34 PM
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TLW
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'06/'07 1 ton dually.. good, bad, ugly?.. 167,000 miles.. know absolutely nothin' 'bout a ford.. whatever I buy will spend 95% time settin' still.... 2000 miles a year would be pushin' it..
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12904349
09/19/18 03:21 PM
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BassFever
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For that little of use just rent something. No vehicle likes to sit for long periods of time.
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Re: ford diesel?
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09/19/18 04:50 PM
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Jeff From Iowa
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That should be fine, the 6.o motors had issues the first years.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12904502
09/19/18 05:24 PM
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For that little of use just rent something. No vehicle likes to sit for long periods of time. thought 'bout that but I want it here.. do a lotta stuff "spur of tha moment".. it will serve "go get" duties and get moved around (groceries, walgreens and such but limited) justa keep things movin' as they should...
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Re: ford diesel?
[Re: Jeff From Iowa]
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09/19/18 05:30 PM
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That should be fine, the 6.o motors had issues the first years. and those years were?.. I really am ford ignorant!!!.. almost as bad as with all outboards 'cept merc.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12904786
09/19/18 09:45 PM
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C130
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What's been done to the motor, if anything? Biggest known problem that I'm aware of was the head studs resulting in blown head gaskets, expensive repair. A lot of them were covered under warranty or done by previous owners. Only way I'd buy one without the head studs being redone would be if I could buy it at the right price, meaning really cheap. I bought my son an 04 F250 with the 6.0 over a year and a half ago with the ARP head studs. If you know what you're looking for it's easy to visually see if they have been redone. I've replaced the Y-Pipe, brakes, front hub assemblies, drive shaft support bearing, basically normal wear items.
I'd suggest having a mechanic check it out and don't believe anything from the owner. I bought my son's particualr truck because I really trusted the owner and what he told me. Cost me a few thousand dollars extra due to trusting him.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12904814
09/19/18 10:10 PM
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Jeff From Iowa
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That should be fine, the 6.o motors had issues the first years. and those years were?.. I really am ford ignorant!!!.. almost as bad as with all outboards 'cept merc. Prior to 06 I think, google it, it comes right up.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12905004
09/20/18 12:54 AM
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Chris B
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If its cheap and you like it have a mechanic check it out first. My neighbor has spent a fortune on his 6.0. I remember my framer telling me it cost him $11,000 when his blew an engine.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12905294
09/20/18 12:13 PM
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thanks for tha information folks but after lookin' at 'em I jus can't make myself go with ford... yeah, i'm onena "those guys"....
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12905396
09/20/18 02:15 PM
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Samsonsworld
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You're rolling the dice regardless of what you do by buying a 12 year old vehicle but I wouldn't want the 6.0l or 6.4l diesels unless they've had an egr delete. Heck, that 6.0l is the main reason I'm now driving a Ford gasser.
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Re: ford diesel?
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09/20/18 05:07 PM
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Stump jumper
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thanks for tha information folks but after lookin' at 'em I jus can't make myself go with ford... yeah, i'm onena "those guys".... you are just a guy with some sense. I am waiting see how the new Ford diesel does. Won't be surprised if is not like other early versions of Ford motors like the 5.4 and EcoBursts.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12910239
09/24/18 02:39 PM
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thanks for tha information folks but after lookin' at 'em I jus can't make myself go with ford... yeah, i'm onena "those guys".... you are just a guy with some sense. I am waiting see how the new Ford diesel does. Won't be surprised if is not like other early versions of Ford motors like the 5.4 and EcoBursts. You talking about the 3.0 or the 6.7? The 6.7 has been around plenty long enough and done well enough to be respected as a good engine.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12910246
09/24/18 02:41 PM
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redchevy
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If your looking for a good diesel in that date range I would go for a dodge with a manual or a chevy/GM with the Allison. Maintenance records mean more than most and if it looks like its been hot rodded then leave it alone.
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Re: ford diesel?
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09/25/18 04:08 AM
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If your looking for a good diesel in that date range I would go for a dodge with a manual or a chevy/GM with the Allison. Maintenance records mean more than most and if it looks like its been hot rodded then leave it alone. that's where tha 8.1 comes inta play.. really what i'm lookin' for.
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Re: ford diesel?
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#12911575
09/25/18 02:40 PM
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Jeff From Iowa
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