'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..

For that little of use just rent something. No vehicle likes to sit for long periods of time.

That should be fine, the 6.o motors had issues the first years.

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...

and those years were?.. I really am ford ignorant!!!.. almost as bad as with all outboards 'cept merc.

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.

Prior to 06 I think, google it, it comes right up.

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

ford 6.7 is awesome

How long you going to wait, it's been round since 2011? I'm on my second one, a 2011 and my current 2015 F450. My next truck will be another Ford diesel.

The 6.0 is fine if the right stuff has been done to it, I've got one of this also.

6.0 is a POS. Everyone says "if you bulletproof, it's bad [censored].." I

I buy a truck to run good out of the box, not drop $4,000 into it just to make it reliable.


Be a man.. Get a Duramax with an Allison transmission. 2004.5-newer...

Last time I checked, the U.S military doesn't use "TorqueShift" in their tanks and special vehicles.. They sir run Allison transmissions. Just like that dump truck or tour bus you passed on the road today.....

Powerstrokes are made in Mexico and had too many bad years, Cummins doesn't have a transmission worth a [censored] to get the power to the wheels and their body falls apart, the Duramax is built in Moraine, Ohio USA and the Allison transmission is bombproof and built in Baltimore, Maryland. The best year Duramax you can get is 2006-2007 with the LBZ. But you will pay for it. As long as it's a 2004.5 or newer you'll be fine. 2001-2004 Duramax had too many injector problems.

Be a man.. Be an American. Get yourself a Duramax/Allison powertrain

If it's going to sitting parked most of the time why would you even consider a diesel? The only advantages to a diesel is the fuel economy and power. They are made for the long haul and expensive to maintain. Also, unless you're hauling a really heavy load there's no advantage to dual wheels....come tire buying time you will have 6 of them to replace. I live on a horse farm and have a dually (gas) and 3/4 ton (diesel). If it wasn't for the heavy loads I pull I'd have a 1/2 ton gas burner. Just something to consider.

jus a little information...

I had rather have tha big gas motor (which I've 'bout decided ta wait till one comes around) but just ta let ya know I know tha GM (never ford) diesel dually well ('specially tha early LB7/LLY injector farce).. last one was LBZ that I had excellent service from.. I've had a 4 of em over tha years and put many, many miles on 'em.. I've traveled all over tha country (work) pulln' tongue pull and fifth wheel TT's (my choice instead of flea bag joints I know nothing about) so I do know what its all about.. not goin' inta this blind other than tha ford part... mileage, tires, reasons to buy, reasons not to buy does not concern me 'cause there is this... I don't have ta justify or be practical... I like drivin' a loaded out dually...

Didn't mean to come off as a know it all but your original post sounded like you were new to trucks. Evidently not...lol. The Ford 6.2 gas engine is tough enough. That's what I have in my dually. I've had 454's in the past and it's just as stout and get's better milage. Good luck in your search.

understand with no back ground given.. really lookin' for tha gas motor.. seems they can sit still a little better than tha diesel.. besides, my little bride has mental condition towards diesels.. mainly cause of tha 6.2 back in late 80's.. jus can't get over it!!!

guess she is paying for it then

Love the 6.0 PSD, drive two of them, one studded and one not. They're great if you know the right mechanic. I can steer you to one.