Georgew48
Ohio
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06 with over 40000 miles towing a 15000 pound 5th wheel and not one single problem. Do my own oil and fuel maint and have never set foot in the dealership since I bought it two years ago. Have read of many problems but have never talked to anyone in person that has had a problem. With as many 6.0's as there are on the road I'm sure there have been problems. This is my second PSD the first was a 99 7.3 with over a 150,000 and no problems. I think that most problems with the 6.0 were because of tuners. I would buy a F450 if I did't like this truck so much. My nose hasn't grown since I started this message so I guess I'm not a liar.
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Wildcat5
Centerburg, Ohio
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34,000 miles, several issues with a turbo replacement being the most signaficant. Yes I would purchase again.
2005 F-350 PSD/DRW/4X4/LariatCC, all options
2006 Holiday Rambler Presidential Model 36SKQ
Pullrite 20.5K Super 5th with Super Rails
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vacuumbed
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Okay, time for a tally break now that we are on page 3.
I counted people with isues even if it was somthing simple as a reflash or an injector.
Issues = 7
No Issues = 13
Please keep the votes comming...
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Chad Brooks
Tifton GA 31794
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Issues? Yes, many
No, I will never have another 6.0L
2002 Ford Excursion Limited V10 4X4
-Roadmaster Active Suspension, Bilsteins, Prodigy, Equalizer
2008 Flagstaff 831KRSS Classic Super Lite
Prior RV's
2005 Montana 3380RL 5ver
1999 Holiday Rambler 33RL 5ver
1996 Jayco 302FK TT
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kw/00
OCALA FL
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I know that I do not own one but I drive one at work. All I can say that our 03 has had a few reflashes, and one trany. Now we use these F450 for rescue at work and they have been worked increadibly hard. They have held up so far, other then reflashing and difficulty working on them. I would own one if I could afford it, even though I am a Chevy man. Oh one other issue with the current one is a rough idle at cold. It seems as though the engine drops a piston at times, anybody know what causes this?
Thanks,
Kris
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Engineer9860
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I don't personally own a 6.0L PSD, but I have driven an '04 110,000 miles, so I feel that qualifies me to comment. (Just my $.02)
Q#1: Yes, it has had many, many issues. From small to large.
Q#2: Don't own a "first" one. But after the problems with aforementioned truck, I will only recommend to anyone else that considers buying one that it is still covered by a warranty.
2002 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 8.1/ZF6sp RC/LB
2001 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 6.0/4L80E EC/SB
1997 Chevy Blazer 4x4
1994 Chevy K-2500 4x4 C6P 5.7/4L80E
1979 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10
1977 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10 454
30 year student of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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rubio07
Houston,Texas
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More than likely a bad injector.
2004 Keystone Cougar 301 BHS
2000 Ford F250
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Engineer9860
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kw/00 wrote:I know that I do not own one but I drive one at work. All I can say that our 03 has had a few reflashes, and one trany. Now we use these F450 for rescue at work and they have been worked increadibly hard. They have held up so far, other then reflashing and difficulty working on them. I would own one if I could afford it, even though I am a Chevy man. Oh one other issue with the current one is a rough idle at cold. It seems as though the engine drops a piston at times, anybody know what causes this?
Thanks,
Kris
From the experiences that I have had with the one I drive, I would suspect an injector is on it's way out.
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RMB
Denham Springs La.
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Many Problems with 2003 6.0l, Picture still in profile. Had 126,000 miles when traded. Towed once under warrenty, 3 times after. DW was with me on last breakdown that cost $1,600. Everyone else had good luck with theirs. When it was running though, I loved it... Bought 2008 F450 crew cab 4x4 in Oct. 07 so far so good.
- 2008 Ford F-450 XL Crew Cab 4X4
- 2006 Coachman Adrenaline 400DS Toy Hauler
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Uppercrust
Wisconsin
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own two traded in the first one no problems for the one in our sig. It was an 03, F250 we just needed more room.
Yes will definetly buy another one.
2005 F350 CC, PSD, FX4, Toreador Red/Silver
towing a 2006 Cougar 309EFS & passengers,
Mom, Dad, 12 yr. old son, 14 yr. old daughter
Diesel Border Collie
Daisy Beagle/Border Collie puppy
Lady, lab mix who's 15
Camper's have smore fun!!
6.5 Rallies
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