Another 6.0L Powerstroke question

[Blood Trail]

I looking at buying a 2006 F-250 with 58k miles. What's the scoop on this engine? I've called numerous diesel repair shops and the all said the same thing. The 04-05 were problems. Newer ones are good. This dealer also offers a lifetime power train warranty. Thoughts?

[jimmy o]

I personally would not own a 6.0 way to many people on here talking about all the problems they have with them and I am a ford guy. I will stick with the 7.3. jmo

[Goldstein]

I love my 6.0L, but I bought it knowing the problems associated with them. I went into it knowing what work would need to be done. The work is not cheap, but if done will make that truck last a long time. I have 180k miles on mine, and I still love it.

[kcmarullo]

I have an 04 has been a good truck had a few problems but were all fixed under warranty still driving it everyday !

[kcmarullo]

I have 167 on mine

[Blood Trail]

I love my 6.0L, but I bought it knowing the problems associated with them. I went into it knowing what work would need to be done. The work is not cheap, but if done will make that truck last a long time. I have 180k miles on mine, and I still love it.

I heard 3-6 grand. Is that true?

[Blood Trail]

What would an F-250 with leather, etc be worth with that mileage?

[mboltm]

I have an 06 and love it, Yes I have had to do the head gaskets, head studs, and egr delete, But I got a great deal on it from a buddy so I am still good,

[Jp.]

What would an F-250 with leather, etc be worth with that mileage?

Leon, go through Howards Carta Valley Hunt thread and read about his problems he had.

[mboltm]

Leon, You can find a shop that will do it a lot cheaper, But not sure if that would affect your warranty, I got mine done for a little less than 4k, I got my truck for 15k three years ago when it was BB'd for 32

[Mayhem]

could not give me one. there is nothing i hate more than a unreliable truck.

[MELWAY450]

Luck of the draw. Mine blew a head gasket and tore up the turbo at 100k. Had 200k when I traded it in. Water pump was going out.

[TexaswBOWhunter]

I just sold an 06' with the 6.0.... Great truck, do they have a few known issues, yes they do.... If I was given the opportunity to buy another at a good price I would not hesitate... If you go into it knowing the issue and being prepared, you can solve all the issues at once and save a ton of money in shop fees. That's exactly what I did and would do it the same again, I knew of the issues and waited till I had the first issue (@98K miles) at that time I went ahead and had all the stuff done to "bullet proof" the truck. IE; ARP studs, new HPOP, EGR delete, Coolant flush, head gaskets, IPR valve, Blue spring upgrade, Etc (long list).... Also had MBRP exhaust put on the truck along with a SCT tuner to be able to bypass the EGR code.... Out the door was $5200 and that included towing to their shop in Houston from Conroe, not a bad price IMO b/c they only had to remove the cab once... I know folks that have done all the issues as they came up and it gets expensive quick b/C you are paying the labor each time to remove the cab...

My opinion after having said truck, I would buy the right truck in a second but go into it knowing the first issue it would get hauled back to PSM in Houston to have all the knowns repaired and keep the truck a till the wheels fell off...

[djo51]

Don't do it. I took a chance on an 06 with only 30,000 miles and it was in the shop every 2 months. I got near the end of the warranty and traded it in

[lungbuster1985]

My buddy is a diesel mechanic, his mom drives a 6.0 for her horse tariler. He said if you do the gaskets, studs, and cut off that egr, that engine is good to go for a long time. From what Ive seen those engines are nothing but trouble if you dont do the work though.