2007 Ford 6.0 power stroke

[guest hs]

Since this was the last year of this engine is it much better then earlier versions of this engine? I would think improvements would have been made to it? Could use some advise looking at an 07 3500 Dually with 106K miles on it

 

[4Waters]

If it's not bullet proofed then that is all that needs to be done.

 

[rmarion]

RUN FOREST RUN!!

I love my Fords.... my Diesel wrench told me DO NOT BUY DIESEL... I listened... said these trucks only last about 100k with all the bull shit emissions..

2003 F350 Lariat 6.0 (64k) spent more time in the shop than on the rode... I should of lemoned.. I traded in on a new 2006 F350 Lariat 6.0 (227k)
at 97K I purchased the 7 year 200k warranty, at 105K she BLEW everything... during overhaul, I upgraded everything that the Ford wrench would allow, Radiator, Intercooler, EGR (pretty much Bulletproofed)
at 222K she blew again... ( i told my wrench, I'm leaving the company and this next truck will be mine.... what should I do... thats when he said.. NO MORE DIESELS)

these trucks are not meant for daily drivers.... long hauling.. yes, go for it...

my current ride..2015 F350 Lariat 6.2 (6 speed) gasser 142k (knocking on wood) I'm gonna change plugs and wires and install large capacity rear dif... so far brakes and oil changes...

Trucks are awesome...

I'd try it if if was a non-cal emission truck from out of state??? I don't even know if they make them any more..

my buddy put 750k on his 2002 F350 7.3

 

[Ragged Edge]

I think the later models had an updated turbo to deal with the variable vanes sticking but I don't think Ford did anything to address the EGR cooler or the Oil cooler which are the big weak points on the 6.0. If your going to use it to tow heavy loads or put a tune in it you will want to head stud it. The alternator can also be an issue as the stock unit is barely adequate for the electronics. DC Power makes a nice 180 amp unit.

 

[Outdrive1]

I wouldn’t buy another 6.0. I had nothing but problems. Turbos. Head gasket. Egr. Every six months it was in the shop. Not worth the trouble.


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Nope. No improvements that fixed the typical 6.0 problems. Set aside $8-$10k for a top end overhaul. FWIW my sisters 07 6.0 had head gaskets, bed plate oil leak, hpop, and pretty much all the 6.0 problems minus injectors happen before 30k miles.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Egr cooler, oil cooler and headstuds...if those have been upgraded aftermarket it may be ok. The factory based stuff is not very good. I had an 07 F550. Would tow a house...when it felt like it. They aren't bad, once they've been sorted out. If she's a stocker, you'd either throw money at it from the get go, or later when you need it to be a money maker.

 

[rmarion]

When she ran... 'WHEN!!!' SHE RAN LIKE A RAPED APE!!!!

LOVED IT!!! when she was RUNNNNNNING!!!

 

[TPC]

Ford only improved the EGR cooler so the 6.0 would make it through warranty before grenading.

Expensive Bullet proofing will extend the life of the engine but not a cure. Still has issues.

 

[fishing fool]

Spend so time watching powerstroke help videos. This guy will tell you all about the 6.0 motor. He calls it "dealer proofing" not bullit proof. Watching one of his last videos he talks about the 6.0 is the BEST (holy grail) of the powerstroke motors......... I know you all will say that they have major issues but these issues are well known issues and if fixed before failure the motor will last a million miles. myself have a 6.0 and have put $10,000 in repairs, I have 238,000 miles and only need a few little things to make it double the milage.


https://powerstrokehelp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz2vFEc1m-WGKf6g-pz9DA

 

[fishing fool]

If you don't want to spend the time searching this video explains it all.

 

[4Waters]

The last part of bullet proofing that is most overlooked is the coolant, you need to flush the system to get rid of that 100k mile coolant and put in regular old school green coolant and change it every 30-35k. 98% of the problems are the factory coolers, replace them with aftermarket (the tubes that the coolant flows through are bigger) and change the coolant, head studs and a couple smaller items you will go 300k+. To @namba860 at 100k unless it's been fully bullet proofed it's about to have issues. Call Trenton and talk to him.

 

[guest hs]

If I bought an extended warranty for the truck do they cover these issues

 

[pronstar]

If I bought an extended warranty for the truck do they cover these issues

Imho an extended warranty on a 13 year old truck won’t be backed by FoMoCo.

And aftermarket extended warranties can be shady on covering anything for a vehicle that old.

Something a previous owner did/didn’t do can screw you out of a covered repair, for example.


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[rmarion]

The last part of bullet proofing that is most overlooked is the coolant, you need to flush the system to get rid of that 100k mile coolant and put in regular old school green coolant and change it every 30-35k. 98% of the problems are the factory coolers, replace them with aftermarket (the tubes that the coolant flows through are bigger) and change the coolant, head studs and a couple smaller items you will go 300k+. To @namba860 at 100k unless it's been fully bullet proofed it's about to have issues. Call Trenton and talk to him.

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4W

I did that after my 100K grenade.....every 30K, mine still blew again...
FYI I did not do the head studs..

 

[n2otoofast4u]

JUNK!!!!

Run away from the 6.0 and the 6.4......


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[4Waters]

4W

I did that after my 100K grenade.....every 30K, mine still blew again...
FYI I did not do the head studs..

The coolant is actually to keep the coolers from plugging, you can run the OE coolant but you have to change it every 30k and it's more expensive.

 

[fishing fool]

That was your problem...

4W

I did that after my 100K grenade.....every 30K, mine still blew again...
FYI I did not do the head studs..

Yes the 6.4 motor is junk Not the 6.0 after fixing the known problems

JUNK!!!!

Run away from the 6.0 and the 6.4......


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Coolant and oil are key with the 6.0 motors.

The coolant is actually to keep the coolers from plugging, you can run the OE coolant but you have to change it every 30k and it's more expensive.

I change my coolant every year, every other oil change I add Rev X to the oil and fuel. I also do the fuel filter every other oil change. Head studs have been replaced as well as the EGR cooler, FICM. All I need to do is the oil cooler and the motor will last. Spending a little money each year is better then a truck payment, higher registration and insurance.
But then again I'm poor own a small Eliminator and have NO SxS..........

 

[Mandelon]

One of my employees has one. It's been sitting for a month or two while he saves up enough to pay for the new engine it needs. He's fixed it multiple times in the few years he has had it. Just say no.

 

[rmarion]

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FF
238K
Good Luck!!
I hope she runs for 500k
I loved mine!!! When she ran!!

I did everything you mention except head studs.... mine still grenaded..

my Ride was still MONEY!!! Lariat package still was "a BUTE Clark"

 

[fishing fool]

238,000 miles. 05 350 superduty crew cab long bed 4X4
I have a tuner on it mostly to close the EGR. I get 15.6mpg (this is what the computer tells me, I have not did the math myself). I say that because I let my truck idle all the time and I can watch the mpg drop off a few just sitting.

Let me add, when I spent $10K on the motor for cracked heads, head studs, blown FICM and EGR cooler the truck was runing just fine. I was loosing coolant and did not know where it was coing.

FF

I'm curious how many miles you have on your 6.0???

 

[westair]

I had the 100k mile warranty but hated not knowing if I was going to make it somewhere without breaking down …. this was after all the above items were fixed by ford including the turbo being replaced twice. When it ran I loved the performance of it, was an 04 Excursion

 

[fishing fool]

was your Excursion a first generation 6.0? The problem I see with your truck was taking it to the dealer to seplace it with "Ford" parts that are known to break. Need to replace better parts then stock on some things.

I had the 100k mile warranty but hated not knowing if I was going to make it somewhere without breaking down …. this was after all the above items were fixed by ford including the turbo being replaced twice. When it ran I loved the performance of it, was an 04 Excursion

 

[westair]

was your Excursion a first generation 6.0? The problem I see with your truck was taking it to the dealer to seplace it with "Ford" parts that are known to break. Need to replace better parts then stock on some things.

Not sure on the 1st generation but probably since it was an early 04 ….. at the time I wasn't aware yet of these common problems Ford was having with this motor, I would sure do things different now.

 

[riverroyal]

Not better. My 05 was replaced by a 07. At turbo number 3 on the 07 i got a 6.7 F350

 

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Ford only improved the EGR cooler so the 6.0 would make it through warranty before grenading.

Expensive Bullet proofing will extend the life of the engine but not a cure. Still has issues.

2003 had the best factory egr cooler. It was a tube style like the bullet proof ones are. In 04 they changed to the fin style, which cracks when it over heats due to the oil cooler plugging up on the coolant side and restricting coolant flow to the egr.

 

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Powerstroke help guy is something else. His theories make sense but not always true or needed.

 

[j21black]

Had a 10 6.4L F250 (tuned it was a monster) I dumped it with 100K and the kid who bought it blew it up at 120K

Had a 15 6.7L F250 - Ford replaced the flywheel 4 times and the starter 3 times in under 50K. After a bunch of bitching on the phone with Ford they offered me a 200K 7 Year warranty - I was happy with that until I got the paperwork and saw the flywheel wasn't covered. Called Ford yet again and was told they would review my case if it happened again and maybe pay for the work. So I dumped the truck

Now 17 6.7L F450 - Love the truck. No issues on my end yet, however it mostly has a trailer attached to it and makes decent trips to Horse races, Dirtbike races, and water. Very little stop and go driving.

Brother had a couple of 6.0L (think 03 and 05 maybe) First one he had no issues and sold it. Bought a newer that was basically its twin. He bulletproofed it and it was a badass truck. Sounded like a Jet Engine at idle after tuning. Zero issues. He now has a 13 6.7L F250 he bought new. Zero issues that I'm aware of.

One of these days I'm going to buy a 6.0L F250

 

[dribble]

RUN FOREST RUN!!

I love my Fords.... my Diesel wrench told me DO NOT BUY DIESEL... I listened... said these trucks only last about 100k with all the bull shit emissions..

2003 F350 Lariat 6.0 (64k) spent more time in the shop than on the rode... I should of lemoned.. I traded in on a new 2006 F350 Lariat 6.0 (227k)
at 97K I purchased the 7 year 200k warranty, at 105K she BLEW everything... during overhaul, I upgraded everything that the Ford wrench would allow, Radiator, Intercooler, EGR (pretty much Bulletproofed)
at 222K she blew again... ( i told my wrench, I'm leaving the company and this next truck will be mine.... what should I do... thats when he said.. NO MORE DIESELS)

these trucks are not meant for daily drivers.... long hauling.. yes, go for it...

my current ride..2015 F350 Lariat 6.2 (6 speed) gasser 142k (knocking on wood) I'm gonna change plugs and wires and install large capacity rear dif... so far brakes and oil changes...

Trucks are awesome...

I'd try it if if was a non-cal emission truck from out of state??? I don't even know if they make them any more..

my buddy put 750k on his 2002 F350 7.3

All diesel trucks are 50 state emissions. In the case of the 2003 6.0 any differences were negligible. All of them had the EGR cooler and TTY head bolts which were the main causes of the failures in those engines.

 

[boatpi]

I had a f 250 6.0 2006, They had replace the turbo under warranty once they go as I lived at the beach didn’t drive it a lot and the turo vaines rusted no charge.

aside from that it ran great changed oil once a year but the 2007 model year was the last of the run I believe very few trucks for me they stop production early and 07 gearing up for the new model. for what it’s worth you got the best of the best in a 2007 for that engine last of the production.

Up to 20 mpg flat land at 65 mpg

 

[DEEZNUTS]

Had an 06. Loved the truck, but was afraid of the 6.0. Never had a single issue with it, but knew it was just a matter of time, and sold it.

I have considered picking up a dually 6.0 up and doing a cummins swap before throwing money at a 6.0. But, california and shit.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Bottom line..... It's a used truck whose engine has known major issues. Yes they can be fixed when done with the correct parts and by competent and experienced Ford techs. BUT..... since it's used you know REALLY know the history so keep a nice little chuck of about $10k handy

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[guest hs]

I decided to pass on the truck going to look for a gas truck instead

 

[Ragged Edge]

I decided to pass on the truck going to look for a gas truck instead

Ha. Chicken.

 

[4Waters]

Ha. Chicken.

I know, no balls

 

[Holymoses]

If your looking at older trucks or diesel go with what we know. Ford 7.3 99, 2000 have forged Rod motors later 01 went to cast rods only a problem if your making over 400HP. Dodge 5.9 Diesel 12&24 Valves are beasts and very reliable. Haven't built a Duramax yet but I’m looking at one now Heres my 20007.3 fully builtLove this Truck.

 

[Shlbyntro]

View attachment 830664 If your looking at older trucks or diesel go with what we know. Ford 7.3 99, 2000 have forged Rod motors later 01 went to cast rods only a problem if your making over 400HP. Dodge 5.9 Diesel 12&24 Valves are beasts and very reliable. Haven't built a Duramax yet but I’m looking at one now Heres my 20007.3 fully builtLove this Truck.

Agreed. Dont get me wrong. I love me a 6.0. Theres just something about the cackle a 6.0 makes that steals my heart that no other diesel can duplicate. But in the case of the 6.0; I wouldnt touch 1 without studs, bulletproof kit, upgraded injectors, fixed ratio turbo, and a tune to match. I just don't trust them without that.

My 7.3