I've been a lurker for a while and this is my first post.

I'm about to purchase '06 6.0L with 118k miles on it. I'm looking for a diesel technician in Portland, OR to do a pre-purchase inspection for me.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!!

 

i have heard of these guys doing great work but no first hand experience

Ross Diesel & Auto
31631 Canaan Rd, Deer Island, OR 97054
(503) 366-9567

 

I would recomended them, nice guy and fair. Depending where it is located I might be able to look at it for you also.

 

Austin at Accel Automotive is very knowledgeable and fair. He works on 6.0's all day long. 503-708-4201, he's in Hillsboro.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. I went ahead with AG Diesel and they came back with comprehensive inspection report on the vehicle I'm looking at.

For all 6.0l specialists out here, I've attached the inspection report (F350_InspectionReport.pdf). Could you please take a quick look at it and let me know your thoughts?

The seller and I agreed on pre-inspection price of $17k.

I'd like your thoughts on the severity of the negative items reported and what could be fair price for this truck. Alos helpful would be the total cost of any immediate repairs I need to do.

It's a '06 Lariat with 118k miles on it.

Thanks for your time!!

 

OK folks, I received the pre-purchase inspection results from the shop yesterday and I'm posting it here.

All of you 6.0L gurus out there,

Could you please review these quick and let me know the condition of this vehicle in layman's terms?

Seller and I agreed on pre-inspection price of $17k. Is this still a good price based on the test results?

Thanks.

OK AT THIS TIME

Computer Function Tests :
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FICM is good at 47.5 volts under load. Engine coolant and engine oil temperatures are good with a 3 degree difference.

Combustion in Cooling System Test :
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Has no excessive pressure at this time.

Fuel Pressure Test:
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Fuel Pressure at Idle 54PSI
Fuel Pressure at Wide Open Throttle 48PSI
Fuel Pressure at Heavy Load Condition 48PSI

Alternator:
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Alternator Test Voltage 14.4v

Battery/Batteries:
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Left Battery Test Voltage 10v
Right Battery Test Voltage 10v
Has 2 different kinds of batteries

Tires:
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Left Front Tire 8/32 (Or Greater) Tread Left
Right Front Tire 8/32 (Or Greater) Tread Left
Left Front Tire Pressure was 60PSI
Right Front Tire Pressure was 58PSI

Walk Around/In Car/Road Test:
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Door Locks & Hinges Interior Lights
Road Test Transmission &/or Clutch Symptoms
Cruise Control Function
Road Test Braking Symptoms
Four Wheel Drive Operation
Air Conditioning/Heater Parking Brake
Turn Signals/Hazards
Headlights/Fog Lights
Power/Acceleration/Emissions(Engine Hot)
Check for Clutch or Trans Slippage
Road Test Noise Symptoms
Brake Master Cylinder & Booster


Underhood:
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Air Filter
Belts and Pulleys
Water Pump & Fan Clutch
Air Conditioning
Windshield Washer Fluid and Reservoir
Power Steering/Brake Assist
Fuel Filter/Hoses/Lines
Coolant Hoses

Tires / Brakes:
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Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Brake Hoses & Lines

Under Vehicle:
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Starter
Motor & Trans Mounts
Front Drive Axle
Frame & Cross Member
Transmission
Transfer Case
Rear Suspension System
Wheel Bearings
Front Suspension System

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NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

Running Lights :
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Left Rear Fender Light Out
Front marker light on left rear fender is inoperable

Brake/Reverse Lights:
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Upper Brake Light Out
Upper brake light is inoperable on the truck and canopy.

Left Rear Tire
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Rubber Cracking
3/32 Tread Left
Left Rear Tire Pressure was 62PSI

Left Rear Inner Tire
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3/32 Tread Left
Left Rear Inner Tire Pressure was 60PSI

Right Rear Tire
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Rubber Cracking
4/32 Tread Left
Right Rear Tire Pressure was 64PSI

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NEEDS ATTENTION

Windows & Mirrors:
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Windshield Chip(s)
Wiper Blades Streak/Old

Accessories:
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Power Seats
Forward switch on drivers seat is inoperable

Road Test Steering & Suspension Symptoms
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Steering Slightly Unresponsive
Intermittently hard to steer at lower speeds

Computer Scan Check (All Modules)
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Computer Fault Codes in Power-train Control Module
Computer Fault Codes in ABS Control Module
Computer Fault Codes in Other Control Module

Engine
P0528 fan speed sensor circuit no signal
(Speed sensor currently has a good signal and is reading on the scan tool)
May be a intermittent issue

ABS
U1900 ABS CAN communication BUS fault

Visual Inspection (Crankcase Blowby)
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Has slight blowby

Cooling System
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One coolant reservoir mounting bolt is missing

Right Rear Inner Tire
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4/32 Tread Left
Right Rear Inner Tire Pressure was at 60PSI

Spare tire
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Spare Tire Old (Age Cracking)

Misc Tires/Brakes
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Front and rear tires are different types

Drivelines & Axleshafts
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Right front axle shaft ujoint is rusty

Rear Axle
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Bottom of cover is leaking. Also seeps around right axle shaft flange gasket.

Steering Linkage
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Tie Rod End at Pitman Arm (Excessive Movement)
Drag Link End (Excessive Movement)
Track bar also has movement on both ends

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NEEDS MONITORING

Exterior Body:
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Dents/Scratches Right Rear
This is a quick visual inspection for noticeable Dents & Scratches only and may not include all dents & scratches

Underhood:
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Engine Oil Seeps

Under Vehicle:
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Exhaust Manifold/s Seeping
Engine Oil Seeps
Engine Oil Leaks (Not Dripping on Ground)
Left Ball Joints/King Pins : Ball Joint/s (Slight Movement)
Right Ball Joints/King Pins: Ball Joint/s (Slight Movement)

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICES DUE

Oil Change Sticker/Reminder Service : Oil Change Sticker Missing
Heater/AC Ventilation Service : Last Service Mileage Unknown. Vehicle does not have Cabin Air Filter.
Comprehensive Inspection Service : Last Service Mileage Unknown
Automatic Transmission Service: Fluid Dark/Contaminated
Air Conditioning Service: Last Service Mileage Unknown
Power Steering Service: Fluid Dark/Contaminated
Minor (Oil Change) Service : Fluid Dark/Contaminated. Has a aftermarket oil filter cap.
Major Service : Last Service Mileage Unknown
Last Service Mileage Unknown: Fluid Dark/Contaminated
Induction System Service: Induction System Service (Heavy Carbon Build-Up)
Fuel Injection System Service : Last Service Mileage Unknown
VGT Turbocharger Service: Last Service Mileage Unknown
Cooling System Service : Last Service Mileage Unknown
Fluid Sample Picture/Service : Recommend Fluid Service
Tire Rotation Service : Last Service Mileage Unknown
Front Shocks/Struts Service : Last Replacement Mileage Unknown
Front Axle Service : Last Service Mileage Unknown
Transfer Case Service : Fluid Dark/Contaminated
Rear Shocks/Struts Service : Last Replacement Mileage Unknown
Rear Axle Service : Fluid Dark/Contaminated. Also recommend service due to rear axle cover leak.

 

You will need to plan a full fluids change.... oil and fuel filters. I'd flush the coolant and switch to EC1 rated.

Some drips/wet spots not a big deal, easy fix. Needs tires and someone to take good care of it. Engine stuff looks good, oil/coolant at 3° is great. Needs a front end service, ball joints and all the steering gear are a wear item at about this mileage.

The fan speed sensor may just be that the EGR sensor needs plugged in. If its deleted, keep it plugged in as it does control the fan or at least assists with speed of fan.

If you can turn a wrench, nothing difficult that I see and no major engine related stuff, nothing from that report seem to scream "pass this one up".

If its what your looking for, $17k is not a bad price.

I didn't see an A/C check saying it was working good. Have the dealer pull a report from Ford to reveal anything done at the dealer. Check for head studs, that could reveal headgaskets already done.

Good luck, seems that you have a good candidate to me.
Welcome to the site... we need a picture!

 

Batteries look low at 10v, can be had at Costco for a reasonable price.

 

There are a lot of flags to me, needs batteries and tires and all fluids changed and possibly intake removed and cleaned. I bought a 2006 F350 lariat from original owners for $9500 He had receipts for over $6000 in the last 3 years and the car fax showed dealer oil changes between 3 and 5 thousand miles. I think you can do better on price, this does not sound like a well maintained good condition rig to me and that is what the price reflects.

 

They did a pretty good job looking the truck over, even caught the aftermarket oil cap (filter is also).

It's at the 100k service point... needs a good bunch of stuff done to get her back to a good reliable point. Not hard work, I'd expect to see these on a used truck the owner decided to trade instead of keep. Use the required maintenance items to get the price down.

Mine was at 97k, did all the same stuff this one needed and paid 20k for mine, two years ago. That price in my area isn't out of line, maybe for your area.... PORTLAND, they should be everywhere.

A perfect truck could take months to find, an acceptable truck will have a few issues easily corrected.

 

Ball joints and steering linkage $1,000?, Tires $1,500?, EGR cleaning $100?, Electrical (lights) $100? Would like to know the rest of the engine readings. Hot start, cold start. Get a warranty on the engine!

 

The relatively low miles is setting the price higher. I don't go by miles, how a rig in maintained is WAY, WAY more important. Lack of maintenance and abuse can kill a truck in a few thousand miles. However, the miles are used to find a value so it might be "worth" that much and that will help with resale value. If this is on a lot that is close to "retail" price, private party I think closer to $12,500.
If it was perfect condition, no scratches or dents, documented maintenance, interior in good condition, AND that is what YOU want, I can see close to $20,000.
That is REALLY what it comes down to, what is it worth TO YOU.

 

Here is what MIGHT be comparable to what you are looking at but has new injectors and EGR cooler and some other stuff. I relize it might be a piece of crap without looking at it.
SUPER DEAL on a 2006 Ford 350

 

This is a short bed, but sounds like it has some major work done, again, looks good in the pics, but you never know.
2006 Ford F350

Sivamr, not trying to say the one you are looking at is necessarily a bad deal, just want to make sure you make an informed decision.
Whatever you decide a USED truck is ALWAYS a gamble, you do you due diligence to check everything out to lessen the odds of a failure, but anything could fail at any time. Its the same with a new truck, but it has a warrantee that covers you for the first few years/miles.
Good luck with you purchase.

 

Good post Bob! That's a nice truck as well.