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Thinking of buying a 2011 F350 6.7 liter diesel any reason I shouldn't?

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Old 08-06-2016, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cboyles1
If only those damn super duty trucks didn't look so good. I swore off fords after my last one but I've checked out the gmc, chevy, and those dodges and to me they just don't fit and look like the ole ford. Dunno why just a great looking truck IMO.
I think the 2011+ Super Duty trucks are probably the best looking trucks made in the last 25 years.

Originally Posted by Firekite
My 2011 6.7L CC SB Lariat FX4 has been great for me. I have 5th wheel rails in it, but I mostly used them to hold a gooseneck adapter. And really I think I'd rather have a truck that got used a little from time to time than a highway queen, as the truck is designed to be work hardened, and I haven't heard any issues from any drivetrain or suspension parts being weak and incapable of being used hard.
The only issues I've ever really heard about with these trucks are the two I mentioned above with the turbo failure and EGR coolant issues. Those were issues corrected in later years, and possibly via TSB's or while under warranty. Thus, on the used market I wouldn't worry about those. I would however recommend the Ford extended warranty on any modern diesel truck just in case.

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Is there any way to get an oasis report other than from a dealer. Can they be found online anywhere?
I thought you could on the Fordetis site, but I didn't find it when I went and looked.
 
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Old 08-06-2016, 02:16 PM
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You can't get an oasis report anywhere but the dealer. Also didn't see it mentioned about the run of bad valves in 2011 that ends in a engine replacement. That seems to rear it's head between 80 and 140k. That being said the 6.7 is an awesome motor with an great trans behind it but if it were me I'd find a 2012 and up. Or at least get an extended warranty though Ford you can get them at a better price from places online I think flood ford has the best prices.
 
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If you're really worried about those early-run 6.7's, just look at the door jamb tag and make sure it was made at least in April 2011 or later. Before is no guarantee of problems, but after has no issue. Mine was manufactured in June.
 
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The basic 6.7 engine is well built but after they try to meet the stupid emission levels they end up with a over complicated engine that ends up throwing the check engine light on too often. IMHO. Also I've had to replace the radiator in my 13 but it was covered under warranty.
 
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WTF are you doing to throw your check engine light on so often? It's never once lit up on mine.
 
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