Why should I want a 6.4?
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10-17-2005, 08:51 PM
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10-18-2005, 02:41 PM
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Speaking from the observation of the experiences of several people personally known to me who have had trouble with the 6.0 and discussion with the service manager of the local dealership, the problem that to often has been attributed to the engine has actually been caused by the turbo disintigrating and sending the pieces downstream. What is interesting is that I have not heard from anyone with this problem after the first model year, so if I were in the market for a 6.0, I would buy a later year without worry. I am very happy with my 2001 7.3. (Even if I weren't, I could not afford a new one anyway.)
#25
10-18-2005, 04:43 PM
if it is just a stroked 6.0L, how does that solve any problems? The problem is NOT the engine, but all the components attached to it from my understanding. As such, if they 'fix' the problem by stroking the 6.0, why not just attach the working parts to the old engine and be done with it? I guess if they do that, they cannot have a 60,000 dollar truck???
#27
10-18-2005, 07:21 PM
Of course I DONT HAVE ANY PROOF AS I DONT WORK FOR FORD? but I do know the service manager of a dealership pretty well and he has told me the claims are very high and its doesnt suprise me as mine continues to have problems,yes they are all small and have never left me stranded. But still have to carry to the dealer and loose it for a day or more.also the very premise that this was or is a good engine design is a joke or why is ford changing to new injection type and different turbo in less then 4 years. and no I AM NOT SAYING THERE NO GOOD 6.0 ENGINES, just too many with problems that ford either cant or wont fix just look at all the buy backs. IT is easy for the guys with problem free trucks to say those of who have lemmons are whinners I wonder how it would be if the shoe was on the other foot. Just think about how you might feel if you droped a lot of money on a new truck and it was always in the shop with no end in sight.sure you could trade it and take a big hit, but why should after paying so much for a new truck.
#28
10-19-2005, 12:14 AM
Originally Posted by tn mac
Of course I DONT HAVE ANY PROOF AS I DONT WORK FOR FORD?
Having said that, I do empathise with your posistion (we as a site are here to help in your situation), but making generalised statements, which in all fairness you have very little evidence to support isn't all that beneficial. Is it?
#29
10-19-2005, 01:57 AM
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10-19-2005, 07:55 AM
It's my opinon that anyone who has been stiffed with a 6.0 which has shown chronic problems due to defective parts or workmanship - or both, should receive a new truck on Ford's dime. Of course this excludes any problems which may have been caused by the use of aftermarket modification. Genuine situations only - and only if consistent problems have shown up again and again within the first 36k or so - no you don't get a new truck when you've driven yours for 60,000 miles when you came upon your only minor hiccup for the first time. Depending upon the nature of said hiccup and it's consistency - maybe a new engine in this case.
The only reason I say this is because I've seen SO MANY dead on reliable 6.0's in my neck of the woods. Everyone who spends the money deserves such pride and joy.
It's my opinion that it's the rare 6.0 which has so many reliability concerns when left completely stock.
The only reason I say this is because I've seen SO MANY dead on reliable 6.0's in my neck of the woods. Everyone who spends the money deserves such pride and joy.
It's my opinion that it's the rare 6.0 which has so many reliability concerns when left completely stock.