Contemplating the move
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I'd say stay away from a 2011 and a 2012 if you can. The ideal trucks would be a 14 or a 15.
I'm about to sell my 2011 and it has had plenty go wrong with it. Our company had a 2011 6.2 truck too and it was reliable but had to go. We now have a '14 6.7 and my '15 6.7 is on order. I have to say, the '14 is a lot different than my '11. Remarkable actually, the 14 is a darn fine truck and I'm very impressed with it. So much so I'm real anxious to see what the 15 is all about.
I'm about to sell my 2011 and it has had plenty go wrong with it. Our company had a 2011 6.2 truck too and it was reliable but had to go. We now have a '14 6.7 and my '15 6.7 is on order. I have to say, the '14 is a lot different than my '11. Remarkable actually, the 14 is a darn fine truck and I'm very impressed with it. So much so I'm real anxious to see what the 15 is all about.
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From: Bend Oregon
Were changes made in the 13 and up model years to the HPFP or the filtration?
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No changes to the 2013.
Proper changing of the filters and draining the separator regularly and buying fuel at high volume places is all you have.
Will be the same for 2015/16 models as well.
Proper changing of the filters and draining the separator regularly and buying fuel at high volume places is all you have.
Will be the same for 2015/16 models as well.
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From: Panama City, FL area
If you work it the way I did, you can have both! Wife wanted a 5'er so we bought one. Went to pick it up using my '96 F-250 with a 7.3 and she drove it half the way home. She made the comment that she wondered if the truck would leave us stranded because it was almost 15 years old. I told her maybe, maybe not. She then surprised me and said that I was not gettting a new truck unless I special ordered it exactly the way I wanted...... one week later as soon as the order banks opened for the 2011's mine was placed on order.
As far as the OP's question, I have had a few issues with my '11 truck such as shifting (fixed with new solinoids) composite oil pan leak (fixed with new metal pan) and radiator leak (fixed with new radiator) all covered under warrenty. The only issue that I have not had any luck with is my limited edition rear end bounce at 40-45mph, but most trucks do not have that issue so I would not hesitate to purchase another 6.7 SD.
I would put buying a used 2011 or 2012 on par with buying any other used vehicle.... do your research, know what the vehicle is about, get a copy of the OTIS from a Ford dealer for the VIN you are looking at so you know the history, and lastly, let the buyer beware!
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Well the chances of the valve failure seems to be very small. Every 6.0 ran the chance of blowing off a injector tip. Also everyone also could lose a lifter bearing into their lpop. Effectively casing catastrophic engine failure. I'm willing to bet either one of those problems were 10 times more likely then losing a valve on the early 6.7s. And they were pretty rare but did happen.
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From: Laguna Hills, CA
Just sold my 7.3 in my sig.
The dealership near by has two new 2013 6.7 F250s on the lot.
They are at a great deal but for $5K more I can get a 2014. Is it worth the difference or did all the kinks get worked out by 2013 on the new diesels?
The dealership near by has two new 2013 6.7 F250s on the lot.
They are at a great deal but for $5K more I can get a 2014. Is it worth the difference or did all the kinks get worked out by 2013 on the new diesels?
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From: Frederick, MD
I have a 2013. Just over a year now. It has been great. Just oil and filter changes. Nothing more.
By 2013 they seem to have the tranny and the valve issue and the turbo issue fixed.
I'd get the 2013 if it fits your current and future needs.
If you are going to tow heavy though I would be looking at the F350 so you can get the overloads.
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