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Just purchased a 2010 F350 6.8 V10 SRW Cabela edition with 43,000 Miles runs great Just a gas guzzler what I would expect for such a huge truck 12 highway/ 9-10 cityt's currently at 49,000. I Tow about 4-5 times a month any where from 6,000 to 8,000 pounds on a rear bumper trailer. How long would a F350 6.8 V10 last with routine maintenance ? Would it help to add any after market parts to the engine? Also love the very quiet engine while driving but would love to make the exhaust louder any suggestions? This is my first ford
I hope it wasn't a bad buy since its fully loaded with GPS, sunroof, leather, 4x4. Been having problems with the rear parking sensors they no longer beep when backing up and tell me to check rear parking sensors not sure how? Thanks for any help!!
I would expect the V10 engine to last longer than 300,000 miles, especially with routine maintenance, and an informed owner.
Most aftermarket parts for a gas engine do almost nothing IMO, but you might swing down to the V10 sub-forum and look around there.
I've seen quite a few trucks with Flowmaster and Magnaflow exhausts that sounds real nice.
Most parking sensor issues are related to one sensor failing. To diagnose it properly though, you would need a code reader capable of reading the body control module. You can also key the truck on and go back and listen to the sensors. They are supposed to click when key on engine off for self testing purposes.
The code reader is the best bet though, as it could be the speaker for the system as well. If I didn't have access to a good scanner, I would just pay the local dealer or mechanic the 1 hour diagnostic fee to tell me what the code is and come back here and read up on it.
I would expect the V10 engine to last longer than 300,000 miles, especially with routine maintenance, and an informed owner.
Most aftermarket parts for a gas engine do almost nothing IMO, but you might swing down to the V10 sub-forum and look around there.
I've seen quite a few trucks with Flowmaster and Magnaflow exhausts that sounds real nice.
Most parking sensor issues are related to one sensor failing. To diagnose it properly though, you would need a code reader capable of reading the body control module. You can also key the truck on and go back and listen to the sensors. They are supposed to click when key on engine off for self testing purposes.
The code reader is the best bet though, as it could be the speaker for the system as well. If I didn't have access to a good scanner, I would just pay the local dealer or mechanic the 1 hour diagnostic fee to tell me what the code is and come back here and read up on it.
Or you could do like my friend did, back into a small car he didn't notice or see in his mirrors and Bam! The sensors started working again! Lol I don't recommend or guarantee the results!
A 'loaded' 2010 with a V10 is a very desirable truck that will last many, many miles with routine care done according to the Ford manual with oil changes at no more then 5k miles which was per the service manager at my Ford store when I had an '06 as those 'mile long' timing chains want to be clean.
Those rear proximity sensors are nice, and for sure unnecessary with careful driving but as long as on the truck, would get them fixed. I too have had an occasion of parking by ear with an ancient Honda Civic impaled on the rear bumper at hood level on an earlier truck without them. I like the camera much better.
As stated above your truck should last you a good long time. If you're located up north rust will kill the truck in 10-15 years, if not it should last quite a bit longer with care and maintenance.
And these timing chains are nothing Dave, some engines like the EcoBoost V6 use one chain for both banks.
As stated above your truck should last you a good long time. If you're located up north rust will kill the truck in 10-15 years, if not it should last quite a bit longer with care and maintenance.
And these timing chains are nothing Dave, some engines like the EcoBoost V6 use one chain for both banks.
Tom, I have no problem with the timing chains. The service manager at my Ford store showed me a broken one from a neglected V10 engine and it was nasty and caked with crud and hence his recommendation to change oil every 5K miles.
Ah yes, the rust belt .... I think about 50% of our town's winter salt supply is currently somewhere on my truck (or on our Fusion)
That sounds like a nice ride. That engine will last forever and has been said change the oil at 5k intervals and change the spark plugs at 50k intervals. Take care of it and it will last a long time. I would not hesitate to buy a 08-10 v10 with over 100k miles that was taken care of.
I agree with the statements about gas mileage. There is not much you can do about it. Most of the aftermarket intakes, throttle body spacers, power chips (gas), and fuel additives are snake oil. My V10 did seem to idle and accelerate a little smoother when I dropped in a K&N air filter. That could all be in my head. As for the fuel mileage, it just plain sucks, but I knew that when I bought the truck. I didn't want to shell out the big bucks for a diesel since i plan on using the truck primarily for four-wheel-drive in the winter. Maybe I can earn a few bucks pulling people out of the ditch in the snow to pay for gas.
03-19-2015, 09:32 PM
Opinions on a 2010 6.8 V10 Cabela edition
. Been having problems with the rear parking sensors they no longer beep when backing up and tell me to check rear parking sensors not sure how? Thanks for any help!!
