Hey everyone, I feel like im in a dilemma, I currently own a 2005 Dodge 2500 with the 5.9 Cummins, 157K and a rebuilt tranny with 20k on it. It runs good but like most complaints its a crap truck build around a great motor. I just stumbled upon a 2006 F250 6.0L with 78K....Its at a dealership, it got traded in with a puked motor so the dealership either rebuilt the motor or got a rebuilt motor for it. While they were replacing the motor they put in better head studs and did the EGR delete, which from what ive read is the biggest issues with that motor. My question is, would it be worth trading in my cummins for this truck with half the miles and a new motor with the mods already done? They said they have all the paperwork to back whats been done. Any info would be great!


Thanks!

 

Correct me if i'm wrong someone I didn't think a dealership was allowed to sell a vehicle with a modified engine like that? While having that done from what i've read is generally the best thing for that motor I would be wary still.

 

Do the background work:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...used-6-0l.html

 

I agree. Its against federal law for a dealer to knowingly sell a truck with a modified exhaust system.

 

Long time Dodge Cummins owner myself. I posted my observations a few months ago https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1381294-ford-6-0-vs-dodge-cummins-5-9-a.html

 

I'm a diehard Ford guy but I'd keep the dodge. Even "bulletproof" 6.0 give out all the time, I'd fix whatever is wrong with the dodge and keep driving her. I'm sure it will be thousands less to fix than when the 6.0 breaks down

 

I like ford trucks but the 6.0 and 6.4 diesels have more than their share of problems.. Keep the dodge with the cummins motor.

 

The ford is a better made body but the cummins is a better motor then the 6.0 so it's whatever you want to last longer in my opinion

 

buy the truck and put the motor in it.

 

Based on the background work already done in the above link I'd avoid the thing. Looks like a very finicky motor with a ton of things to keep your eye on all the time.
I want to drive my truck, not constantly stare at the gauges wondering what the hell is going to crap out on me next because I didn't use very, very specific fluids & filters and flush things here & there at what seem to me to be relatively short intervals.
With that being said, I did own a 1997 7.3 and I used nothing but high quality filters & fluids in it and kept a close eye on things. The only maintenance I ever had to do was change the oil/filter and the fuel filter every spring before the start of my business season. I also made sure to treat the fuel with anti algae and Power Service before putting the truck away for the winter every year. Never had an issue at spring startup.
Maybe you could look into a conversion like senix says.

 

That's a tough call. You have the best year of the 5.9. If they put head studs in the 6.0 and you take care of it you're probably ok. My 6.0 has 160,000 miles on it and the only issue I have is having to warm it up before I drive off. But, since I live in Florida it's not a big thing to me. I personally believe that a lot of the fear and discontent about the 6.0 is over exaggerated. I know some of them had issues, but there are plenty of them out there that are just fine. What exactly is wrong with your Dodge?

 

The 6.0 and 6.4 were built by international and were adapted for use in ford trucks. I'm not sure ford put an adequate fuel filtration system in their trucks, they certainly did not put in an adequate oil filtrations system, and due to how the oil cooling system and coolant system inter act..failed to put in a coolant filtration system. These engines have difficulty running on plain old low sulphur fuel. Over heating due to air and low pressure cooling systems is common. repairs are in increments of 5K, 10K, 15K dollars and if you need a lifter replaced the hole motor has to come out.

there are so many problems with the 6.0 and 6.4 that the average Joe should stay away from it unless the vehicle is under warranty and you keep all oyu reciepts for even fuel since if your fuel pump dies....ford will point at the gas station...gas station will point at ford....you will be pointing a both...and your insurance company might not be able to help.