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Post Fiend
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Interesting
I think it's my time to be one of those dreaded people that just come on to the forum and vent.
You know, I come from the 6.0 forum. I used to get ragged on quite a bit for having a 6.0 and being one of the few that actually loved those engines.
However, that 6.0 never once threw a CEL, never left me stranded. Now some of that could have been what I did to it, some of that could have been I knew what the 6.0 needed or didn't need to make it last longer.
However, with this 6.7 with roughly a year of ownership, it's going to be in the shop for it's second repair for the same exact thing. The first time was 3 weeks ago.
Otherwise, I love the truck, but I'm starting to have buyer's regrets big time.
You know, I come from the 6.0 forum. I used to get ragged on quite a bit for having a 6.0 and being one of the few that actually loved those engines.
However, that 6.0 never once threw a CEL, never left me stranded. Now some of that could have been what I did to it, some of that could have been I knew what the 6.0 needed or didn't need to make it last longer.
However, with this 6.7 with roughly a year of ownership, it's going to be in the shop for it's second repair for the same exact thing. The first time was 3 weeks ago.
Otherwise, I love the truck, but I'm starting to have buyer's regrets big time.
Laughing Gas
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From: Ford, WA
I was down on my 6.7 during the first few years owning it.. 3 bad EGT sensors, bad DEF tank, air charge cooler sensor, hvac blower went bad, a/c evaporator leak, and the transmission needing a new solenoid pack but the engine itself has been pretty much trouble free*knocks on wood*... I have my old 86 f350 that's getting a reman 6.9 diesel to use as a backup..just in case.
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I know that you may simply be venting but don't hold on to a truck that you don't trust or no longer enjoy owning. Dealers all over the place to trade with to get something you will enjoy.
Next truck does not have to be a Ford.
Next truck does not have to be a Ford.
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I was down on my 6.7 during the first few years owning it.. 3 bad EGT sensors, bad DEF tank, air charge cooler sensor, hvac blower went bad, a/c evaporator leak, and the transmission needing a new solenoid pack but the engine itself has been pretty much trouble free*knocks on wood*...
I had a short (very short) foray into another brand. Even with what's going on with this one, I can tolerate it versus what I had to deal with in the another one.
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Mine has been flawless with the except for the radio.
Crystal has helped with that.
New complete unit is on the way.
Crystal has helped with that.
New complete unit is on the way.
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I've dealt with this service department since the 90s, know a lot of them by name, so I know they do their best. Every now and then you just get a problem child.
Otherwise, I love the truck. I'm more of the person that likes the tech though, but that can be a PITA (as is the case now). Although, I do miss my first vehicle of freedom at times (granddad's '86 F250 6.9).
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I guess this is my cosmic karma for having a really good 6.0.
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I appreciate the the thought. Dealer had it yesterday and they said it was ready for pickup just a few min. ago.
I've dealt with this service department since the 90s, know a lot of them by name, so I know they do their best. Every now and then you just get a problem child...
I've dealt with this service department since the 90s, know a lot of them by name, so I know they do their best. Every now and then you just get a problem child...
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I appreciate that and I'll be sure to keep you in mind the next time.
Otherwise I'm loving the truck, it just appears both times more of electronic gremlins then anything (based on what they are telling me). The downside to all the tech.
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It is one huge reason that I go for extended warranty on new vehicles!
I worry way more about this than a mechanical malfunction! Best of luck to you!
And the last diesel that I owned was not a
, and really got burned by poor dealer support 
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