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6.0 owner here
Looking to move up to 2010 6.7. Just a few questions come to mind. Will I have to worry about head studs? How reliable compared to the 6.0 not trying to bash or anything I love my 6.0 but tired of keeping her in the shop any opinions would be great thanks FTE
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Oh ok thank you I though 2010 was the first year they started making the 6.7
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tail end of 2010 the 6.7 started coming out.
I would shoot for a late 2012 to 2015.
Overall they have been good.
Your biggest thing to concern yourself with is the emissions. You still have EGR and also the DPF and SCR system (DEF fluid).
I would shoot for a late 2012 to 2015.
Overall they have been good.
Your biggest thing to concern yourself with is the emissions. You still have EGR and also the DPF and SCR system (DEF fluid).
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I have had 2 6.0's, 1 6.4, and now own a 2015 6.7 F350. My 6.0's and my 6.4 was tuned. I see no reason to tune the 6.7. It tows better than my 6.4 tuned.
I would go from a 6.0 to a 6.7. I have no regrets.
I would go from a 6.0 to a 6.7. I have no regrets.
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I don't think you will find yourself alone in this forum. I went from a 6.0 to my 2014 6.7. You will never regret the investment and piece of mind. No more monitoring oil temp vs. coolant temp. No more hard starts, no starts, FICM failures, and clogged EGR valves. Actually this forum is pretty boring. My 6.0 was paid off for a long time, but I was spending just as much every year to keep in on the road as my new truck is costing me. Every time you get a 6.0 fixed you say "this should do it, nothing else will go wrong. It is cheaper than a new truck". Then the next trip you go on, surprise surprise its something else. I just couldn't take it anymore.
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I don't think you will find yourself alone in this forum. I went from a 6.0 to my 2014 6.7. You will never regret the investment and piece of mind. No more monitoring oil temp vs. coolant temp. No more hard starts, no starts, FICM failures, and clogged EGR valves. Actually this forum is pretty boring. My 6.0 was paid off for a long time, but I was spending just as much every year to keep in on the road as my new truck is costing me. Every time you get a 6.0 fixed you say "this should do it, nothing else will go wrong. It is cheaper than a new truck". Then the next trip you go on, surprise surprise its something else. I just couldn't take it anymore.
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6.7 can have EGR cooler issues. The cure is run the darn thing hard sometimes.
If you just baby it then the cooler will clog up.
If you just baby it then the cooler will clog up.
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From: Idaho
6.0
I went from a BAD 6.0 to a 6.7. The 6.7 has had less problems in 3 years then my 6.0 did 3 month.
I have own it for 3 years. I have had a few things done under warranty.
What I have done
Wind Noise 2 or 3 trips to the dealer to get it fixed
Strange white growth by my oil filter
Regens every 120 to 150 miles, Two dealers said normal. I switch to HRP Diesel regens are now at 250+ miles.
All in all this truck has been very good to me. I hear some of the 15 have a problems with value sticking. It sounds like a jackhammer and rocks the truck. This would be my ONLY concern. I would make side deal with the dealer to take the truck back if the new truck has this issues. If I had extra money I would get a new 15 without a worry.
Also read up on HPFP on this truck. Water in fuel can cost you 10 grand in repairs. Ford will not warranty the replacement if water is found in the fuel. Most people car insurance does cover this. There are people out there that trade in there truck at first sign of water in fuel. So the used market could be a little more tricky. If you get a used truck you might want to have a diesel tech check to see if there are sign of water in fuel.
I have own it for 3 years. I have had a few things done under warranty.
What I have done
Wind Noise 2 or 3 trips to the dealer to get it fixed
Strange white growth by my oil filter
Regens every 120 to 150 miles, Two dealers said normal. I switch to HRP Diesel regens are now at 250+ miles.
All in all this truck has been very good to me. I hear some of the 15 have a problems with value sticking. It sounds like a jackhammer and rocks the truck. This would be my ONLY concern. I would make side deal with the dealer to take the truck back if the new truck has this issues. If I had extra money I would get a new 15 without a worry.
Also read up on HPFP on this truck. Water in fuel can cost you 10 grand in repairs. Ford will not warranty the replacement if water is found in the fuel. Most people car insurance does cover this. There are people out there that trade in there truck at first sign of water in fuel. So the used market could be a little more tricky. If you get a used truck you might want to have a diesel tech check to see if there are sign of water in fuel.
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Also went from a 6.0 to a 6.7
You can also count me in on the camp as a former 6.0 owner to a 6.7. As a tech who wrenches on products wearing a blue oval for a living since 2000, including diesel trucks I will agree with pretty much all of the comments above. For clarity, I went from a 2007 that gave me ZERO problems in the four years that I owned it, to my current 2016 that I've had since late August of this year. Both Crew Cab 4x4 trucks.
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Diesel HPR
Well let’s start by what it not. It not biodiesel, and it not petrol diesel. From what I can tell it currently only sold in California. It meets the ASTM d975 standard for all diesel engines. My engine runs smother and quieter. Take a look at the links below. It is consider a low carbon, renewable fuel. I can get to a lot of detail if you want, just ask. The great state of CA considers it a low carbon renewable fuel. It sells a little cheap then petrol diesel.
Tech Spec sheet
http://dieselhpr.com/assets/media/Di...cification.pdf
Starting point for most people
Propel Diesel HPR
About Diesel HPR | Propel Diesel HPR
Tech Spec sheet
http://dieselhpr.com/assets/media/Di...cification.pdf
Starting point for most people
Propel Diesel HPR
About Diesel HPR | Propel Diesel HPR
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Well let’s start by what it not. It not biodiesel, and it not petrol diesel. From what I can tell it currently only sold in California. It meets the ASTM d975 standard for all diesel engines. My engine runs smother and quieter. Take a look at the links below. It is consider a low carbon, renewable fuel. I can get to a lot of detail if you want, just ask. The great state of CA considers it a low carbon renewable fuel. It sells a little cheap then petrol diesel.
Tech Spec sheet
http://dieselhpr.com/assets/media/Di...cification.pdf
Starting point for most people
Propel Diesel HPR
About Diesel HPR | Propel Diesel HPR
Tech Spec sheet
http://dieselhpr.com/assets/media/Di...cification.pdf
Starting point for most people
Propel Diesel HPR
About Diesel HPR | Propel Diesel HPR
Sounds too good to be true!