6.0 L Good engine?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2013
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I would suggest not buying a 6.0l unless you want to learn all about it. Do crazy amounts of preventative maintenance and run an array of aftermarket gauges. Just my opinion. Ever since Ford dropped the 7.3 I've never even considered a diesel. Unless you need a diesel I'd pass on owning one.
My .02 and worth exactly what you paid for it.
My .02 and worth exactly what you paid for it.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 330
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After owning TWO diesels...I would not own another....for several reasons.
a) Unless you are "hauling heavy" it isn't worth the extra expense. I just bought a 6.2L gasser and it pulls stronger than my 1997 7.3 Powerstroke ever did...and just as well as my '06 Duramax.
b) Cost of ownership of a diesel outweighs any "fuel savings". Oil changes are expensive...parts are expensive...labour is expensive...breakdowns are expensive.
c) If you breakdown in the middle of nowhere, chances are any mechanic you find will NOT be able to properly troubleshoot and repair your diesel...and the newer your model, the worse this issue becomes.
d) I prefer to jump into my vehicle...turn the key and drive away without worrying about glow plugs...fuel lubricity...DEF...WIF lights...EGT's...Boost pressures...etc.
Having said all this, diesels have their place...these are my opinions (FWIW).
I've heard that the 6.0 is a decent engine ONCE IT HAS BEEN BULLET-PROOFED...but unless you want to spend a LOT of money doing this....I would avoid it.
a) Unless you are "hauling heavy" it isn't worth the extra expense. I just bought a 6.2L gasser and it pulls stronger than my 1997 7.3 Powerstroke ever did...and just as well as my '06 Duramax.
b) Cost of ownership of a diesel outweighs any "fuel savings". Oil changes are expensive...parts are expensive...labour is expensive...breakdowns are expensive.
c) If you breakdown in the middle of nowhere, chances are any mechanic you find will NOT be able to properly troubleshoot and repair your diesel...and the newer your model, the worse this issue becomes.
d) I prefer to jump into my vehicle...turn the key and drive away without worrying about glow plugs...fuel lubricity...DEF...WIF lights...EGT's...Boost pressures...etc.
Having said all this, diesels have their place...these are my opinions (FWIW).
I've heard that the 6.0 is a decent engine ONCE IT HAS BEEN BULLET-PROOFED...but unless you want to spend a LOT of money doing this....I would avoid it.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 813
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The International made 6.0L diesel is just about the worst engine ever made. It Almost bankrupted Ford and really put a lot of bad feelings for Ford diesels. I think Ford lost a lost of customers over the horrible 6.0L Diesel.
I imagine Dodge and Chevy wished Ford would have kept selling them. Hehehehe
On the flip side, Ford's own 6.7L has been doing very well.
I have owned both and would never want another 6.0L Diesel.
I imagine Dodge and Chevy wished Ford would have kept selling them. Hehehehe
On the flip side, Ford's own 6.7L has been doing very well.
I have owned both and would never want another 6.0L Diesel.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 922
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After owning TWO diesels...I would not own another....for several reasons.
a) Unless you are "hauling heavy" it isn't worth the extra expense. I just bought a 6.2L gasser and it pulls stronger than my 1997 7.3 Powerstroke ever did...and just as well as my '06 Duramax.
b) Cost of ownership of a diesel outweighs any "fuel savings". Oil changes are expensive...parts are expensive...labour is expensive...breakdowns are expensive.
c) If you breakdown in the middle of nowhere, chances are any mechanic you find will NOT be able to properly troubleshoot and repair your diesel...and the newer your model, the worse this issue becomes.
d) I prefer to jump into my vehicle...turn the key and drive away without worrying about glow plugs...fuel lubricity...DEF...WIF lights...EGT's...Boost pressures...etc.
Having said all this, diesels have their place...these are my opinions (FWIW).
I've heard that the 6.0 is a decent engine ONCE IT HAS BEEN BULLET-PROOFED...but unless you want to spend a LOT of money doing this....I would avoid it.
a) Unless you are "hauling heavy" it isn't worth the extra expense. I just bought a 6.2L gasser and it pulls stronger than my 1997 7.3 Powerstroke ever did...and just as well as my '06 Duramax.
b) Cost of ownership of a diesel outweighs any "fuel savings". Oil changes are expensive...parts are expensive...labour is expensive...breakdowns are expensive.
c) If you breakdown in the middle of nowhere, chances are any mechanic you find will NOT be able to properly troubleshoot and repair your diesel...and the newer your model, the worse this issue becomes.
d) I prefer to jump into my vehicle...turn the key and drive away without worrying about glow plugs...fuel lubricity...DEF...WIF lights...EGT's...Boost pressures...etc.
Having said all this, diesels have their place...these are my opinions (FWIW).
I've heard that the 6.0 is a decent engine ONCE IT HAS BEEN BULLET-PROOFED...but unless you want to spend a LOT of money doing this....I would avoid it.
You basically throw away the truck if the engine has a big fail. The 6.2's are very good engines.
I would only get a diesel if I towed VERY heavy and VERY frequently. With the new 7.3 gasser coming out I can see a severe drop in diesel sales.
Also, at the end of this year the marine industry is switching to low sulfer fuel. This will put a squeeze on diesel and likely upping the price, possibly substantially.
The gap between diesel fuel prices and gasoline prices will get bigger or much bigger.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Not as far west as I want
I’m not got getting rid of my 6.0 anytime soon. However, do your homework. There are several things you need to mindful of. The repairs are cheaper compared to a 6.4 diesel. After buying mine, I dropped $2,500 for an EGR delete, new oil cooler and a new radiator.
I haven't had any issues with mine in three years since doing that work. The injectors will need some attention some day soon.
Are they good, if cared for and maintained properly, likely yes. Knowing what to watch for and staying ahead of it, yes. Would I buy a other 6.0? Nope. Mainly due to age. My pickup is happiest when it is pulling a trailer. Mine will go down the road like a raped ape.
A 6.2 would be my preference. I’d like to see what the 7.3 gas can do.
I haven't had any issues with mine in three years since doing that work. The injectors will need some attention some day soon.
Are they good, if cared for and maintained properly, likely yes. Knowing what to watch for and staying ahead of it, yes. Would I buy a other 6.0? Nope. Mainly due to age. My pickup is happiest when it is pulling a trailer. Mine will go down the road like a raped ape.
A 6.2 would be my preference. I’d like to see what the 7.3 gas can do.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,164
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From: Tri-Cities, TN
I purchased an ‘06 6.0 F350 that had been in a small fleet since new, relatively low miles (126k), and had a ton of preventative maintenance done to the known trouble areas (EGR, studs, etc.) before any troubles appeared. It runs well, has good power considering that empty the truck weighs 9k, gets excellent fuel economy, tows over mountain passes like a champ - up to a point. The best part about this truck is the 5 speed auto, an enormous improvement over the 4R100 in every way. The downsides are the noise, the 6.0s are just straight-up loud, and the money it costs to fix them f much goes wrong, and they still fetch a considerable premium on the used market compared to an equivalent V10- powered truck. Would I buy another 6.0? If I found another with the history and maintenance, not to mention being a later model year 6.0, yes. But I would much rather find a V10 with the 5R110.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,031
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From a previous 4.9F150/5.0F150/5.8OBS/7.5OBS/5.4SD/6.8SD/7.3OBS/7.3SD/6.0DRWSD owner, buy a 6.2L gas engine. The technology there now nets better MPGs and HP than ever before.
5.4L engines are showing their age now with cam phaser and timing chain issues, not to mention spark plug and plug thread issues to boot.
6.8L v10s are, well, just as bad as the 5.4L, but with slightly more HP and way less MPG.
7.3L engines may be reliable but are severely underpowered and are becoming (really) dated.
6.0L engine may be unreliable to start, but after some upgrades, they can last longer than a 7.3L and be more powerful than a 6.4L
6.4L, just don't ask.... Take whatever you paid to bulletproof a 6.0L and add a 0 behind it and still wont be reliable.
6.7Ls are now showing that they aren't all there either. Turbo failures, DEF problems, fuel system issues and other items are costing people in the $10k range to repair out of warranty.
5.4L engines are showing their age now with cam phaser and timing chain issues, not to mention spark plug and plug thread issues to boot.
6.8L v10s are, well, just as bad as the 5.4L, but with slightly more HP and way less MPG.
7.3L engines may be reliable but are severely underpowered and are becoming (really) dated.
6.0L engine may be unreliable to start, but after some upgrades, they can last longer than a 7.3L and be more powerful than a 6.4L
6.4L, just don't ask.... Take whatever you paid to bulletproof a 6.0L and add a 0 behind it and still wont be reliable.
6.7Ls are now showing that they aren't all there either. Turbo failures, DEF problems, fuel system issues and other items are costing people in the $10k range to repair out of warranty.
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 8
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From: Filer, Idaho
Hello Suyleman, Check out Powerstrokehelp.com. This guy knows all about Ford diesels. He has some great videos and from my interpretation the 6.0L is the way to go if you bulletproof it.
Good Luck, William
Good Luck, William
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,279
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Hello Suyleman, Check out Powerstrokehelp.com. This guy knows all about Ford diesels. He has some great videos and from my interpretation the 6.0L is the way to go if you bulletproof it.
The man makes his living off this POS.
Take that into consideration.
The man makes his living off this POS.
Take that into consideration.
