high miles, serious problems
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high miles, serious problems
just wondering if anybody has some serious miles on there truck and any problems with the high miles. so far it seems there has just been the minor stuff, oil leak, smoke on start up, surging ect... . anyone having any major repairs? so far the minor problems i can live with. other than that the truck has been wonderful
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From: hayward usa
Just hit 10,000 miles a few days ago on my 04 4wd...Tow anywhere from 5000 to 18,000# regularly. Only thing I have had to do so far is oil changes and rotate the tires.That power will evaporate that right back tire in NO time..I would recommend the limited slip to anyone looking at these trucks.My 7.3 had it and I miss that option.Other than that the truck has been bullet proof.Automatic tranny is the first Ford I,ve owned that I LOVE how it shifts without modifications!Only complaint? The steering has very poor "on center" feel compared to a 150...Would I buy one again? Can you say "best diesel out there?" 
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I've just turned 17,000 miles with mine and have also had no problems other than those induced by the flashes. I pull a ~10,000 lb trailer from time to time, and yes, it will burn down the rear tires :-)
I have limited slip and do strongly recommend it to everyone.
I have limited slip and do strongly recommend it to everyone.
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally posted by NewHolland
Just hit 10,000 miles a few days ago on my 04 4wd...Tow anywhere from 5000 to 18,000# regularly. Only thing I have had to do so far is oil changes and rotate the tires.That power will evaporate that right back tire in NO time..I would recommend the limited slip to anyone looking at these trucks.My 7.3 had it and I miss that option.Other than that the truck has been bullet proof.Automatic tranny is the first Ford I,ve owned that I LOVE how it shifts without modifications!Only complaint? The steering has very poor "on center" feel compared to a 150...Would I buy one again? Can you say "best diesel out there?"
Just hit 10,000 miles a few days ago on my 04 4wd...Tow anywhere from 5000 to 18,000# regularly. Only thing I have had to do so far is oil changes and rotate the tires.That power will evaporate that right back tire in NO time..I would recommend the limited slip to anyone looking at these trucks.My 7.3 had it and I miss that option.Other than that the truck has been bullet proof.Automatic tranny is the first Ford I,ve owned that I LOVE how it shifts without modifications!Only complaint? The steering has very poor "on center" feel compared to a 150...Would I buy one again? Can you say "best diesel out there?"
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From: 3rd Rock
There is some problems linking the thread,
If you have problems go to the 6.0 area and click on
Problem/mileage on 6.0’s to all owners!
or try this link one more time! I think it works now
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If you have problems go to the 6.0 area and click on
Problem/mileage on 6.0’s to all owners!
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HEY ALL 6.0 OWNERS,I HAVE A 6.0 IN A 03 F-350 FX4 DUALLY LARIAT WITH THE WORKS.I LOVE THE TRUCK,BUT I HAVE HAD SOME TROUBLE IN THE 58,000+ MILESI HAVE PUT ON IT.I AM A CONTRACTOR & USALLY PUT 150 TO 250 A DAY JUST WORKING.I PULL A 15,000 LB 5TH WHEEL CAMPING & A 30 FT INCLOSED RACECAR HAULER FULL OF TOOLS THAT IS 8 TO 10,000.
ONLY ABOUT 5000MILES OF TOWING, BUT FRONT TIRES SEPARATED AT 18000MILES THEN DID IT AGAIN AT ABOUT 40;000DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK HAS NEVER WORKED UNLESS MANUALLY,THEN ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN CHRISTMAS EVE,MY ALT WENT OUT ,WE WALKED TO THE PARTS STORE (THANK GOD I CAUUGHT ONE OPEN TO MY SUPRISE)BOUGHT A CHARGER ,THE BIG ONE (MINE WERE ALL AT THE HOUSE,BUT LUCKY ENOUGH I HAD MY BIG GENARATOR.CHARGED THE BATTERY,MADE IT 13 MILES,CHARGED AGAIN 30 MIN,MADE IT 15 MORE THEN CHARGED IT ONE MORE TIME 30 MORE MIN AND MADE IT BACK TO THE FARM.NOT A REAL GOOD THING ,BUT I HAVE ORDERED THE ALT (300.00)IT WILL BE HERE MONDAY SO IF YOU HAVENT EXTENDED YOUR WARANTY I WOULD ,ITS TO LATE FOR ME I HAVE HAD A COUPLE MORE GLITCHES BUT GOTTA GET BACK OUTSIDE NOW.
ONLY ABOUT 5000MILES OF TOWING, BUT FRONT TIRES SEPARATED AT 18000MILES THEN DID IT AGAIN AT ABOUT 40;000DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK HAS NEVER WORKED UNLESS MANUALLY,THEN ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN CHRISTMAS EVE,MY ALT WENT OUT ,WE WALKED TO THE PARTS STORE (THANK GOD I CAUUGHT ONE OPEN TO MY SUPRISE)BOUGHT A CHARGER ,THE BIG ONE (MINE WERE ALL AT THE HOUSE,BUT LUCKY ENOUGH I HAD MY BIG GENARATOR.CHARGED THE BATTERY,MADE IT 13 MILES,CHARGED AGAIN 30 MIN,MADE IT 15 MORE THEN CHARGED IT ONE MORE TIME 30 MORE MIN AND MADE IT BACK TO THE FARM.NOT A REAL GOOD THING ,BUT I HAVE ORDERED THE ALT (300.00)IT WILL BE HERE MONDAY SO IF YOU HAVENT EXTENDED YOUR WARANTY I WOULD ,ITS TO LATE FOR ME I HAVE HAD A COUPLE MORE GLITCHES BUT GOTTA GET BACK OUTSIDE NOW.
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally posted by SCREAMER
HEY ALL 6.0 OWNERS,I HAVE A 6.0 IN A 03 F-350 FX4 DUALLY LARIAT WITH THE WORKS.I LOVE THE TRUCK,BUT I HAVE HAD SOME TROUBLE IN THE 58,000+ MILESI HAVE PUT ON IT.I AM A CONTRACTOR & USALLY PUT 150 TO 250 A DAY JUST WORKING.I PULL A 15,000 LB 5TH WHEEL CAMPING & A 30 FT INCLOSED RACECAR HAULER FULL OF TOOLS THAT IS 8 TO 10,000.
ONLY ABOUT 5000MILES OF TOWING, BUT FRONT TIRES SEPARATED AT 18000MILES THEN DID IT AGAIN AT ABOUT 40;000DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK HAS NEVER WORKED UNLESS MANUALLY,THEN ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN CHRISTMAS EVE,MY ALT WENT OUT ,WE WALKED TO THE PARTS STORE (THANK GOD I CAUUGHT ONE OPEN TO MY SUPRISE)BOUGHT A CHARGER ,THE BIG ONE (MINE WERE ALL AT THE HOUSE,BUT LUCKY ENOUGH I HAD MY BIG GENARATOR.CHARGED THE BATTERY,MADE IT 13 MILES,CHARGED AGAIN 30 MIN,MADE IT 15 MORE THEN CHARGED IT ONE MORE TIME 30 MORE MIN AND MADE IT BACK TO THE FARM.NOT A REAL GOOD THING ,BUT I HAVE ORDERED THE ALT (300.00)IT WILL BE HERE MONDAY SO IF YOU HAVENT EXTENDED YOUR WARANTY I WOULD ,ITS TO LATE FOR ME I HAVE HAD A COUPLE MORE GLITCHES BUT GOTTA GET BACK OUTSIDE NOW.
HEY ALL 6.0 OWNERS,I HAVE A 6.0 IN A 03 F-350 FX4 DUALLY LARIAT WITH THE WORKS.I LOVE THE TRUCK,BUT I HAVE HAD SOME TROUBLE IN THE 58,000+ MILESI HAVE PUT ON IT.I AM A CONTRACTOR & USALLY PUT 150 TO 250 A DAY JUST WORKING.I PULL A 15,000 LB 5TH WHEEL CAMPING & A 30 FT INCLOSED RACECAR HAULER FULL OF TOOLS THAT IS 8 TO 10,000.
ONLY ABOUT 5000MILES OF TOWING, BUT FRONT TIRES SEPARATED AT 18000MILES THEN DID IT AGAIN AT ABOUT 40;000DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK HAS NEVER WORKED UNLESS MANUALLY,THEN ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN CHRISTMAS EVE,MY ALT WENT OUT ,WE WALKED TO THE PARTS STORE (THANK GOD I CAUUGHT ONE OPEN TO MY SUPRISE)BOUGHT A CHARGER ,THE BIG ONE (MINE WERE ALL AT THE HOUSE,BUT LUCKY ENOUGH I HAD MY BIG GENARATOR.CHARGED THE BATTERY,MADE IT 13 MILES,CHARGED AGAIN 30 MIN,MADE IT 15 MORE THEN CHARGED IT ONE MORE TIME 30 MORE MIN AND MADE IT BACK TO THE FARM.NOT A REAL GOOD THING ,BUT I HAVE ORDERED THE ALT (300.00)IT WILL BE HERE MONDAY SO IF YOU HAVENT EXTENDED YOUR WARANTY I WOULD ,ITS TO LATE FOR ME I HAVE HAD A COUPLE MORE GLITCHES BUT GOTTA GET BACK OUTSIDE NOW.
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