6.0 With Zero Problems
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i am reading abiut all of these problems with the 6.0 is it just the '03 motors? im looking to buy a '04 or '05 E-350 15 pass van and WILL NOT buy a gas motor. any info on the newer motors is appreciated . stay safe , jimmy
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totally true tim , my 2002 7.3 has 48k since may 2003 (got it with 4k) except for oil changes and the tranny fluid changed, no problems. however, reading all those negative reports about the 6.0 are kinda shying me away from buying one. im pretty sure id get a more honest answer here then from a salesman lol. if the problems are squared away with the 04 and 05's comin in no sweat. seems the problems are with the 03's. thanx for keepin me informed , helluva website. stay safe, jimmy
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No problems here
4x4 SRW SWB CC F-350
June 9 03 build date
Original flash programing as delivered in July
22,000 miles
Highway 17.0 to 18.5 (~75 mph)
Mixed city 14.5 - 15.5
Towing w/8K load 10-12 mpg
Only service has been oil changes and fuel filters. No leaks, no smoke, no hesitation, or any of the other issues that have been noted so far.
June 9 03 build date
Original flash programing as delivered in July
22,000 miles
Highway 17.0 to 18.5 (~75 mph)
Mixed city 14.5 - 15.5
Towing w/8K load 10-12 mpg
Only service has been oil changes and fuel filters. No leaks, no smoke, no hesitation, or any of the other issues that have been noted so far.
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oh yea forgot, even with my driver letting it go 11 quarts low.(smoked and bucked till it was filled. NOW he knows to check the oil, didnt believe me when i told him i still have no problems. love my 7.3, lets pray the 04/05 6.0 is problem free too. ttyl jimmy
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Re: No problems here
Originally posted by aurora_1
4x4 SRW SWB CC F-350
June 9 03 build date
Original flash programing as delivered in July
22,000 miles
Highway 17.0 to 18.5 (~75 mph)
Mixed city 14.5 - 15.5
Towing w/8K load 10-12 mpg
Only service has been oil changes and fuel filters. No leaks, no smoke, no hesitation, or any of the other issues that have been noted so far.
4x4 SRW SWB CC F-350
June 9 03 build date
Original flash programing as delivered in July
22,000 miles
Highway 17.0 to 18.5 (~75 mph)
Mixed city 14.5 - 15.5
Towing w/8K load 10-12 mpg
Only service has been oil changes and fuel filters. No leaks, no smoke, no hesitation, or any of the other issues that have been noted so far.
Thanks
Go to this thread, read completely…. Follow, on page 3..MLF250’s format, it is good…and easy! and post. Important update to instructions on page 6.
Most important part of this data...also, there “is” owners out there that have had no problems. To be fare to my methodology… I need the same from the “no problem” owners.. i.e. mileage (mileage is the odometer reading)
important a “no problem” statement if you have had none.
ODOMETER reading at time of problem is critical.
In addition, please read more instructions, bottom of first page, posted by Tim L
The simpler the writing (posting) of “problem/odometer” reading………….the easier it will be to collate.
Do not need many words, NO stories.
I must reduce all the date into a usable format; extra words will take more time to complete.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=185570
I implore all 6.0 owners to please take the time
Thanks
Tim
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2004 f250 king ranch, crew cab, 4x4 loaded. eng build date 11/03, just got latest flash, 3/08/2004, engine is now louder, sounds like the oold 7.3 at idle, mileage too soon to tell, it looks worse.
still having 4 wheel drive engagaement problems, I think not enough vacuum, never had this with old 7.3, dealer says I am crazy!
4,450 miles, debating envoking lemon law, will test off road this weekend, if it does not work, lemon law time!
I think ford conspired selling this 6.0, made it quiter at the dealer lot, but knew it would need reprogramming after it sold, but in order make EPA happy, purposedly retarded timing.
still having 4 wheel drive engagaement problems, I think not enough vacuum, never had this with old 7.3, dealer says I am crazy!
4,450 miles, debating envoking lemon law, will test off road this weekend, if it does not work, lemon law time!
I think ford conspired selling this 6.0, made it quiter at the dealer lot, but knew it would need reprogramming after it sold, but in order make EPA happy, purposedly retarded timing.
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From: Houston TX
Sorry to be repetitious, but glad to be---NO PROBLEMS!!
863 miles and getting 15.6 city, and got 19.37 on a 400 mile trip two days ago. These are manually figured figures. Everything is perfect. Well, my clock won't set.. LEMON LAW. GIVE ME A NEW TRUCK.. lol.
863 miles and getting 15.6 city, and got 19.37 on a 400 mile trip two days ago. These are manually figured figures. Everything is perfect. Well, my clock won't set.. LEMON LAW. GIVE ME A NEW TRUCK.. lol.