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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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6.0 deisel problems?

I'm shopping for a 2004 F350 and have received conflicting input about the 6.0 engine havig severe problems if vehicle was manufactured prior to a particular date. Can anybody shed some light on this ?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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Sandie

Do a "search" on this site, for this is simply too much available, to simply list them in one answer. You find the information considerable, and invaluable -- but you will have to do some reading.

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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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Whoa whoa whoa...the 6.0 having some problems? nawwwwwwww
 
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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Cliff Notes version ?

Yes and No....

some early build motors (Pre May 03) have had problems...
some have not....

I have and April 03 Ex that has been great for 22K HARD miles !
YRMV
 
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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My 04 Excursion runs perfect. Best truck I ever owned.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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I have a late may/03 build motor and it's been pretty un-reliable. It's somewhat of a crap shoot but they do seem to be getting better. If you're looking for the quiet diesel ford orginally advertised though, you'll have to go to GM or Dodge. Ford has given up on pilot injection apparently.
 
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