V10 life expectancy
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From: Denver, Co
My thoughts exactly, Monster. I'd guess an autopsy would reveal a casting/manufacturing defect that was not detected before it broke in a catastrophic manner. Would be interesting to hear what happened. I am also a bit curious why a 38K motor has no warranty coverage.
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Wish I knew. The oil was just changed. Oil was still good after the damage was done. Everything seemed fine. It has been 4 weeks and I am still trying to get all the issues worked out.
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It is a 2000.
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What made you think the engine needed to be replaced? Did it make a sound? Stop running? Did the mechanic just say "yep it's toast and you need a new engine"? Just trying to understand the background. Like Deluxe said there could have been a casting or manufacturing issue that led to the failure. It does happen but it's pretty rare.
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What made you think the engine needed to be replaced? Did it make a sound? Stop running? Did the mechanic just say "yep it's toast and you need a new engine"? Just trying to understand the background. Like Deluxe said there could have been a casting or manufacturing issue that led to the failure. It does happen but it's pretty rare.
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Well sorry to hear that. For all our advances in manufacturing and casting bad parts slip through. Most will find this engine strong and dependable and calling the entire engine line "junk" is a unfair assessment.
If you replaced the entire engine why would there be a need to tear down this engine? Or did your mechanic replace the damaged parts form the existing engine? If so what was all replaced? What do you mean by it's running "crappy"?
I'm asking because there is alot of information and people on this forum and it may save you some time, money and headaches by providing this info.
Also a well equipped shop should be able get all the same tools as a Ford dealership.
If you replaced the entire engine why would there be a need to tear down this engine? Or did your mechanic replace the damaged parts form the existing engine? If so what was all replaced? What do you mean by it's running "crappy"?
I'm asking because there is alot of information and people on this forum and it may save you some time, money and headaches by providing this info.
Also a well equipped shop should be able get all the same tools as a Ford dealership.
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What I mean by running crappy is I have to constantly give it gas to keep it started. Acts like it is missing and is running really sluggish.
I replaced the long block.
I replaced the long block.
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2000 F250 SD 4x4 Supercab Short bed V-10.
Fixed over the years;
Brakes, tires, wiper blades, AC Compressor, Plugs, Ball joints, Wheel hubs, and a Clutch (at 210K).
Current Problems;
Rear end whine (getting looked at next Friday) pinion seal leaking.
Few paint chips/ rust starting to creep out from under the paint.
Front rotor(s) warped
Chip in windshield
Bent tailgate (550lb steel plate on edge was too much for the inner liner to handle)
Currently has 291,000 on it. Runs great and is well worth having rear end looked at.
This is a truck that has lived on Cape Cod it's entire life.
I have no complaints. She has done me right.
---Nailer---
Fixed over the years;
Brakes, tires, wiper blades, AC Compressor, Plugs, Ball joints, Wheel hubs, and a Clutch (at 210K).
Current Problems;
Rear end whine (getting looked at next Friday) pinion seal leaking.
Few paint chips/ rust starting to creep out from under the paint.
Front rotor(s) warped
Chip in windshield
Bent tailgate (550lb steel plate on edge was too much for the inner liner to handle)
Currently has 291,000 on it. Runs great and is well worth having rear end looked at.
This is a truck that has lived on Cape Cod it's entire life.
I have no complaints. She has done me right.
---Nailer---
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From: Round Rock, TX
I just financed a 04 V10 with 95k on it if that tells you anything about what I think of their reliability.
I know this is a very controversial opinion and I don't mean to spark the gas vs diesel debate, but IMO the 01+ V10 is a "safer" buy in terms of reliability than the 6.0L.
I know this is a very controversial opinion and I don't mean to spark the gas vs diesel debate, but IMO the 01+ V10 is a "safer" buy in terms of reliability than the 6.0L.
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Did you end up replacing the PCM as well? How did the mechanic trace everything back to the PCM being bad? Sounds awful fishy.