05' 6.0 owners
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05' 6.0 owners
Hello, my brother is about to buy a 6.0 SD and wanted to hear some opinions on how the 05' is holding up. Have these engines had the problems they did back when they were first released? Has Ford done a good job of correcting these problems from the factory? Thanks for any help
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Originally Posted by mlazuka
Hello, my brother is about to buy a 6.0 SD and wanted to hear some opinions on how the 05' is holding up. Have these engines had the problems they did back when they were first released? Has Ford done a good job of correcting these problems from the factory? Thanks for any help
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Good luck with 05
I had a 03 replaced because of oil leaks and many other things.I have a 05 king ranch drw f4x4 cc that has never been back for repairs.It only has 3300 miles on it but the 03 had been back numerous times by this time.The 05 is abetter truck with a much better ride plus a lot shorter turning radius.I think they have corrected many of the problems with the early built 03s.
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05 tranny
Loved my 05 250 until yesterday. 7500 miles. My concrete drive now has dual transmission fluid racing stripes. Not on any of the recall list, but has broke the spring clip and shoved it through the side of the tranny. Looks like the old problem still not solved.
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From: Washington, Kansas
Originally Posted by LETSROLL
Loved my 05 250 until yesterday. 7500 miles. My concrete drive now has dual transmission fluid racing stripes. Not on any of the recall list, but has broke the spring clip and shoved it through the side of the tranny. Looks like the old problem still not solved.
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My 05 engine has been 'flawless' to date..
Rest of the truck build has been great, other than I lost a side carrier bearing in the rear diff., and had some auto trans trouble that still is not corrected.. 7K and change on the clock now..
....................HP....................
Rest of the truck build has been great, other than I lost a side carrier bearing in the rear diff., and had some auto trans trouble that still is not corrected.. 7K and change on the clock now..
....................HP....................
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From: Cool, CA
Hit 8000 miles on my 250 FX4 PSD this morning. It's been to the dealer for:
Overall great truck, the 2 issues above are very minor and I can live with the mileage. As for teh SCMT trouble, can't really blame that on Ford now, can I?
- Leaking fuel around fuel filter O-ring
- Ford "loose" steering (can't find nothing wrong with it)
- 14 mpg (Was told this is good for the '05)
Overall great truck, the 2 issues above are very minor and I can live with the mileage. As for teh SCMT trouble, can't really blame that on Ford now, can I?
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From: north west new jersey
i can't speak for the 6.0. but over all the 05/06 sd's are great trucks . this moderators 05 gaser has had one trip to my dealer for a bad gas pedal switch which turned out to a miss bent gas pedal assembly. you will amazed with the smooth highway ride. it's almost like a caddie or linc.
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From: Great Falls MT.
5600 on my 05 PSD 4x4 CC LB my first diesel, I am so impressed with this truck, rides far better than my 98 Expy, quieter, more stable, pulls like a champ, lots of interior room, I just love the sound when that diesel fires up! The only problem is the oil leak from the oil pressure regulator hex nut which is acutually leaking from the front main seal. Its such small leak I almost don't even worry about it, running dye in the oil now.
