Help me Buy '05 PSD
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Help me Buy '05 PSD
I am new to the forum, have a Dodge 99 CTD & seriously considering crossing over to PSD. Had my share of problems with my CTD through the years. I have my eye on an 05 F350 with 14k miles, auto. crew cab long bed, single rear wheel.
I really need all you Ford experts out there to help me make my decision. I appreciate it if you could please give me any inputs- pro or con, that you may have including year,engine,tranny, body features,etc- anything & everything.
Maybe I'll soon be a PSD enthusiast instead of a CTD enthusiast !
Thanks in advance for your help.
I really need all you Ford experts out there to help me make my decision. I appreciate it if you could please give me any inputs- pro or con, that you may have including year,engine,tranny, body features,etc- anything & everything.
Maybe I'll soon be a PSD enthusiast instead of a CTD enthusiast !
Thanks in advance for your help.
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For starters, I believe you are looking at a good year... The 05/06's have an improved front end design which IMO ride smoother and turn easier. Also, buying a vehicle with less than 25,000 miles gives you a decent bumper-to-bumper 36k warranty. You should really check the vehicle's maintenance and warranty service record with an Oasis report. This will give you a good indication of whether there have been any problems or issues. Any Ford dealer can provide this report including several FTE members in this forum.
You will especially appreciate the bigger fuel tank in the longbed with increased cruising distance and cargo capacity. Good luck
You will especially appreciate the bigger fuel tank in the longbed with increased cruising distance and cargo capacity. Good luck
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Well this is my un-biased opinion 
, The Ford Super Duty trucks are very very nice trucks, I believe the interior and exterior is nicer than the Dodge's and the ride is a little nicer or but about the same. I have owned a 2004 6.0 and a 2006 Cummins. The Dodge had issues on the truck itself but the motor was strong and problem free!! It is not a question of if you will have a problem with a 6.0 it's a matter of when....I like the Fords a lot, the Dodge truck seems cheaper and isn't quite as nice but that Cummins is amazing!! Do you want a nicer overall (FORD) truck or a lesser (DODGE) truck with a better engine???I love the Fords but I am just giving you some middle of the road advice! I bought and Excursion 6.0 since no-one makes a diesel SUV, if I were in the market again for a pick up though, I am afraid I would go and buy the Lariat Dodge Cummins just because of the 6.0 issues. That's just my 2 cents worth.....
, The Ford Super Duty trucks are very very nice trucks, I believe the interior and exterior is nicer than the Dodge's and the ride is a little nicer or but about the same. I have owned a 2004 6.0 and a 2006 Cummins. The Dodge had issues on the truck itself but the motor was strong and problem free!! It is not a question of if you will have a problem with a 6.0 it's a matter of when....I like the Fords a lot, the Dodge truck seems cheaper and isn't quite as nice but that Cummins is amazing!! Do you want a nicer overall (FORD) truck or a lesser (DODGE) truck with a better engine???I love the Fords but I am just giving you some middle of the road advice! I bought and Excursion 6.0 since no-one makes a diesel SUV, if I were in the market again for a pick up though, I am afraid I would go and buy the Lariat Dodge Cummins just because of the 6.0 issues. That's just my 2 cents worth.....
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Originally Posted by scottman70
if I were in the market again for a pick up though, I am afraid I would go and buy the Lariat Dodge Cummins just because of the 6.0 issues. That's just my 2 cents worth.....
Like our good friend Utahtom said, I'd get the OASIS report and the '05s on up are the strongest trucks out there (still). I don't have anything negative to say on the Dodge either -- if you want to hear negative truck talk from me, ask me about Chevy/GM
Any other options on the '05 you are looking at? (like the integrated brake controller, which is waaay cool) Tell us more about it....
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Originally Posted by scottman70
Well this is my un-biased opinion , .....It is not a question of if you will have a problem with a 6.0 it's a matter of when.... That's just my 2 cents worth.....
, .....It is not a question of if you will have a problem with a 6.0 it's a matter of when.... That's just my 2 cents worth.....
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I'm a Ford diesel tech and I came to Ford at the beggining of the 6.0l and have suffered through the problems along with all of the owners. I can tell you without a doubt that the problems of the past have been revamped, rebuilt and reprogrammed out of them. The 05's really only had two weaknesses, one being the connector for the high pressure pump coming apart and the other being rough running while cold. The high pressure pump connector issue, if it happens, has an updated part that eliminates the chance of it happening again. The rough running cold issue which has affected all model year 6.0l's has been practically eliminated by the latest reprogramming. They've even changed some of the idle strategies on the engine so that you don't have to beat on them to keep them running properly - although 6.0l's will always prefer to be used hard.
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I've got an 05 F350 PSD automatic and couldnt be happier with it. Compared to the Dodges at work, it's day and night compared to them. After driving the Dodges everyday it really makes you apprecite the Ford's. Everybody and their brother know's that the Cummin's diesel is a great engine. The Powerstroke 6.0 is also a great engine, it just get dogged because of the early problems it had. My 05 runs like a champ. I've got it chipped, I drive the hell out of it, and I've had 0 problems. The transmisson is great. If you go with the Ford, which I would recommend, you will not be disappointed. Research the truck first to make sure that's what you want. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by scottman70
It is not a question of if you will have a problem with a 6.0 it's a matter of when.... I am afraid I would go and buy the Lariat Dodge Cummins just because of the 6.0 issues. That's just my 2 cents worth.....
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Originally Posted by utahtom
For starters, I believe you are looking at a good year... The 05/06's have an improved front end design which IMO ride smoother and turn easier. Also, buying a vehicle with less than 25,000 miles gives you a decent bumper-to-bumper 36k warranty. You should really check the vehicle's maintenance and warranty service record with an Oasis report. This will give you a good indication of whether there have been any problems or issues. Any Ford dealer can provide this report including several FTE members in this forum.
You will especially appreciate the bigger fuel tank in the longbed with increased cruising distance and cargo capacity. Good luck
You will especially appreciate the bigger fuel tank in the longbed with increased cruising distance and cargo capacity. Good luck
Is there a major ride comfort difference between the 250 & 350 ? My Dodge had such a rough ride that I had to install Air bag systems in front & rear suspension to tame it down & it is only a 3/4 ton. I test drove a 250HD model at a used car lot & it was a considerably nicer ride.
I've never heard of an Oasis report- is there any way of finding out which FTE member I can contact to help get me one?
The truck is a King Ranch which includes integrated brake controller, electric moon roof & back window, cd changer & all the bells & whistles. It comes with bucket seats in the back- which I'm not reall crazy about though!
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The techs are very active in the forums. Go back a few days in the PS 6.0 forum and there as thread where one of the techs was being very helpful and helping people with Oasis reports. Now you will owe him a beer (or his beverage of choice) but I think it is worth it.
I plan to get him a 12 pack if I meet him, as I know it can get old asking tech questions all the time.
Jason
I plan to get him a 12 pack if I meet him, as I know it can get old asking tech questions all the time.
Jason
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I used to have a 99 F250 with the V10 and now I've got the 05 F350 PSD and since they have changed over to the coil springs, there is a much smoother ride with both the 250 and 350. My 350 rides a lot better than the old 250. Plus it turns a lot better with the coils instead of the leaf springs.
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I bought an 05 in early march with 49,000 miles it is my first diesel and i absolutely love it! From my understanding it was chipped prior to me owning it and dealer still gave me 5/100,000 warranty and as of yet no problems. I think that if you decide to change you will not regret it and if you don't I'd stick with the dodge and not consider the chevy. Buddy of mine switched to the chevy from the dodge and now regrets it. Good luck and hope your happy with the decision.
