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Tuned
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Why shouldn't I.......
Buy a 2001 F350 with the 6.8L V10. I've read about the spark plug problems with early trucks, but when did that get remedied. I don't drive much or very far so I'm not concerned about gas mileage. I have a specific truck in mind at a great price and before I go ahead I'd like to know the Pros/Cons. TIA.
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Tuned
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Originally Posted by WheelMA1
Welcome to FTE fivonut. I dont know of any reasons why you shouldnt get that truck. I am sure someone might throw something in, but its got my vote 
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I don't know what specific years the spark plug blowout problem was present on, but I do know that if you use anti-sieze and proper torque when installing the plugs, you are less likely to have problems.
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Tuned
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Originally Posted by F250tuff
I don't know what specific years the spark plug blowout problem was present on, but I do know that if you use anti-sieze and proper torque when installing the plugs, you are less likely to have problems.
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I recommend running the VIN and getting an OASIS report done. You'll find out any maintenance issues that it's had.
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The engines were corrected when the 3 valve heads came out.
I think the problem seemed worse in the 99-00 model years because it was a new problem for Super Duty trucks. By '01 word had gotten out about following the procedures to remove and replace the spark plugs.
I think the problem seemed worse in the 99-00 model years because it was a new problem for Super Duty trucks. By '01 word had gotten out about following the procedures to remove and replace the spark plugs.
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Take a look in the V-10 forum. Someone posted a poll on how many V-10 owners experienced plug blow out and only 5% had.
This link might take you there, but if not, it's only a page or two back:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...that-dont.html
This link might take you there, but if not, it's only a page or two back:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...that-dont.html
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I would recomend the oasis as well. These are expensive rigs so if there is anything in the oasis which scares you, then you know you are making a good decision. If its clean, you have peace of mind. Pretty sure this will be a 3 valve head with nothing to worry about. But if you do buy it extra peace of mind is never seize and a torque wrench. These are aluminum heads and they dont take kindly to the strong arm tactics of old, the harder you pull the better.
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Tuned
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The dealership has a free carfax and as far as that goes everything looks good. One accident reported at about 25K but no major reconstruction reprted. I'm guessing it was a minor fender bender but I'm going to try and contact the PD that reported it and see if I can get a copy to get a better idea of any damage done. No salvage title so it shouldn't have been to bad. What is an OASIS and where can I get a copy. Also the VIN starts 3FT so it's made in Mexico. Any known issues there???
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Originally Posted by yankeerider
Take a look in the V-10 forum. Someone posted a poll on how many V-10 owners experienced plug blow out and only 5% had.
This link might take you there, but if not, it's only a page or two back:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...that-dont.html
This link might take you there, but if not, it's only a page or two back:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...that-dont.html