View Poll Results: Which year would it be?
2005 6.0 Diesel
4
6.35%
2006 6.0 Diesel
2
3.17%
2007 6.0 Diesel
19
30.16%
Nope, Never, No-way, No how.
38
60.32%
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Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,760
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From: Hampton, Maryland.
I have the chance every day.We all do they are all over the place. In fact, I have been cruising ebay the last couple of days looking at Excursions to replace the wife's Expedition with. I have it sort through the list by model year. I skip over the 2001 model year because of the diode in the tranny and I stop looking after 2003 model year. I am disappointed every time I click on a link for a 2003 and it turns out to have to 6.blow in it. If I HAD to take a 6.0 and someone else was paying for it ie: a work vehicle being provided by an employer, I would go with the '07 so that I could get the newest one I guess.
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,177
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From: Newport, WA
I voted "NO!" If something happened to mine I'd try like mad to replace it with another 7.3L. Did the 05's still have leaf spring front ends? If my truck died a horrible death and I found a screaming deal on 6-leaker leaf sprung 4x4 I'd seriously consider it, but only if I couldn't find a 7.3L that tickled my fancy.
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
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From: Texas
I need an all of the above option. I've got 05, 06, & an 07 at work. Due to some employee issues I kept the 07 at home for about 6 weeks and let the wife drive it. I drove it around some on weekends but kept my old 02. After looking over the 07 I was forced to put air bags in my truck since a side by side comparison showed how much my rear springs were sagging.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
I would go either '06 or '07 (I voted '07 though). "They" say a lot of the issues were fixed in '05, but my buddy's '05 has had the turbo, intake & head gaskets, and injectors replaced. Maybe even EGR stuff -- I don't remember exactly. I remain unconvinced.
When the time comes for me, either I'll keep my 7.3 and get something else for my daughter, or she gets the 7.3 and I get an extended cab short bed 6.0 4x4 (or maybe the same truck in a 6.4).
Time will tell...
When the time comes for me, either I'll keep my 7.3 and get something else for my daughter, or she gets the 7.3 and I get an extended cab short bed 6.0 4x4 (or maybe the same truck in a 6.4).
Time will tell...
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 201
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Excluding those among us who want the newest, bestest thing out there, there is no sane reason to consider a 6.0. Even Ford saw the light and abandon ship moving on to the 6.4L.
I've been looking for a diesel burner for some time, and I can tell you the car lots around here are chalked full of 04 & 05 6.0's. I can only surmise that all of the 2 & 3 year leases are up, and the others, well folks just got tired of fixing 'em. When a used 7.3 comes in, it generally has something insane on it like 250,000+ miles. I'd take a 7.3 any day, even with the body falling off, before I settled for a 6.0. True they had more creature comforts and a better transmission than the 7.3 powered rigs, but if it isn't dependable those niceties are meaningless.
I've been looking for a diesel burner for some time, and I can tell you the car lots around here are chalked full of 04 & 05 6.0's. I can only surmise that all of the 2 & 3 year leases are up, and the others, well folks just got tired of fixing 'em. When a used 7.3 comes in, it generally has something insane on it like 250,000+ miles. I'd take a 7.3 any day, even with the body falling off, before I settled for a 6.0. True they had more creature comforts and a better transmission than the 7.3 powered rigs, but if it isn't dependable those niceties are meaningless.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
If you're still looking, look here:
http://www.totaldieselperformance.co...Code=99%2DF350
You'll NEVER find that much truck for that price. The Engine & tranny are fresh (like 30k miles).
http://www.totaldieselperformance.co...Code=99%2DF350
You'll NEVER find that much truck for that price. The Engine & tranny are fresh (like 30k miles).
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Joined: Mar 2007
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Cool! Thanx, but no thanx. I'm looking for a SRW 4X4. I did find a 01 F350 which is overkill for the 18' travel trailer I've got, but it's in good shape with only 70,000 miles. Deal pending -we'll see what happens...
I'd do hand stands for a '79 460 powered F250 4X4, but I don't have the time to take on another restoration. I'm neck deep in a '71 Scout right now...
I'd do hand stands for a '79 460 powered F250 4X4, but I don't have the time to take on another restoration. I'm neck deep in a '71 Scout right now...