im looking to buy an 08 f250 screw 6.4 shortbox 4X4....tell me the ups and downs of them...how do you like them? what kind of mpg? hows the power? hows the responce? hows the trans shift? do they do well under heavy loads? i am i diesel owner, 2 6.0's and 2 7.3's...thanks for the help

 

I guess if you have already owened diesels than you probably
need to know what's the difference between the 6.0 and the 6.4
you already know the differnce between the 7.3 and the 6.0.

When I got my truck it was my first diesel and my first impression was I couldn't believe I never owened one of these before.
Awesome truck. I would imagine the only complaints you'll hear is milage
and the DPF emmission crap now on these trucks seems to bug everyone.

Good luck with your decision

 

Other than the relatively poor mileage of a stock truck, which makes sense since the truck weights in the 8k lb. range, and the emmisions stuff (which can be removed ) These trucks are amazing.

I went from an 03 F-350 V-10 to my 08 6.4 and it's a world of difference. Power is great, just wait until it's tuned. Towing is out of this world too. I've made a 1500 miles trip with a 20k load 13' high behind me and I could easily keep up with traffic and pass a few loaded Dodges too.

If you can afford to feed it, it will be the best truck you've ever owned.

 

I have an 09 6.4... went from a 2000 7.3. The 6.4 seems to lag a tad more than the 7.3, but not bad at all...(my 7.3 was a stick). The mileage is about 15 MPG in the city. Too fun to drive, powerful, and with the newer flash, the DPF doesn't bother me at all either.

Overall... Killer truck! Here's a pic...

 

Got to agree with everyone above. I absolutely love my truck. It is very powerful, handles awesome(even pulling 16K) and is definately the most comfortable solid riding truck I have ever owned.

The negatives:
Due to the EPA mandated emission crap there is a slight lag at takeoff(not bad and you get used to it and the mileage could be better(it is about 2 to 3 mpg less than my 6.0). Other than that I don't have a negative thing to say.

 

Lots of power, smooth shifting, brakes are great, can't argue with the looks. Love my 350.

 

poor mileage lot of radurator problims but when it is running itis good i have 2 f550'son has beeh hell from 40000-50000 miles last onwith 18000 miles need new radeurtor other one is on 4th hard to saysome dayes wish I had my 7.3 back with 180000 miles

 

Good point Greyman. I forgot about the tranny and the brakes. Two thumbs way up for both!!!
And the great looks goes without saying.

 

runs great, great for pulling, have driven mine once clean accross country and back, 75 hours total driving time and was very comfortable too.

 

Never owned a Ford in my Life. Chevy mechanic for a dealership for the last 10 years. I bought an 08 F250 CC SRW and was very hesitant. But all in all I have come to the conclusion that I love the truck. Its great for power. I towed my trailer with my toy truck on it and it did great. Had to check a couple times to make sure it was there. Love the seats. Alot more comfortable then my chevy was. I plan on buying another ford when my wifes truck dies.

 

Nothing new to add but I will kick in my 2 cents to support the previous posts. To me the 6.4 is like combining the 7.3 and 6.0. It has power and torqshift tranny like a 6.0 but "so far" it has compared to the 7.3 in quality and durability. there are a few guys with problems but hell I can buy a dozen eggs and find a cracked one every now and then. In other words, there are way more good ones than bad ones.

To compare the interior, ride, brakes, frame, options, etc, etc is not even a fair fight.

Biggest down sides are reduced mpg due to emissions, sluggish from 0-15 mph due to emissions, and they arent as mod friendly as the 7.3 and 6.0.

 

Find yourself another 7.3

 

give the mod companies some time, im sure they will come out with sum good stuff for these engines, i dont have 1 yet, current cash income dont allow it, but when it does i you can bet im getting one, btw anyone here have the 4.10s

 

like i said above...i own four diesels...one 7.3 has 300,000mi on it and runs like a champ...i wanna trade both the 6.0's for a 6.4

 

real nice looking truck!!!!!!!!!!!!