Lack of problems
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From: The Sunshine State
Lack of problems
I haven't checked in here for awhile so I just dropped by to see whats going on with other 6.4 owners. I was pleasently surprised to see very few problems with the 6.4. Mine is a J1 with about 58K mi and has never needed any work other then normal maint. It still has it's original radiator. I'm so glad that I passed on the 6.0 and waited for this one. When Ford comes out with their own engine I hope it is half as good as this one. Just MHO
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Greenwood, SC
My job 1 has been great. 99K pleasant miles, tows like a dream. I am on my third radiator but I can live with that vs. EGR problems and limp mode events.
This thread might be good to start a sort of poll to try to get a summary of 6.4 owners experience. I would hope that the good would outweigh the bad.
This thread might be good to start a sort of poll to try to get a summary of 6.4 owners experience. I would hope that the good would outweigh the bad.
Lead Foot User
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Over 30,000km's here and not a single problem either, other than 3 missing wheel pressure sensors when I picked it up from the dealer. Still original rad and runs and drives like a champ. Also due to the tuner being on I have not had a reflash for TSB's in over a year and still no problems. Glad to know there are guys like us out there that are not plagued with problems and breakdowns. I have a good friend that has been left stranded 3 different times now and had to call a tow truck each time. First time was rad, second EGR valve and 3rd time was a bearing in the turbo blades. His cab has been off almost as many times as I have changed my oil. He has around 140,000km's now so maybe I should watch what I say, haha. Poor guy babies his truck too and drives like an old lady, maybe that is the problem???
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From: Frederick, MD
babying the truck in my opinion is part of the issue. You have to run the motor and make it work.
I have seen this time and again those that run it too easy and short runs have problems, not just the 6.4, detoits, cumms and all.
Saw it alot when I was in the Army.
I have seen this time and again those that run it too easy and short runs have problems, not just the 6.4, detoits, cumms and all.
Saw it alot when I was in the Army.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Morro Bay, California
Yeah coming over here from the 6.0 forum, this forum is kinda boring 
Someone break something already so we have something to talk about!
I guess we are stuck talking about what cool things we wired to our upfitter switches. I have my bed fuel pump, front bed lights, rear bed lights and the SEIC high idle mod. How bout you guys...cmon we need something to talk about
Someone break something already so we have something to talk about! I guess we are stuck talking about what cool things we wired to our upfitter switches. I have my bed fuel pump, front bed lights, rear bed lights and the SEIC high idle mod. How bout you guys...cmon we need something to talk about
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From: Frederick, MD
i was getting ready to do the high idle mod and am hunting around for ideas for guages and rear lights so I can hitch up when dark outside.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Greenwood, SC
Here we go:
Aux 1 - 750W Inverter mounted under the center bench seat thing, power switch for the 600W amp for the subwoofer behind the rear seat.
Aux 2 - Sho-Me strobe lights mounted in the light lenses at the 4 corners.
Aux 3 - bed lights, Wal-Mart fog lights mounted under the bed rails
Aux 4 - Air compressor for the air bags, high idle mod (I figure these tied together would be fine).
I need more switches!
Aux 1 - 750W Inverter mounted under the center bench seat thing, power switch for the 600W amp for the subwoofer behind the rear seat.
Aux 2 - Sho-Me strobe lights mounted in the light lenses at the 4 corners.
Aux 3 - bed lights, Wal-Mart fog lights mounted under the bed rails
Aux 4 - Air compressor for the air bags, high idle mod (I figure these tied together would be fine).
I need more switches!
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Morro Bay, California
Here we go:
Aux 1 - 750W Inverter mounted under the center bench seat thing, power switch for the 600W amp for the subwoofer behind the rear seat.
Aux 2 - Sho-Me strobe lights mounted in the light lenses at the 4 corners.
Aux 3 - bed lights, Wal-Mart fog lights mounted under the bed rails
Aux 4 - Air compressor for the air bags, high idle mod (I figure these tied together would be fine).
I need more switches!
Aux 1 - 750W Inverter mounted under the center bench seat thing, power switch for the 600W amp for the subwoofer behind the rear seat.
Aux 2 - Sho-Me strobe lights mounted in the light lenses at the 4 corners.
Aux 3 - bed lights, Wal-Mart fog lights mounted under the bed rails
Aux 4 - Air compressor for the air bags, high idle mod (I figure these tied together would be fine).
I need more switches!
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Morro Bay, California
Trucklite brand has some pretty cool lights for rear mount and other applications.
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Central Illinois
Aux 1 - 400 watt inverter
Aux 3 - Garmin GPS and Cab Cam, so I can see the ATV trailer behind the 5er
http://www.dealsinapinch.com/cabcamv...nd1camera.aspx
Aux 3 - Garmin GPS and Cab Cam, so I can see the ATV trailer behind the 5er
http://www.dealsinapinch.com/cabcamv...nd1camera.aspx
Posting Guru
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From: Florida
Always great to hear from happy 6.4 users. I love my truck and although I only have
10K on her(have to share miles with my 6.0's) I absolutely love my 6.4, especially for towing.
I have found it to be quite consistent that the majority of 6.4 bashers do not even own one.
10K on her(have to share miles with my 6.0's) I absolutely love my 6.4, especially for towing.
I have found it to be quite consistent that the majority of 6.4 bashers do not even own one.
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Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Golden, B.C., Canada
I haven't checked in here for awhile so I just dropped by to see whats going on with other 6.4 owners. I was pleasently surprised to see very few problems with the 6.4. Mine is a J1 with about 58K mi and has never needed any work other then normal maint. It still has it's original radiator. I'm so glad that I passed on the 6.0 and waited for this one. When Ford comes out with their own engine I hope it is half as good as this one. Just MHO