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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Do you think they have the bugs worked out of these yet? Are they going to last 250,000 miles like my 94 7.3?

Going to be buying this month.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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i have a 06 f350 psd and love it i had a 2000 excursion 4wd psd and i love the 350 way more i only have 1800 miles but no problems. pretty quick to
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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My '06 doesnt have a single problem.
I'd think you'd be fine getting an '06 they seem to be running very good. Like Shamrock said they are oretty quick too.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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5,500 miles on my 06 so far no problems (knock on wood)
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Do you think they have the bugs worked out of these yet? Are they going to last 250,000 miles like my 94 7.3?

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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Do you think they have the bugs worked out of these yet? Are they going to last 250,000 miles like my 94 7.3?

Going to be buying this month.
MC1, I wish I could tell you that my '06 is without problems.. I have taken my F250 CC in for an oil leak, they replaced the rear main seal. Also, I got exhaust fumes in the cab. They added exhaust manifold gaskets, as Ford does not install gaskets at the factory.

For now everything seems to be OK.. I'll post later if any additional problems or the same pop up.

Good luck. Overall, you are not going to get a better truck.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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5800 miles on my 06 PSD FX4 Offroad Lariat, SC LB. A-OK so far.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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I have a 05 with only 8500 miles, but not one problem or sign of a problem.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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I've been a ford man for 30 years, not going to switch now. My only decision is whether to get the V10 gas or the 6L diesel.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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I love the diesel sound, specially the psd.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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3,800 miles on my 5 month old '05...no problems...except, I don't get to drive it enough. I love this truck like no other (my 4th diesel btw)
 
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:03 AM
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12,000 miles on my 05 with no problems at all.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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About 20,000 miles on 2005 F-350 sc dually, towed 11,000 lb trailer 6000 miles in 10 days. Air temps. ran from 65 to 105 deg. Truck plows NE roads in winter, had trans recall done. No mods no problems.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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yes, i believe ford has gotten the bugs out of the 2006 models. we have a 2004 powerstoke, and it is a lemon. two replacement engines, an intercooler, a transmission, a turbo on the third engine, new pinion seal, hot side boost tube and coupler, and some other things that take 2-3 days to a week to complete.
we still have faith in the 6.0's, and we are taking delivery on a 2006 F-250 SC SB with 6.0, for me as a work truck, on monday if it doesnt snow.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 05:52 AM
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I've got around 28,000 on my 6.0 05 3.26.05 with no problems and I've got 9,828 9.6.05 on my 06 6.0 with no problems
 
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