Ford 6.4 diesel reviews

[dodge man]

Dodge started later with the DEF, but I don't know the exact years. I know they started on the chassis cab stuff sooner.

 

[fordmantpw]

You're right, the Ram started with DEF on the '13 model year pickups. Looks like 2010 was the first year for the C&C. GM and Ford both started with '11 model year. I think Ram upped the EGR for '11-'12 to meet emissions.

 

[farm boy00]

So what you guys are pretty much saying go for anything 2011 or newer besides dodge.

 

[fordmantpw]

So what you guys are pretty much saying go for anything 2011 or newer besides dodge.

If you go with a truck newer than '07, I would go for one with DEF. That means '11+ GM or Ford or '13+ Dodge/Ram.

I personally prefer Ford trucks, but really, any of the newer trucks are great, and your chances of getting a bad one should be rather slim.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Another option is to buy a Dodge with a Cummins and it comes from the factory bullet-proofed. There are also some good years for the D-Maxs. I find it ironic people are recommending a Ford truck and then passing on info on several thousand dollars in upgrades that are needed. I guess if the truck can be bought at the right price it might work out.

We all have our own opinions but I still feel the Ford trucks are the best built of the 2000's. The gap has gotten very close but at that time it wasn't. That's said you can buy any brand you want and it will need something. The Dodges have tranny issues, front end issues, and they seem to be plagued by rust. The GM trucks have lower capacities and a much weaker front end compared to the others. Electrical issues seem to plague GM trucks also as do fuel and brake lines.

You will end up spending the money one way or another . The 6.0 is a terrific engine once bulletproofed and the rest of the truck was the toughest thing offered at the time.

Chris

 

[fordmantpw]

the rest of the truck was the toughest thing offered at the time.

Which is why you see so many Cummins engines swapped into Super Duty trucks. The trucks take tons of abuse!

 

[farm boy00]

We all have our own opinions but I still feel the Ford trucks are the best built of the 2000's. The gap has gotten very close but at that time it wasn't. That's said you can buy any brand you want and it will need something. The Dodges have tranny issues, front end issues, and they seem to be plagued by rust. The GM trucks have lower capacities and a much weaker front end compared to the others. Electrical issues seem to plague GM trucks also as do fuel and brake lines.

You will end up spending the money one way or another . The 6.0 is a terrific engine once bulletproofed and the rest of the truck was the toughest thing offered at the time.

Chris

I do agree with you. That's why we are looking at 6.0s. We had one and it beat anything. Besides the turning. But couldn't keep it going over3 months. Didn't bullet proof it

 

[Diamondpilot]

I do agree with you. That's why we are looking at 6.0s. We had one and it beat anything. Besides the turning. But couldn't keep it going over3 months. Didn't bullet proof it

In 2005 they redesigned the entire front end. They gained 18 degrees of steering by loosing the leaf springs for coils. The 06 I have now will turn around in about 2/3 the area my 04 F250 and my 05 Dmax would.

Chris

 

[STx]

I still like my 7.3, though I've seriously considered the 6.7. The 7.3 is in the shop right now for $4600 in repairs but it's all running gear (thrust washers, drive shaft issues, front axle, hub and brake problems) and it's got 270k on it so it's to be expected that this stuff will wear out. The engine itself, has not needed anything done to it yet. I'm still on the original injectors and glow plugs and I work the truck hard. It doesn't start unless it's got a load to move.

It's funny that you can buy a 6.0 or 6.4 for less money than a clean 2001 - 2003 7.3. That alone should tell you something about those engines. Yeah, the 6.0 can be reliable but, all things being equal, I'd take the 7.3 or 6.7 instead.

 

[farm boy00]

I still like my 7.3, though I've seriously considered the 6.7. The 7.3 is in the shop right now for $4600 in repairs but it's all running gear (thrust washers, drive shaft issues, front axle, hub and brake problems) and it's got 270k on it so it's to be expected that this stuff will wear out. The engine itself, has not needed anything done to it yet. I'm still on the original injectors and glow plugs and I work the truck hard. It doesn't start unless it's got a load to move.

It's funny that you can buy a 6.0 or 6.4 for less money than a clean 2001 - 2003 7.3. That alone should tell you something about those engines. Yeah, the 6.0 can be reliable but, all things being equal, I'd take the 7.3 or 6.7 instead.

We have one too but right now it needs tranny work. Have you had problems with your tranny?? They usually go right about that miles i think