Anybody here have any experience w/ Ford SD 6.0 PSD?

[Soundguy]

I love antiseize.. all my tractor plugs get it..

soundguy

I know it's a gamble, but I do like my Excursion. I change the plugs every 30k and make sure I use anti-seize on the threads. It's a PIA, but it's the best preventative maintenance I know of to prevent the spark plug spitting. I mean, c'mon, how expensive would it have been back in '99 for Ford to have redesigned the spark plug holes in their heads to allow for more threads? Another issue is that due to the depth the plugs sit down into the cover (about 4"), moisture collects at the bottom of the holes the plugs sit in and the threads get corroded. With too few threads in the head, it's way too easy for someone to strip the threads trying to get the plugs out. That's the reason you'll see every mechanic using anti-seize on the plug threads when they change these plugs. If you make the mistake of waiting until 100k to change the plugs in one, you're almost guaranteed to strip out some threads in the heads.

If you do have a Ford gas engine, I'd make darn sure to change your plugs every 30k miles and make doubly sure that the plug threads are coated with anti-seize when reinstalled. Just be prepared to have some mechanics refuse to change the plugs though. Any who have been around a while are paranoid of stripping the threads and being blamed for the damage and, therefore, absorbing the cost to fix the damage. Every tech I know has the customer sign a waiver indemnifying them from blame if the heads strip. I just mention this because I have found that the 30k plug changes with anti-seize greatly reduces the chances of plug spitting. Of course you'll find nothing about doing this in any Ford manual though.

 

[Dargo]

I thought I'd give a 5 and a half year update on my Ford F350 6.0 PSD pickup. Since I got a 'real' diesel mechanic, and not a Ford tech who could just replace valve cover gaskets, to fix the oil leak the truck had back in 2008 I've now put 90,000 miles on it with zero issues. Yes, I've changed the oil, filters etc. as required as general maintenance and had to change the batteries once, but I've not had a single issue with the truck since. I've regularly towed 25,000 to 30,000 pounds with it and have run it in several drag races along the way as well. I'm glad I didn't unload the truck right after I bought it. Happy Holidays to all and I hope everyone has had as good of service out of their tow truck/pickup, whatever brand it may be, as I've had in the last 5 years and hundred thousand miles with mine!

 

[bullbreaker]

Rite back at Ya Dargo ! Glad to hear positive progress report. :thumbsup:

60,000 + miles on my 2011 F250 6.7 (scorpion diesel) C-CAB 3.31 g-ratio with no issues or problems. Getting bout over 18 in city N a little over 21 mpg on HWY loaded w/tools and western tack,etc (yes DEF) . Can't give report as to pulling any type of trailer . Have not yet done so.

Boone

 

[Diamondpilot]

My 06 F350 diesel is knocking on the door of 100,000 miles. Not a single mechanical issue. 3 sets of tires, a brake job, a set of batteries, and a replaced dash cluster before the first oil change for a faulty fuel gauge.

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

my 99 f350 7.3 is chewing on 200k just fine. and my 04 6.0 250 is over 130k. other than needing a set of front tires right at the moment.. still goes... the 99 7.3 f450 sees low milage probably near 136-140k or so..

 

[ultrarunner]

Neighbors 199 7.3 Excursion hit 200k with zero issues... just normal maintenance items.

I used it towing my tractor about 600 miles roundtrip and really enjoyed it... best tow vehicle I have ever driven... never needed to touch the brakes all the way down Highway 5... held perfect with cruise control.

 

[Paystar]

At the end of the day I would still take a Ford 6.0L truck, preferably a 2005 or newer, over any other manufacture for strength and durability. I can not see a GM or Dodge holding up as well as a whole if really worked, not used as a daily commuter or 3 times a year to haul a camper.

Chris

If you notice....90% of commercial RV delivery haulers use Ram/Cummins. Most of us guys with Powerstrokes of all years (except the 7.3's) have had motor failures. Kinda tells you something don't it?

 

[Diamondpilot]

If you notice....90% of commercial RV delivery haulers use Ram/Cummins. Most of us guys with Powerstrokes of all years (except the 7.3's) have had motor failures. Kinda tells you something don't it?

I disagree. I live right in the heart of this business, northern Indiana. I would say Ford and Dodge are evenly split with GM having less than 20% of the market.

I see and talk to quite a few running the 6.0. They are cheap to buy and bullet proof then they have a reliable rig and money left over.

Chris

 

[Paystar]

Well, somebody has to buy them. Just glad it isn't me anymore. I had my share of making the aftermarket rich......studs, head gaskets, FICM's, injectors, SCT fittings, EGR deletes, over and over and over on two trucks.
Yes there is good ones out there, if you want to gamble your money away and make everyone rich but yourself trying to find one.

 

[WilliamBos]

Well, somebody has to buy them. Just glad it isn't me anymore. I had my share of making the aftermarket rich......studs, head gaskets, FICM's, injectors, SCT fittings, EGR deletes, over and over and over on two trucks. Yes there is good ones out there, if you want to gamble your money away and make everyone rich but yourself trying to find one.

Either Ram Cummins, Duramax, or a FL medium duty, with all the money wasted getting a 6.0 to run correct, there are better choices out there.

Gotta love fords engineering idiocy, the VT365/Maxxforce 7 Has not had any of these issues.