Do you have issues with your new Ford SuperDuty?

Bigfoot62 · Jul 31, 2016

OK, Here's where I'm at. Thinking about buying a new '16 F-250 4x4 CC Diesel. (PLEASE, if you own something else, and try to convince me, you're wasting your breath)

I bleed blue.

I've been driving Ford Diesels for 25 years. Currently have two: '97 F-250 and '03 F-350.

Seriously, I want to know if you've had any problems with a RECENT 6.7 diesel SuperDuty. (I know about the issues that the early ones had.)
Also, what about normal maintenance? For example, I want to know if I can change the filters myself without calling an engineer and disassembling the truck.

TIA

dieselcrawler · Jul 31, 2016

We have several 2014/2015 models at work... as shop mechanic, I've done the maintenance on them... oil changes are easy, one of the trucks has had 70k miles put on it in the past 14 months, with no issues I'm aware of, other than brakes, tires, oil changes. Solid trucks, from what I can tell.

Bigfoot62 · Jul 31, 2016

Thanks Crawler, that's the kind of information that I'm looking for.

It's been 14 years since I bought a new diesel truck and I'm kinda' out of the loop.

Rustyiron · Jul 31, 2016

Bigfoot62 said:
It's been 14 years since I bought a new diesel truck

Then your prolly like me, one big issue is the insane price!
Good luck with your new truck.

ruffdog · Jul 31, 2016

The Ford info on the 2017 model says the HD line is seeing it's first major redo in 18 years. From what I'm seeing, you should get a Major rebate if you are buying a 2016...the last of a long run before upgrade.

Barnbuilder · Jul 31, 2016

I bought a '15 Platinum and love it. If you can hold out for a '17 do it. Can is suppose to be larger. No room in my back seat is my only complaint. Also motor is like 450/900.

Barnbuilder · Jul 31, 2016

Mileage could be better. 3.55 and average 14 over last year and a half.

Bigfoot62 · Jul 31, 2016

Rustyiron said:
Then your prolly like me, one big issue is the insane price!
Good luck with your new truck.

Yessir!!! But, it's only money, right?

ruffdog said:
. . . From what I'm seeing, you should get a Major rebate if you are buying a 2016...the last of a long run before upgrade.

Yeah, I'm hoping for a deeply discounted price tag. Something like they did on the '14 F-150's.

Barnbuilder said:
. . . If you can hold out for a '17 do it. . .

I kinda' like 'em the way they are now. I don't ever buy the "first" of anything. There will always be a few bugs in the first run. I prefer a proven, tried and true design. And, especially if they cut the price some more.

Bigfoot62 · Jul 31, 2016

Barnbuilder said:
Mileage could be better. 3.55 and average 14 over last year and a half.

What year is your truck, and what are the specs? (other than the 3.55 rear) And, what are your driving habits?

The 6.7 should do a little better than that.

Tomtint · Jul 31, 2016

I have a 2015 CC 350 Platinum with the 6.2 gas. .. Had a 2102 with the 6.7 and got rid of it at 12k miles after it left my driveway on a flat bed for the 3rd time. They have gobs of power but IMO.... They are a ticking time bomb. .02. Hope you have better luck. I absolutely love my truck, more power would always be welcome but the comfort and ergonomics of the Ford is great for a 6-2" guy.

CurlyDave · Jul 31, 2016

ruffdog said:
The Ford info on the 2017 model says the HD line is seeing it's first major redo in 18 years. From what I'm seeing, you should get a Major rebate if you are buying a 2016...the last of a long run before upgrade.

It really depends what the OP wants it for.

If it is for show, wait for the big model change.

If he wants it to haul stuff and tow stuff, I would far rather have the last of a long production run of successful trucks than the first of a new line.

Bigfoot62 · Jul 31, 2016

CurlyDave said:
. . . If he wants it to haul stuff and tow stuff, I would far rather have the last of a long production run of successful trucks than the first of a new line.

My thoughts exactly.

Barnbuilder · Jul 31, 2016

2015 CCLB 4x4. And I don't have a lead foot.

Reload5 · Aug 1, 2016

2015 CC Platinum 6.7 here... I'm very happy with it! Back seat space kinda sucks so I took out the plastic under the bench seat thingy to try to give more room with the seat bench up... Edge CTS in Monitor Mode for now btw...

ETA: 8ft bed with a Diamondback cover on it...

JESSE1 · Aug 1, 2016

I have a '15 F-450 pickup. 21,000 miles and it's been the best truck I've ever had. It replaced a '12 F-450 pickup and it was the second best truck I ever had.

JerryK · Aug 1, 2016

Generally, it is better to at least wait the second year on a new model vehicle. For one, to give them time to work any bugs out, and two, give you time to see what you want after looking at a few on the road. That said, I bought a 2002 BR [old body style ] Dodge Cummins H.O. 6 speed, the last of the model run. I also bought an 1991 John Deere 420 Onan air-cooled garden tractors right after the new Kawa water cooled models came out. New is great, but nothing wrong with old.....

Diamondpilot · Aug 1, 2016

My neighbor has a 2012 with 135,000 miles. Zero issues to date.

Snobdds · Aug 1, 2016

It's funny everyone has urged to stay away from the 6.0 Ford Diesel. I will give a real world example with the 6.0.

My father owns a pretty good size construction company with about 10 6.0 diesels. Every winter the driver of the truck is required to do maintenance on their trucks in the depths of the Wyoming winter. It's a way to keep the guys working during the cold times. A mechanic shows them what they need to do and then year after year the driver then becomes responsible for the maintenance. Every 6.0 got a coolant drain and fill each winter. It was discovered a long time ago the Ford Gold coolant is great stuff, for preventing cavitation. However the silicates that prevent that fall out of suspension after a while. These silicates clog the oil cooler and eventually take out the EGR cooler and then the head gasket. Having fresh coolant in the trucks, we never had clogged oil coolers, or blown EGR or head gaskets.

The 6.0 with maintenance have been some of the best trucks we have ever ordered. In fact a lot of them are getting some miles on them now and the drivers are hesitant to let them go.

In my observation, the trucks that get worked the hardest are the ones with the least engine problems. The most important thing is maintenance. No truck is going to work well, especially diesels, if an owner just changes the oil. These modern trucks need constant attention to the fuel. Water in the fuel will kill a modern truck faster than anything. Always draining the Fuel water separator is something hardly anyone does anymore. Fuel filters should not go longer than 10,000 or a year. Do not put on aftermarket air filters, they let too much dirt in and will pepper the compressor wheel on the turbo. A diesel truck needs a monitor to track oil temps, water temps and other important vital components.

I have access to all brands and engines, my favorite is the Ford 6.0. Nothing sounds better and pulls harder than a good healthy 6.0.

ruffdog · Aug 1, 2016

I would suggest buying a lotto ticket then. Also, get out and drive some other products.

Diamondpilot · Aug 1, 2016

Snobdds said:
It's funny everyone has urged to stay away from the 6.0 Ford Diesel. I will give a real world example with the 6.0. My father owns a pretty good size construction company with about 10 6.0 diesels. Every winter the driver of the truck is required to do maintenance on their trucks in the depths of the Wyoming winter. It's a way to keep the guys working during the cold times. A mechanic shows them what they need to do and then year after year the driver then becomes responsible for the maintenance. Every 6.0 got a coolant drain and fill each winter. It was discovered a long time ago the Ford Gold coolant is great stuff, for preventing cavitation. However the silicates that prevent that fall out of suspension after a while. These silicates clog the oil cooler and eventually take out the EGR cooler and then the head gasket. Having fresh coolant in the trucks, we never had clogged oil coolers, or blown EGR or head gaskets. The 6.0 with maintenance have been some of the best trucks we have ever ordered. In fact a lot of them are getting some miles on them now and the drivers are hesitant to let them go. In my observation, the trucks that get worked the hardest are the ones with the least engine problems. The most important thing is maintenance. No truck is going to work well, especially diesels, if an owner just changes the oil. These modern trucks need constant attention to the fuel. Water in the fuel will kill a modern truck faster than anything. Always draining the Fuel water separator is something hardly anyone does anymore. Fuel filters should not go longer than 10,000 or a year. Do not put on aftermarket air filters, they let too much dirt in and will pepper the compressor wheel on the turbo. A diesel truck needs a monitor to track oil temps, water temps and other important vital components. I have access to all brands and engines, my favorite is the Ford 6.0. Nothing sounds better and pulls harder than a good healthy 6.0.

I tend to agree with you. Both my 6L Fords were bullet proof with good maintenance.

They out worked, out pulled, and outlasted my GMC and Dodge Trucks.

Chris