Warranty on diesels ?

CLinton_in_FL · Jul 24, 2008

Anyone know what the power train warranties are on 04 up diesel trucks. I am looking to buy a Ford (250, 350) or Chevy (2500, 3500), and this will help my decision.

Thanks

Dargo · Jul 24, 2008

Most have a 5 yr 100k powertrain warranty from the factory. Ck the manufacturers website for details and specifics.

Rara Avis · Jul 24, 2008

Food for thought when considering a used Ford Diesel...

Blown motor under warrenty and Ford wont cover it! - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com

Diamondpilot · Jul 24, 2008

There has to be more to this story. I read the whole thing and it sounds like both sides have a valid point. I am sure there are two sides and we are only hearing one. My dad went through this same thing with a 1999 S-10 Blazer and the beloved 4.3L. It took 6 months and two lawyers but he got the engine replaced to only have the transfer case fail 2 months later.

Chris

Rara Avis · Jul 24, 2008

Diamondpilot said:
There has to be more to this story. I read the whole thing and it sounds like both sides have a valid point. I am sure there are two sides and we are only hearing one. My dad went through this same thing with a 1999 S-10 Blazer and the beloved 4.3L. It took 6 months and two lawyers but he got the engine replaced to only have the transfer case fail 2 months later.

Chris

That's what I thought...but I posted it as a warning to check the engine compartment and engine...BEFORE BUYING IT...

In your Dad's case...a transfer case is still cheaper than the motor...

hydrovane218 · Jul 24, 2008

I'm not all that up on the Chevy diesels but am under the impression that the Duramax(Isuzu) units are pretty reasonable and are backed by the renown Allison trannies.
I have been more into the Ford's lately and recently bought a used(2003) cube van that I should pick up next week. I bought pre 2004 because 2004 is when they went to the 6.0l. I have talked to dozens of guys with 7.3l and 6.0l diesels over the last few years and came to the conclusion that any gained fuel mileage and power/torque would likely be lost in repair money and headaches. The new 6.4l twin turbo units are apparently even worse from what limited exsposure I have had with their owners so far. If going blue oval, my opinion would be go pre 2004.

CLinton_in_FL · Jul 25, 2008

Yea, that is what I am worried about. I am very cautious. I have a couple of rules I go by. For instance, if a gage pod of some sort is installed, I move onto the next truck. I also feel like if there is an aftermarket part on it anywhere, it was run hard for some reason or another. I am really looking at a 06 ford. I know that it has the 6.0L, but after reading all the other topics in this forum about them, it is a hit or miss. It seams the later years for the 6.0L are better. This will be my first diesel, so I thought I would ask about the warranty only because a Google search brings a ton of other stuff up. I am thinking that it is 7y, 100,000 miles (for a ford).

I would only buy a Chevy if it had an Allison trans behind it.

Dargo · Jul 25, 2008

CLinton_in_FL said:
Yea, that is what I am worried about. I am very cautious. I have a couple of rules I go by. For instance, if a gage pod of some sort is installed, I move onto the next truck. I also feel like if there is an aftermarket part on it anywhere, it was run hard for some reason or another. I am really looking at a 06 ford. I know that it has the 6.0L, but after reading all the other topics in this forum about them, it is a hit or miss. It seams the later years for the 6.0L are better. This will be my first diesel, so I thought I would ask about the warranty only because a Google search brings a ton of other stuff up. I am thinking that it is 7y, 100,000 miles (for a ford).

I would only buy a Chevy if it had an Allison trans behind it.

I know what you mean. I was really cautious about Ford but had heard the latter years for the 6.0 were better, so I bought a 2006 model. When I got it home I discovered some (admittedly minor) oil leaks and was ticked. I took it to a dealer I knew and trusted and had them go over everything since it is under warranty. Everything was promptly fixed and (whew!) it seems to be great since. Mine is completely bone stock and I see no need for modifications. It will pull my very heavy 5th wheel load (usually not as heavy, but sometimes gets close to 20k) with no problem when stock. That keeps me from ever having a desire to modify the truck for more power. After a bit of paranoia right at the start due to the leaks, I really like the truck. I had some surgery down my left rib cage and my cars have seats with 'side supports' that really hurt by rubbing where the surgery was. The F350 doesn't hurt me to drive, oddly enough. So, I've actually been using the big F350 crew cab 4X4 dually as a daily driver until I heal more.

Oh, I forgot; if you do get a 2006 Ford diesel there is apparently a Ford extended warranty called "Diesel Care" that ups the powertrain warranty to 7 years and 200k miles. That costs about $1300 from a Ford dealer. You can get it as long as you're under the 5/100 original powertrain. I'm considering buying that, but I have a while yet to decide.

TheKid · Jul 28, 2008

CLinton_in_FL said:
I have a couple of rules I go by. For instance, if a gage pod of some sort is installed, I move onto the next truck. I also feel like if there is an aftermarket part on it anywhere, it was run hard for some reason or another.

As far as gauges go it depends on what gauges are installed. If it's just an EGT and trany temp gauge that shouldn't be cause for alarm. If one of them is a boost gauge the truck was probably chipped or running a programmer and I'd stay away from that one.

I run an EGT on my 2003 PSD so I know when the turbo is cool enough to shut the engine down. If I had an auto trany I'd probably have a temp gauge for it.