2008 Ford 6.4 diesel ???

FED 387 · 09-13-2012, 11:47 AM

My partner is looking at buying a real clean 2008 F350 crew cab dually with the 6.4 diesel auto trans too just over 120,000 miles--- any comments ??? we are gonna check over the usual like ball joints/radiator cracking/front timing cover oil leak -but has anyone had any problems ?? This truck is obviously outta warranty so if it breaks he has to pay for it----Thanx FED387

Mike Gray · 10-22-2012, 03:57 PM

We have a 2008 6.4 at my work that was rebuilt by Ford when it blew at 98K. We also had a 2006 that I think was also the 6.4. The 2006 was costing us way too much to keep running and it finally gave up around 175K. (sold it non-running)
The problem areas are the injectors and exhaust valve cooler. Also the cab has to come off to acess some of the engine for repairs.
Ours were both F-450 chassis cabs.
I think a low mileage truck would be okay but I wouldn't buy one that was out of warranty.

Philip Saran · 11-10-2012, 10:05 PM

Your partner might want to look into the cost of a aftermarket extended warranty
if he is looking at trucks that are past the 100K factory warranty.

The one I bought cost me $1900.00 but only downside is it is a mechanical items
only and I recently lost the fuel injection computer at a cost of $1200.00

My truck is a 2004 F350 with the 6.0 motor

09-13-2012, 11:47 AM	#1
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	2008 Ford 6.4 diesel ??? My partner is looking at buying a real clean 2008 F350 crew cab dually with the 6.4 diesel auto trans too just over 120,000 miles--- any comments ??? we are gonna check over the usual like ball joints/radiator cracking/front timing cover oil leak -but has anyone had any problems ?? This truck is obviously outta warranty so if it breaks he has to pay for it----Thanx FED387

10-22-2012, 03:57 PM	#2
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 617 Likes: 311 Liked 687 Times in 198 Posts	Re: 2008 Ford 6.4 diesel ??? We have a 2008 6.4 at my work that was rebuilt by Ford when it blew at 98K. We also had a 2006 that I think was also the 6.4. The 2006 was costing us way too much to keep running and it finally gave up around 175K. (sold it non-running) The problem areas are the injectors and exhaust valve cooler. Also the cab has to come off to acess some of the engine for repairs. Ours were both F-450 chassis cabs. I think a low mileage truck would be okay but I wouldn't buy one that was out of warranty. Last edited by Mike Gray; 10-22-2012 at 03:59 PM.

11-10-2012, 10:05 PM	#3
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: 2008 Ford 6.4 diesel ??? Your partner might want to look into the cost of a aftermarket extended warranty if he is looking at trucks that are past the 100K factory warranty. The one I bought cost me $1900.00 but only downside is it is a mechanical items only and I recently lost the fuel injection computer at a cost of $1200.00 My truck is a 2004 F350 with the 6.0 motor __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado Last edited by Philip Saran; 11-10-2012 at 10:07 PM.