Ford F350 Reviews Anybody ??

[Pistol Pete]

Are these trucks mechanically sound ??

Anybody own one of these for towing ??

Are they Good or Bad Vechicles ??

Looking at the 2003 Diesel.

Thanks

[gonzo1066]

I could NOT reccomend the 6.0 diesel in the FORD. Seems a few run well and quite a few have issues that are expensive to repair.

[FED 387]

Absolutely do not buy a 6.0 or a 6.4 diesel nothing but problems do not buy a 2003/2004 to 2008 with a 6.0 engine---- many recalls/blown head gaskets--MAJOR ENGINE proplems--bad injectors etc---only a 7.3 or the new 6.7 but never a 6.0---rest of the truck is OK-- look online see the horror stories!!!!

[Rob Petrie E395]

I am guessing since you are asking for opinions you dont work on diesels for a living. If I could not work on them I would pass. Not worth the risk. Too many expensive problems with them.

[Pistol Pete]

Thanks Guys...

[gonzo1066]

IF you can find a earlier FORD with the 7.3 diesel they are a good engine, although these trucks bring a premium price. The Dodge Cummins 03-early 07s have been really good rigs, although the auto trans will need attention if the truck has towed trailer most of its life. I assume that you are going to tow your race trailer and car? This should be light duty unless you have a LQ trailer and lots of storage area.

[rognelson777]

Originally Posted by FED 387

Absolutely do not buy a 6.0 or a 6.4 diesel nothing but problems do not buy a 2003/2004 to 2008 with a 6.0 engine---- many recalls/blown head gaskets--MAJOR ENGINE proplems--bad injectors etc---only a 7.3 or the new 6.7 but never a 6.0---rest of the truck is OK-- look online see the horror stories!!!!

If you can get a 7.3 diesel with low miles and good shape, buy it. I work for a company that hauls machined steel parts, just sold a 2000 7.3 diesel van with 445,000 miles on it, no engine or trans problem. Cam sensor the only problem. They also now have a 2000 7.3 diesel with 260k on it and runs like a top, Have another one with 170k on it, no major problems.
Ford dealer, needless to say a good friend, says stay away from the 6.0 liter diesel.
They also have a chevy 2006 5500 diesel flat bed, runs good but has used up 2 turbos before 100k miles.
My brother has a 2006 cummins (pre emissions) ram 3500 2 wheel drive mega cab and that truck is unbelievable. It tows a 28ft champion tag trailer through the mountains of pa at 65mph and does not downshift. Not towing will get 20 to 25 on highway at 70mph.
Met a racer at maple grove with a new 2012 dodge cummins and he hates it, Says mileage is terrible. Do not know fuel mileage. (he traded in 7.3 ford diesel)

My belief is the big key to all of this is in 2006 goverment changed diesel emmisions rules and manufacturers still do not have a good handle on. For reference, Cat diesel left the motorhome market in 2006.

[jmcarter]

You hear varied opinions on the 6.7 Cummings but I have heard nothing but praise for the 5.9 Cummings....My 3500 Dually with the 5.9 was unbelievable....

[1299]

if you find a ford and want to look at it i wiling to take a ride?