I bought my 2006 F-250 new, I am amazed at the knowledge some people have concerning these engines. Back in the day when these were new the fixes were very limited. Frequent oil/fuel filter changes and additives were the only options back in those days. Fortunately, I have had few problems with mine, I had new heads, studs and other BP components added. Every time I look at new trucks I resort to just keeping mine.
We had a customer come in a few years ago from Alabama traveling for work. Had a 07 6 liter. Had a intermittent hard start. Found oil and way to much pressure in the degas bottle. Quoted him out for a head gasket job. He argued with price and said a local shop did the head gaskets and studs and did it without lifting the cab. Went back and forth and found they only studded the outside head bolts that were visible. Poor guy got took for 6 grand.
Thank you for all this info. Just bought our first with 530,000 miles from a person we know kept maintenance up or we wouldn't purchase it. People told us we wasted our money, but this video really really helped!!!!!
Man as time goes on I never thought I'd say it ..... but the 6.0 is actually one of Ford's better diesels especially as time goes on I'm getting more 6.7 powerstrokes in my shop with rods exiting the block... Just saying.. Good video josh.
Not bad, good information for new buyers of a 6.0. In my experience, it is vast, 90% of the problems with 6 liters boilt down to four things. 1. Lack of maintenance 2. Cheap parts 3. REPAIRS NOT DONE CORRECTLY! 4. programming
I have an 07 ccsb 4x4 that I got for 1500 because the fan wire got caught in the fan blowing the ecm fuse. I drove the truck for 9 months in denial about the head gasket starting to leak. I just installed oringed heads and arp studs. I am into the truck for about 4 grand and absolutely love it.
I loved mine I had an 05 blue Harley Davidson edition completely went through the whole engine new heads head studs injectors, turbo HPOP Did the low oil pressure pump gear like you were showing in the video did the high-pressure oil pump it was just a solid truck all brand new injectors had some very good tuning from blessed performance out of Gillette Wyoming. I think he is one of the top 6.0 mechanics I’m sure you have heard of them if you’re into 6.0 PowerStrokes but killer truck man I’m still more of a Cummins guy but you can’t go wrong with a 6.0 very good engine just a very high maintenance engine
Looking at an 06 Powerstroke with 164k miles and for $14,000. New to powerstrokes and this a very detailed and helpful video. Appreciate all the advice you put into it!!! 🤙🏼
I just bought an 07 with about 180K and got it for under $11K. It is throwing a few codes, one of which is for turbo underboost. However it does drive fine. It did have the EGR system replaced but it is stock. So far, I have only put a couple of hundred miles on it. I am looking forward to turning that into couple of hundred thousand.
I’m getting ready to pick up an 04 with 163k miles for 6k later today. Hopefully I don’t regret it. Checked it out yesterday and it looks super solid. Definitely need to finish the bulletproof stuff but it looks well taken care of. Wish me luck
@@hamiltonjames42 good luck, I bought mine 1 week ago. Seems like a good truck. I have had to replace the starter, coolant expan tank, and it has 1 weak injector causeing a fuel knock. I am planning on getting it studded in 2 weeks so it should be 100% good after that.
Great vid. Thank you for this. Six-O’s aren’t complicated. People just need to understand them and they’re great. My dream World consists of me owning a 6.0, a Cummins, and a Duramax someday (not sure which one). 😊
Great video. I had a 6.0 regret selling it. It’s still running over 200,000 miles on her. I bought an 03 at body shop getting some work done. Going to dive into it when I get her back. I’ll reach out to you when I have questions Keep up the videos glad to see you’re still out there !!!!
I know a guy that had on 6.0 who told me he regrets selling it. He's got an almost new 6.7 now and loves that one too, but says that if he ever comes across his old 6.0, he will buy it back.
My daily is an '04 6.0. It was all the "upgrades" including a stage 1 turbo. I run a towing tune on it for the most part. It runs great, is very comfortable, and gets decent mileage hauling and towing. I have even outpulled a 6.7 cummins up a 7% grade pulling the same weight. I know some will call bs, but i had someone in the passenger seat that can verify. I know the 6.7 was on a weight loss program, don't know about tuning...... I have had very few problems with the truck.
Thanks for this video Josh, I’ve been watching this religiously! Looking to buy my first ever diesel this weekend found a 1 owner 6.0 with 107k! Hopefully buy goes well!
My dad just gave me his 250 with a 6 liter in it. It’s got 180k on it, and he has taken very good care of it. He also had a bunch of work done to it, like new injectors and stuff. He’s 82 years old and has never towed or beat it up. I’m hoping it lasts me a few years.
Thanks for putting out these videos. (I watch All ya guys ) …..and it is encouraging to see ya young bucks passing on knowledge for all. -God Bless you and yours
I have a buddy who has bought probably 12 6.0s in the last three years. Every single one was completely bulletproof. Thats the biggest thing in my opinion, dont dabble in 6.0s that dont already have the necessary things done. Its a real pain in the a** dealing with EGR issues and everything else.
Man i wish i would of had a chance to see this videos before buying mine. I went over a small bump and it just shut off and hasnt started since, i have no clue what could be wrong 😅. You gained a new follower!!
I just bought a 2005 F-350 Lariat FX4 8' bed with only 58,000 miles. There's not a ding, dent, or scratch on it. The interior still looks brand new. It is 100% bone stock original. Yes, it's a unicorn and it's all mine! No, you can't have it. 😊
Well... glad to see that I'm not the only one that discarded the inner shroud. What a pain in the butt. I'm going to pressure test my CAC though. Haven't done that yet. Need to change my tuning too. I want to find a nicer pickup with a 6.0 though. Mine is just an xlt. Cloth and some power
Hey bro. Loving the videos. Just bought my first 6.0. 2004 and loving it right now. Was told it has studded heads and he just redid the rear dif along with other stuff. Was hoping you can do or if you have a video link it but a video on how you maintain your truck what fluids you use and so on so forth. Thanks bro I’ll keep on watching.
Had 2 so far frist one i pickup for 350bucks 04 XLT Extended cab it was basically junk but i limped it for 5 months it did its job. Towards the summer decade to drop 1k on it needed a few things/Starter/turbo. Got new starter got used turbo. She ran strong and happy. Came up with a few bucks after the summer decade to go buy another one got myself 2004 lariat with 150k on it engine just got done it blew up at 140k guy wanted 10k it had rust on the bed got it down to 4.7k don't regret it. And yes ofc my Extended cab had headgasket problems but it ran strong for the 5months sold it for 850 blew up on the guy otw home 😂 tuff luck boys.
I have always had a soft spot for the 6.0. First one I drove was on base in Iraq lol I had never driven a VGT truck before. That thing lit the tires up on command. I prefer the Cummins now just because of the ease of working on them, and I am now familiar with the 3rd gen. Maybe someday I will scoop one up, but people have lost their damn minds on the prices up here. No way I am paying 12-18k for a problem child Ford. Great video as always, I enjoy the variety.
Got an 03 6.0 Excursion with 263K on it, stock.Put another 60K on it driving from west to east cost, and as a daily, The only thing I ever had to replace was the IPR that was oem.Paid $9k for it.
Hi this is the absolute best video on 6.0 I have seen. Thank you so much, I bought an 03 8 years ago to tow my toy hauler, I had no idea of the problems such as head gaskets, egr cooler, oil pumps. But I have replaced the egr cooler, oil pump, and a few injectors I am not a mechanic so took it to a shop. I have spent $8,000 dollars mostly in labour, I bought the truck for $2,500 so here comes my question , I have bought the the ARP studs already getting ready to do head gaskets and machine heads, what is a realistic estimate in your opinion will this cost me in $$ It is I think the last thing to do in order to have it bulletproofed. I am in Canada and having trust issues with mechanics and shops to have it done properly Thank you so much I don’t feel so bad now for buying the 6.0
What a great video. Thank you so much for posting this video. Thinking about purchasing a 2005 crew cab with a long bed. Any suggestions on the better years or anything else I should know about? Thank you so much.
I have a 2005 crew cab long bed and yes I’ve fixed a lot of problems, but I love my Borax! He has 195K now, I’ve been across the country 10 times with 3 cats and a Dutch Shepherd. Once you fix the problems, and I’m just a girl, it’s a great truck. Classic!
@Horsetorques Diesel wat even is the vortex 5000 lol. on both trucks ive had, the lower bolt mount is always broken. im assuming its to diffuse the air over the front cover and also make a barrier from the 4000rpm rotating fan assembly and the front of the engine. no joke, while driving a land rover once from colorado to oregon the fan clutch exploded and shot the aluminum disc wizzing into the abyss. the shroud deflected it leaving no damage and it wasnt till i finished the trip did i discover what had happened.
I’ve had two 6.0’s. My current one at ford getting new turbo , new clutch for fan , other parts it’s a 2007 with 110k miles Best way to buy one is get it at a lot that offers a warranty then hope all the repairs it needs happen within that time
I will be going from an F150 to a 6.0 to pull my camper. I appreciate your video, really helps with what to look for. I am planning on the regulated return and ficm right away. I need to watch some videos on replacing dummy plugs and stand pipes. How do you feel about the bullet proof diesel remote oil cooler and the air / oil cooler? It's $1900 but seems like it would remove the oil cooler problem and have a screw on oil filter.
I pull a 12,000lb 5th wheel camper w/ my 05 6.0 and have the BPD remote oil cooler. Best decision I ever made! Just towed from LA up to Portland and it was nearly 100 degrees when we hit the mountains - truck towed like a boss and all temps stayed in line. Worth the money IMO.
Yep just bought a 2004 f250 Crew Cab Super Duty will the 6.0 with 176,000 miles paid 8000 for it works good needs some work but the motor runs good and the trans is real good I ran it for about an hour and a half on a test drive make sure the de gas bottle wasn't leaking.
Great video Josh love the 7.3 and 6.0 body style they extremely solid. I have owned 2 6.0s when they came out and got burned on them (back then next to no info on the common problems available). Own a 07 now with a 12v Cummins and because I love these body styles and the price on them really want to do another. Thank you for sharing my man 🤙🤙🤙 btw have done a couple head gasket jobs on them without lifting the cab and it's really not that bad imo
If you like used ford's, and can turn a wrench. There is alot of steak on the bone. If you want a turn key diesel buy a new Yukon or Cummings. But get ready for 1800 a month for the same performance
I have a 6.4 sitting at my shop now and needs a built long block .. same as a 6.0 minus the dumb fuel injection heui oil system .. did head gaskets, 2 nd time studs, injectors, rocker arms pushrods, n studs, 10 k ago n now a stinkin lifter went to crap. And I told him I don’t trust retorquing the studs down again cuz i thought 1 or 2 felt like it was pulling out of the head! Maybe if they made a 6 bolt block it b worth actually building an engine for 1 of these.. other than that put a Cummins in it n b done $10k much better spent. 💯.
Great explanation and visually described to understand for a new owner. I have a question. I am getting a 2006 Ford 350 6.0.handed down from a family member. It's been in storage for three years and from what I understand was kept in good shape for the time it was purchased and run, about 6 months. What could I have done to the truck to ensure as best as possible to make the truck reliable in not caught on the side of the road. What would you recommend to upgrade. I want to pull a 7x16 trailer across country and want the truck upgraded to eliminate some or all of the issues you mention. I am not interest in increasing the power, just reliability. Thanks Lastly, did I understand you correctly, the J pipe is better than the after market EGR?
I think their name is East Texas Dodge 1 piece drive shaft 5” dia and they use all new factory ends of drive shaft. And I love it at 800 bucks but no more carrier bearing which I did to many in my 05 Dodge 3500 long bed dullay and 4 door cab and I think it was 72” long . And if you want a big aftermarket fuel tank you can not get one because that big 5” dia shaft will rub fuel tank and that sucks .
it's all about maintainance , a little Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel and crankcase works wonders, regular oil and fuel filter changes these motors will last a long time, if you wanna stack tuners on and drive it like a racecar save your truck and just go buy a Mustang !!!
Just bought an 03 6.0 studded deleted. was going good but recently noticed on the highway coolant jumped up to 220 and oil temp almost at 240! what should I check.
Just picked up a 03 f350 6.0. Should have warched your video first. Most major components are good but the bed webbing is rotted in some spots. Needs a #5 injector most likely, maybe rear main seal, suspension seems a bit clapped out (hard to pin point issues). Feels likena wheel bearing but getting no play when jacked up. All that and that whistle still puts a smile on my face. Just gotta take it 1 problem at a time.
I’d recommend checking fuel pressure, I kept having my injectors going out one at a time and the shop I took it to kept replacing them but never checked the fuel pressure. That was the last time I took it to a shop.
98.0 12v p-pump, how to recalibrate fuel gage? Low fuel lights up at~24 ga used . Ive put as much as 34ga in it . Theas had 2 options for tanks 27 or 37ga. Gage hits bottom of E at~27used. Just looking for it to stop telling me to look for a station with~13gs left. Not knowing the system, thinking it is a computer calibration or needing the flote rod bent for proper swing like my old Chevy needed.
If you do end up fixing that power steering leak. Make a video and show us where it was. Mine has the exact same leak where it weeps but the fluid level doesn’t move. I can tell it’s power steering fluid but can’t spot the source and haven’t ever put oil in it
what scan tool do you recommend for going and buying one of these trucks? ive had like 4 7.3s in the last couple of years and pretty much fell in love after i drove my buddies 6.0, should i just grab a sct or is there another scan tool like the bluetooth one for my phone
Are these good for towing a lawn care trailer 5 days a week? I'm upgrading from gas & older ford diesel are more affordable than dodge/gm I don't plan on financing yet.
With 300.000 miles I use about 2.5qts of oil. It is leaking on front seal I changed it .found out it was leaking around the o ring at the turbo is that common? Thanks
I'm currently looking at a local 1 owner 2006, 6 speed manual, 112k miles for $20k. New turbo, starter & various front suspension. The only thing it needs is a new bed, it was a farm truck. I haven't test drove it yet. For a Minnesota truck, the rust is minimal. The interior is mint condition. Other than the front mounts for the bed. Is the turbo rebuild a concern?
I've been watching your videos for awhile now and seen that you have worked on 6.0s for a good while just had a question I've been getting a shake when I'm in 5th gear and then start to go up a hill once I slowly push on the gas it starts shaking until it drops the gear only does it when it's cold once I've drove for a little it doesn't do it just wondering what it could be (does have lift and tires if that means anything)
I’ve been looking for the right 6.0 to pick up would you go with a bone stock 110k-180k mile truck or a truck that is already studded around the same mileage? There is no price difference between them around me I’m not afraid of doing studs but I’m curious on how long the head gaskets usually last and if you would go with the untouched truck or studded trucks?
What if the truck sounds good, blows black, it dosent spool like urs does, and it takes maybe 2 - 3 seconds to start (warm and cold)? What might the issue be?
Or you can do what i did. Show up early in the morning see it start on one crack idle it for a few minutes and never test drive it. Then hand over a pretty good sum of money and put 60k miles on it in one year only changing the oil and tires. By the way only had 118k miles and full oil system upgrade before i bought it 😂
i’m test driving a 6.0 and will have it for several weeks so maybe i should buy a computer to see the readings? what computer do you like? and can i just plug it in and put on the seat for temporary use?
I bought my 2006 F-250 new, I am amazed at the knowledge some people have concerning these engines. Back in the day when these were new the fixes were very limited. Frequent oil/fuel filter changes and additives were the only options back in those days. Fortunately, I have had few problems with mine, I had new heads, studs and other BP components added. Every time I look at new trucks I resort to just keeping mine.
We had a customer come in a few years ago from Alabama traveling for work. Had a 07 6 liter. Had a intermittent hard start. Found oil and way to much pressure in the degas bottle. Quoted him out for a head gasket job. He argued with price and said a local shop did the head gaskets and studs and did it without lifting the cab. Went back and forth and found they only studded the outside head bolts that were visible. Poor guy got took for 6 grand.
That's so dirty. Definitely sucks
What shop did he say did that? I'm from AL and wanna avoid them lol
My father had 6.0 and the sound of it is still stuck in my head, i loved it.
I have no intentions of buying a 6.0 but Josh posts a video, i watch
Thank you
Absolutely! I’ve been enjoying the 6.0 content more than I thought I would as well. I think he’s convinced me that I need one.. 🤣
Thank you for all this info. Just bought our first with 530,000 miles from a person we know kept maintenance up or we wouldn't purchase it. People told us we wasted our money, but this video really really helped!!!!!
Own a 04 6.0 fantastic truck. It needed some help but well worth it. The engine has been partially bulletproof. No regrets.
Man as time goes on I never thought I'd say it .....
but the 6.0 is actually one of Ford's better diesels especially as time goes on I'm getting more 6.7 powerstrokes in my shop with rods exiting the block...
Just saying..
Good video josh.
Thank you
The most helpful 6.0. video that I’ve seen yet, thank you!
My daily is a 2006 6.0, don’t regret it, took care of the basic 6.0 problems and it drives like a dream
Not bad, good information for new buyers of a 6.0.
In my experience, it is vast, 90% of the problems with 6 liters boilt down to four things.
1. Lack of maintenance
2. Cheap parts
3. REPAIRS NOT DONE CORRECTLY!
4. programming
I have an 07 ccsb 4x4 that I got for 1500 because the fan wire got caught in the fan blowing the ecm fuse. I drove the truck for 9 months in denial about the head gasket starting to leak. I just installed oringed heads and arp studs. I am into the truck for about 4 grand and absolutely love it.
Love the way your 6.0 sounds...and Ford made a very pretty truck, but man, that looks like a pain in the ass to work on. I'll keep my 5.9.
Most jobs on this aren't horrible but a Cummins is much easier in a driveway
Is the 5.9 the best Cummins ever made. It was my understanding that it was.
I loved mine I had an 05 blue Harley Davidson edition completely went through the whole engine new heads head studs injectors, turbo HPOP Did the low oil pressure pump gear like you were showing in the video did the high-pressure oil pump it was just a solid truck all brand new injectors had some very good tuning from blessed performance out of Gillette Wyoming. I think he is one of the top 6.0 mechanics I’m sure you have heard of them if you’re into 6.0 PowerStrokes but killer truck man I’m still more of a Cummins guy but you can’t go wrong with a 6.0 very good engine just a very high maintenance engine
Miss my 06 6.0, best truck I’ve ever had and loved the KC Turbo spoolup.
Looking at an 06 Powerstroke with 164k miles and for $14,000. New to powerstrokes and this a very detailed and helpful video. Appreciate all the advice you put into it!!! 🤙🏼
I just bought an 07 with about 180K and got it for under $11K.
It is throwing a few codes, one of which is for turbo underboost. However it does drive fine.
It did have the EGR system replaced but it is stock.
So far, I have only put a couple of hundred miles on it. I am looking forward to turning that into couple of hundred thousand.
@@mark98115 Hey im looking at a 04 with 198k not studded or deleted for 6k do you think it would be worth looking at and buying?
I’m getting ready to pick up an 04 with 163k miles for 6k later today. Hopefully I don’t regret it. Checked it out yesterday and it looks super solid. Definitely need to finish the bulletproof stuff but it looks well taken care of. Wish me luck
@@hamiltonjames42 good luck, I bought mine 1 week ago. Seems like a good truck. I have had to replace the starter, coolant expan tank, and it has 1 weak injector causeing a fuel knock. I am planning on getting it studded in 2 weeks so it should be 100% good after that.
Update?
Great vid. Thank you for this. Six-O’s aren’t complicated. People just need to understand them and they’re great. My dream World consists of me owning a 6.0, a Cummins, and a Duramax someday (not sure which one). 😊
LBZ's the best Duramax, and only then the ones with the updated head gaskets (late 2006 to 2007). Beware anything earlier.
Great video. I had a 6.0 regret selling it. It’s still running over 200,000 miles on her. I bought an 03 at body shop getting some work done. Going to dive into it when I get her back. I’ll reach out to you when I have questions
Keep up the videos glad to see you’re still out there !!!!
I know a guy that had on 6.0 who told me he regrets selling it.
He's got an almost new 6.7 now and loves that one too, but says that if he ever comes across his old 6.0, he will buy it back.
My daily is an '04 6.0. It was all the "upgrades" including a stage 1 turbo. I run a towing tune on it for the most part. It runs great, is very comfortable, and gets decent mileage hauling and towing. I have even outpulled a 6.7 cummins up a 7% grade pulling the same weight. I know some will call bs, but i had someone in the passenger seat that can verify. I know the 6.7 was on a weight loss program, don't know about tuning...... I have had very few problems with the truck.
Thanks for this video Josh, I’ve been watching this religiously! Looking to buy my first ever diesel this weekend found a 1 owner 6.0 with 107k! Hopefully buy goes well!
Love the 6.0 content
My dad just gave me his 250 with a 6 liter in it. It’s got 180k on it, and he has taken very good care of it. He also had a bunch of work done to it, like new injectors and stuff. He’s 82 years old and has never towed or beat it up.
I’m hoping it lasts me a few years.
You rock Josh! I myself have an 06 myself. Loving it. Went through almost every issue.
Thanks for putting out these videos. (I watch All ya guys )
…..and it is encouraging to see ya young bucks passing on knowledge for all.
-God Bless you and yours
I have a buddy who has bought probably 12 6.0s in the last three years. Every single one was completely bulletproof. Thats the biggest thing in my opinion, dont dabble in 6.0s that dont already have the necessary things done. Its a real pain in the a** dealing with EGR issues and everything else.
Thank you soooooo much for this video and information. I needed the help. Just brought my first 2004 6.0 4wd 5speed extended cab
Absolutely the best vid I have seen on 6.0
Thanks, Josh! On the market for a 6.0 and this was super helpful!
No problem!
Bubble test is a good one if you have the knowledge. Easy to make your own contraption to do it.
Well dangit. Another great video by Josh. And another video by Josh that’s slowly convincing me to go with a 6.O.
Don’t do it, you’ll regret it. Unless you got n unlimited bank account
Man i wish i would of had a chance to see this videos before buying mine. I went over a small bump and it just shut off and hasnt started since, i have no clue what could be wrong 😅. You gained a new follower!!
Check the ficm plugs
@horsetorquesdiesel will do! Thank you sir for the reply!
I just bought a 2005 F-350 Lariat FX4 8' bed with only 58,000 miles. There's not a ding, dent, or scratch on it. The interior still looks brand new. It is 100% bone stock original. Yes, it's a unicorn and it's all mine! No, you can't have it. 😊
How much did you pay for it?
I own 2007 F550 and a 2006 F350, haven't had a issue yet on either but some of the videos and comments online keep me up about owning them...😅
Well... glad to see that I'm not the only one that discarded the inner shroud. What a pain in the butt. I'm going to pressure test my CAC though. Haven't done that yet. Need to change my tuning too. I want to find a nicer pickup with a 6.0 though. Mine is just an xlt. Cloth and some power
Hey bro. Loving the videos. Just bought my first 6.0. 2004 and loving it right now. Was told it has studded heads and he just redid the rear dif along with other stuff. Was hoping you can do or if you have a video link it but a video on how you maintain your truck what fluids you use and so on so forth. Thanks bro I’ll keep on watching.
Had 2 so far frist one i pickup for 350bucks 04 XLT Extended cab it was basically junk but i limped it for 5 months it did its job. Towards the summer decade to drop 1k on it needed a few things/Starter/turbo. Got new starter got used turbo. She ran strong and happy. Came up with a few bucks after the summer decade to go buy another one got myself 2004 lariat with 150k on it engine just got done it blew up at 140k guy wanted 10k it had rust on the bed got it down to 4.7k don't regret it.
And yes ofc my Extended cab had headgasket problems but it ran strong for the 5months sold it for 850 blew up on the guy otw home 😂 tuff luck boys.
I have always had a soft spot for the 6.0. First one I drove was on base in Iraq lol I had never driven a VGT truck before. That thing lit the tires up on command. I prefer the Cummins now just because of the ease of working on them, and I am now familiar with the 3rd gen. Maybe someday I will scoop one up, but people have lost their damn minds on the prices up here. No way I am paying 12-18k for a problem child Ford. Great video as always, I enjoy the variety.
I’m slowly coming around to the idea of a diesel truck and it’s either gonna be a ford or a gm both options pre def. This is coming in handy
Got an 03 6.0 Excursion with 263K on it, stock.Put another 60K on it driving from west to east cost, and as a daily, The only thing I ever had to replace was the IPR that was oem.Paid $9k for it.
Thanks!
Thank you!
Hi this is the absolute best video on 6.0 I have seen. Thank you so much, I bought an 03 8 years ago to tow my toy hauler, I had no idea of the problems such as head gaskets, egr cooler, oil pumps. But I have replaced the egr cooler, oil pump, and a few injectors I am not a mechanic so took it to a shop. I have spent $8,000 dollars mostly in labour, I bought the truck for $2,500 so here comes my question , I have bought the the ARP studs already getting ready to do head gaskets and machine heads, what is a realistic estimate in your opinion will this cost me in $$
It is I think the last thing to do in order to have it bulletproofed. I am in Canada and having trust issues with mechanics and shops to have it done properly
Thank you so much
I don’t feel so bad now for buying the 6.0
What a great video. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Thinking about purchasing a 2005 crew cab with a long bed. Any suggestions on the better years or anything else I should know about?
Thank you so much.
05-07 is my favorite for the suspension and interior
@@horsetorquesdieselthanks so much for letting me know your favorite 6.0 Liter years. 👍👍👍
I have a 2005 crew cab long bed and yes I’ve fixed a lot of problems, but I love my Borax! He has 195K now, I’ve been across the country 10 times with 3 cats and a Dutch Shepherd. Once you fix the problems, and I’m just a girl, it’s a great truck. Classic!
@Horsetorques Diesel wat even is the vortex 5000 lol. on both trucks ive had, the lower bolt mount is always broken. im assuming its to diffuse the air over the front cover and also make a barrier from the 4000rpm rotating fan assembly and the front of the engine. no joke, while driving a land rover once from colorado to oregon the fan clutch exploded and shot the aluminum disc wizzing into the abyss. the shroud deflected it leaving no damage and it wasnt till i finished the trip did i discover what had happened.
I’ve had two 6.0’s. My current one at ford getting new turbo , new clutch for fan , other parts it’s a 2007 with 110k miles Best way to buy one is get it at a lot that offers a warranty then hope all the repairs it needs happen within that time
I want a 6.0 now just to change it up. Getting bored building cummins especially 12 valve stuff.
Get a 6.7 Cummins n p pump it
Really thanks!!, i gonna take a look one in few days, in the videos the owner have look and sounds good. Hopefully everything is good
i wanna buy one bc my dad had a beautiful f250 6.0 6 inch lift with 24x14 wheels probably the cleanest one i’ve ever seen
I will be going from an F150 to a 6.0 to pull my camper. I appreciate your video, really helps with what to look for. I am planning on the regulated return and ficm right away. I need to watch some videos on replacing dummy plugs and stand pipes. How do you feel about the bullet proof diesel remote oil cooler and the air / oil cooler? It's $1900 but seems like it would remove the oil cooler problem and have a screw on oil filter.
I pull a 12,000lb 5th wheel camper w/ my 05 6.0 and have the BPD remote oil cooler. Best decision I ever made! Just towed from LA up to Portland and it was nearly 100 degrees when we hit the mountains - truck towed like a boss and all temps stayed in line. Worth the money IMO.
I just bought my first 6.0. I’ve had a 8.3, a 6.7 and now this. So now I’m researching.
Yep just bought a 2004 f250 Crew Cab Super Duty will the 6.0 with 176,000 miles paid 8000 for it works good needs some work but the motor runs good and the trans is real good I ran it for about an hour and a half on a test drive make sure the de gas bottle wasn't leaking.
Great video Josh love the 7.3 and 6.0 body style they extremely solid. I have owned 2 6.0s when they came out and got burned on them (back then next to no info on the common problems available). Own a 07 now with a 12v Cummins and because I love these body styles and the price on them really want to do another. Thank you for sharing my man 🤙🤙🤙 btw have done a couple head gasket jobs on them without lifting the cab and it's really not that bad imo
Good advice traded my for a for
Crock rocket
If you like used ford's, and can turn a wrench. There is alot of steak on the bone.
If you want a turn key diesel buy a new Yukon or Cummings. But get ready for 1800 a month for the same performance
Great video, super informative, really appreciate it!!👍
No problem!
I have a 6.4 sitting at my shop now and needs a built long block .. same as a 6.0 minus the dumb fuel injection heui oil system .. did head gaskets, 2 nd time studs, injectors, rocker arms pushrods, n studs, 10 k ago n now a stinkin lifter went to crap. And I told him I don’t trust retorquing the studs down again cuz i thought 1 or 2 felt like it was pulling out of the head! Maybe if they made a 6 bolt block it b worth actually building an engine for 1 of these.. other than that put a Cummins in it n b done $10k much better spent. 💯.
Great explanation and visually described to understand for a new owner. I have a question. I am getting a 2006 Ford 350 6.0.handed down from a family member. It's been in storage for three years and from what I understand was kept in good shape for the time it was purchased and run, about 6 months. What could I have done to the truck to ensure as best as possible to make the truck reliable in not caught on the side of the road. What would you recommend to upgrade. I want to pull a 7x16 trailer across country and want the truck upgraded to eliminate some or all of the issues you mention. I am not interest in increasing the power, just reliability. Thanks
Lastly, did I understand you correctly, the J pipe is better than the after market EGR?
I just recently had to drop the trans pan and replace the transmission temperature sensor on my 07 6.0L, 156,000 miles.
Good informative video.
Actually I'm going to look at a 07 f250.
I've had a 2000 with the 7.3 and a 2016 with the 6.7
I think their name is East Texas Dodge 1 piece drive shaft 5” dia and they use all new factory ends of drive shaft. And I love it at 800 bucks but no more carrier bearing which I did to many in my 05 Dodge 3500 long bed dullay and 4 door cab and I think it was 72” long . And if you want a big aftermarket fuel tank you can not get one because that big 5” dia shaft will rub fuel tank and that sucks .
Great information. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching!
it's all about maintainance , a little Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel and crankcase works wonders, regular oil and fuel filter changes these motors will last a long time, if you wanna stack tuners on and drive it like a racecar save your truck and just go buy a Mustang !!!
Saved this and liked. Awesome vidoe!
Just bought an 03 6.0 studded deleted. was going good but recently noticed on the highway coolant jumped up to 220 and oil temp almost at 240! what should I check.
Check ur radiator and make sure fans are kicking on make sure water pumps not leaking and make sure none of your rad hoses are rock hard
"Pardon all this burnt rubber, i have no idea how it got there" 🤣🤣
Just picked up a 03 f350 6.0. Should have warched your video first. Most major components are good but the bed webbing is rotted in some spots. Needs a #5 injector most likely, maybe rear main seal, suspension seems a bit clapped out (hard to pin point issues). Feels likena wheel bearing but getting no play when jacked up. All that and that whistle still puts a smile on my face. Just gotta take it 1 problem at a time.
I’d recommend checking fuel pressure, I kept having my injectors going out one at a time and the shop I took it to kept replacing them but never checked the fuel pressure. That was the last time I took it to a shop.
Hell Yeah Brother 🇺🇸🦅
I vowed to stay away after my last one, but may pick up one here soon. Sounds like hpop.
98.0 12v p-pump, how to recalibrate fuel gage? Low fuel lights up at~24 ga used . Ive put as much as 34ga in it . Theas had 2 options for tanks 27 or 37ga. Gage hits bottom of E at~27used. Just looking for it to stop telling me to look for a station with~13gs left.
Not knowing the system, thinking it is a computer calibration or needing the flote rod bent for proper swing like my old Chevy needed.
I think you hit everything with a 6.0 brother. Can’t wait to see how you put compounds on it next
I love the sound. "Factory race truck"😂
Would you get into one with 300k that has a bulletproofed Ford crate motor and rebuilt trans? (30k miles ago, work done at a diesel shop in Texas)
If you do end up fixing that power steering leak. Make a video and show us where it was. Mine has the exact same leak where it weeps but the fluid level doesn’t move. I can tell it’s power steering fluid but can’t spot the source and haven’t ever put oil in it
Will do
Great informative video. What SCTx4 mount is that??
what scan tool do you recommend for going and buying one of these trucks? ive had like 4 7.3s in the last couple of years and pretty much fell in love after i drove my buddies 6.0, should i just grab a sct or is there another scan tool like the bluetooth one for my phone
Maybe a bolt check the one next to the dampner
Are these good for towing a lawn care trailer 5 days a week? I'm upgrading from gas & older ford diesel are more affordable than dodge/gm I don't plan on financing yet.
Great video man keep it up 👍
Thinking about buying a 03' F250 with a 6.0, has 220k miles on it. As my first truck would be sick
@@CarGuy_Yuh it can be, I tend to gravitate to the radius arm trucks so 05-07 personally
With 300.000 miles I use about 2.5qts of oil. It is leaking on front seal I changed it .found out it was leaking around the o ring at the turbo is that common? Thanks
Very good video. Good info. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Best diesel channel on the net.
Thank you!
What’s your wheel and tire combo size ? Looks great
One suggestion, make some playlists.
I'm currently looking at a local 1 owner 2006, 6 speed manual, 112k miles for $20k. New turbo, starter & various front suspension. The only thing it needs is a new bed, it was a farm truck. I haven't test drove it yet. For a Minnesota truck, the rust is minimal. The interior is mint condition. Other than the front mounts for the bed. Is the turbo rebuild a concern?
That’s a 8-9k dollar truck
I've been watching your videos for awhile now and seen that you have worked on 6.0s for a good while just had a question I've been getting a shake when I'm in 5th gear and then start to go up a hill once I slowly push on the gas it starts shaking until it drops the gear only does it when it's cold once I've drove for a little it doesn't do it just wondering what it could be (does have lift and tires if that means anything)
Would you get a 2003 6.0 power stroke with 215k miles on it that’s was never been studded / no tunes however it has an oil leak from rocker box?
As long as you can work on it yes sir!
I’m looking to buy a used F250 Guy says it runs for 15 minutes then shut off what do you think of this?
Start with the basics
Does it lose
Ficm sync
Fuel pressure
High pressure oil
Low pressure oil
The truck is great, the powerjoke under the hood is the problem. That same truck with a 5.9 commonrail is the best truck
Love my 6.0
Great video super informative
help me i have same truck f250 king ranch 6.0 2006 212.000 just sat for awhile because iwas always woorking, in my company truck.
In my area finding one not rusted is a challange. Picked up a super clean 05 dually blowing white smoke 😂 paid 5900
I just bought new truck almost went to the dark side but I chosen a 05 lly 500000 on chassis rebuilt motor with head gasgets
I’ve been looking for the right 6.0 to pick up would you go with a bone stock 110k-180k mile truck or a truck that is already studded around the same mileage? There is no price difference between them around me I’m not afraid of doing studs but I’m curious on how long the head gaskets usually last and if you would go with the untouched truck or studded trucks?
If it's studded and runs good go with that one. Just sometimes people don't do the job right
Is there an easy way to removed the EGR and keep the check engine light off? Sct doesn’t have the EGR off option anymore
Plug the egr in and just have it pulled
@@horsetorquesdiesel I’ve been told I’ll get a EGR code for insufficient flow if I plug it. P0401
What if the truck sounds good, blows black, it dosent spool like urs does, and it takes maybe 2 - 3 seconds to start (warm and cold)? What might the issue be?
Diesel normal diesel
who’s the man for tuning your trucks ?
So now that you are in Cali I need you to help me find my 6.0 project truck because you have me convinced it needs to be my next project.
Plenty of rust free ones here
Where you located ? If I wanted you to look over a 6.0
Or you can do what i did. Show up early in the morning see it start on one crack idle it for a few minutes and never test drive it. Then hand over a pretty good sum of money and put 60k miles on it in one year only changing the oil and tires. By the way only had 118k miles and full oil system upgrade before i bought it 😂
What of they got alot of white smoke coming out of the oil cap and dipstick?
@@tatmanmyownbossdannydraco hot or cold?
i’m test driving a 6.0 and will have it for several weeks so maybe i should buy a computer to see the readings? what computer do you like? and can i just plug it in and put on the seat for temporary use?
Any that use a tablet