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Ford f-250 6.4 diesel with 100k+, what repairs are coming?
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:53 pm
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:53 pm
Sorry, iPad problems.
Looking at a third vehicle, tow/long trip car. Looking at 25-35k for a f250. Price range is looking like 100k mileier. What problems am I going to have?
Looking at a third vehicle, tow/long trip car. Looking at 25-35k for a f250. Price range is looking like 100k mileier. What problems am I going to have?
This post was edited on 5/31/13 at 11:58 pm
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Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:53 pm to NYCAuburn
:poet:
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:55 pm to DrTyger
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:57 pm to AHouseDivided
Bastards 
Posted on 6/1/13 at 8:09 am to NYCAuburn
:poet:
Posted on 6/1/13 at 8:12 am to NYCAuburn
:poet:
Posted on 6/1/13 at 8:15 am to NYCAuburn
Do not buy.
The 6.4 was a turd like the 6.0
If you're dead set on a ford get an older 7.3 or a newer 6.7 because everything in between sucked.
Or you can get a Chevy with a duramax and probably be ok
The 6.4 was a turd like the 6.0
If you're dead set on a ford get an older 7.3 or a newer 6.7 because everything in between sucked.
Or you can get a Chevy with a duramax and probably be ok
Posted on 6/1/13 at 8:49 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I thought the 6.4 wasn't all that bad. What issues does it have? Are they as expensive to correct as the 6.0?
Posted on 6/1/13 at 9:13 am to NYCAuburn
Fuel pump bout 3500 to 5000 dolla dolla bill y'all.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 9:14 am to Voorhies7
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I thought the 6.4 wasn't all that bad. What issues does it have? Are they as expensive to correct as the 6.0?
More.
I thought the 6.4 wasn't all that bad. What issues does it have? Are they as expensive to correct as the 6.0?
More.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 9:38 am to NYCAuburn
I think the radiators are prone to failure.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 9:49 am to NYCAuburn
My bud a loyal ford man, his 2007with 150k cost him 18k to fix the motor. Ford gave him a 10% discount because he had bought so many trucks but they didn't want that one as a trade in. Had a fuel pump and filter problem that left him walking in Houston, had to take the cab off to replace something. Run.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 9:55 am to NYCAuburn
Radiator is the only problem I've had
Posted on 6/1/13 at 9:57 am to BIG Texan
Oh wow.
That sucks.
That sucks.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 10:06 am to El Josey Wales
I would look at a cummins or duramax before buying any ford built between 03.5 and 10. The 6.7 Powerstroke is the tits but that would be towards the higher end of your budget.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 10:19 am to NYCAuburn
I don't know much about Ford diesels...but the fact that the 6.4 only lasted 2 or 3 model years should probably tell you all you need to know.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 10:46 am to jordan21210
just stick a 6bt in that thing. Heck of a lot cheeper
Posted on 6/1/13 at 10:58 am to BIG Texan
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18k to fix the motor
Can't you buy a new motor less than that? Cummins ftw. I dream of the day when they sit an Allison tranny behind a Cummins motor.
Posted on 6/1/13 at 12:05 pm to jordan21210
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I don't know much about Ford diesels...but the fact that the 6.4 only lasted 2 or 3 model years should probably tell you all you need to know.
Hmm, I was kind of set on the ford, because I liked the interior and exterior, I have had Chevys and currently have a Tahoe, which we are trading in for a caddy srx and a diesel.
It's going to be pretty much just a tow/long trip vehicle. I don't need to spend a fortune. The Chevys interiors are just so plain. I have had 3 now of the current body style(truck and Tahoe) and am bored with it. The 2500s have the same interior I believe.
Haven't looked into dodges too much, as I am apprehensive considering the fiasco I have had with my jeep. And swore never to buy from them again, although this would be used.
Needs a crew cab, not concerned about 4x4, limited slip in the rear and good tires will get me up a boat ramp and I have my jeep and the caddy will be awd
Posted on 6/1/13 at 1:17 pm to NYCAuburn
Ford's 6.4 is one its worst engines. Actually International built this engine for Ford.
They still haven't figured out how to intergrate emmissions standards(from 2003) into a diesel engine.
The 6.4 is packed in so tight there is hardly any room to do any work on them. For any major mechanical work, the techs have to lift the body up off the truck frame.
For repairs, the raditors go out a lot. Ford engineers found out that owners must use distilled water along with a coolant additive to prevent electroysis.
The high oil pressure(injection) pump is bad about going out. I believe this had more to do with the crappy diesel fuel, especially the 'bio-diesel' out there.
The heavier versions, F450-F550, had major problems with electrolysis. The higher RPMs that are used for towing heavy equipment caused cavitation of the timing cover. After a while, the timing cover would deteriorate allowing raditor coolant to enter into the engine oil. Once water is in the oil, the rod & main bearings start to break down quickly, causing a 'slung rod'.
One of the key factors on todays diesel engines is meticulous maintence and I mean very meticulous maintence of the engine.
The pre-2003 diesel engines could take just about anything you could throw at it and still go 300,000 miles.
Todays diesel engine's have such tight, demanding tolerances, the margin for error and neglect cannot be overlooked.
They still haven't figured out how to intergrate emmissions standards(from 2003) into a diesel engine.
The 6.4 is packed in so tight there is hardly any room to do any work on them. For any major mechanical work, the techs have to lift the body up off the truck frame.
For repairs, the raditors go out a lot. Ford engineers found out that owners must use distilled water along with a coolant additive to prevent electroysis.
The high oil pressure(injection) pump is bad about going out. I believe this had more to do with the crappy diesel fuel, especially the 'bio-diesel' out there.
The heavier versions, F450-F550, had major problems with electrolysis. The higher RPMs that are used for towing heavy equipment caused cavitation of the timing cover. After a while, the timing cover would deteriorate allowing raditor coolant to enter into the engine oil. Once water is in the oil, the rod & main bearings start to break down quickly, causing a 'slung rod'.
One of the key factors on todays diesel engines is meticulous maintence and I mean very meticulous maintence of the engine.
The pre-2003 diesel engines could take just about anything you could throw at it and still go 300,000 miles.
Todays diesel engine's have such tight, demanding tolerances, the margin for error and neglect cannot be overlooked.
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