Would you buy a 6.0 Ford?

[Tomscreek]

I realize that the Ford diesel 6. 0 problems are probably somewhat exagerated or appear that way because that's just the way these internet forums are but man I feel sorry for some of those fellows. I've never considered myself "brand loyal" but I like to research to find what I think is a good product for my hard earned money which is why I bought a Cummins/Dodge. Looks like the Duramax is turning out to be a good choice too although I just prefer the Dodge and the Cummins. But from what I can get from other diesel sites and such, I wouldn't touch one of those Fords with a ten foot pole. Anyone else agree? I'm not gloating, just curious why people seem to keep buying them when there's a LOT of negative feedback.

 

[CajunDieselMan]

I bought a Dodge because I didn't trust GM's history with diesels, and the new Ford 6. 0 PS had just come out and I was reading a lot of bad stuff about them. I would have considered a Ford otherwise because the 7. 3 was pretty dependable, from what I read. Ford had some things over on Dodge, but the Cummins reputation sold me--the fact that Dodge had basically the same diesel in their trucks for 15+ years.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

why do some women stay in abusive relationships?



some things just have no rational explanation...

 

[HENCHR]

I went from a Dodge to a Ford back in 2000, I had the 7. 3 for about 3 years, its was a good truck besides the constant oil leaks and the bad injectors at 80,000 miles but when it came time to get a new truck I wanted to go back to the Dodge and the Cummins. Even if the 6. 0 didn't have its problems I would have been back. I have friends and family who are Ford guys, they are extremely brand loyal and would buy anything that Ford sold, even if it had problems or somebody else was offering a better product, I think thats why so many guys still buy the Ford. They all have their problems though, no matter what brand you buy, no brand is perfect, it just comes down to personal preference. Thats my opinion anyway.

 

[SEmerson]

Fords do have a excellent back seat to rest in while the tow truck comes out.

 

[Cummins Pilot]

Originally posted by SEmerson

Fords do have a excellent back seat to rest in while the tow truck comes out.

Thats good. I had a 94 F-250 Powerhope. It was a good truck. It went to 255,000mi before I sold it. Its still going strong. One clutch, injector wiring harness and the basic maint items. Never had the problems many people have.



I bought a Dodge for the Cummins alone. If both Ford and Dodge offered the Cummins I would have gotten another Ford.



As for 6. 0L I would not buy it. It hasn't been around long enough to be proven. The 7. 3 PSD and the Cummins are really the only 2 proven engines with the Cummins in the lead.

 

[CChase]

I had an 87 Ford 6. 9 and was considering/planning on buying a Ford. Then I started looking into the reputation of the 6. 0 and still went and drove one. After popping the hood (it's a mess under the Ford hood) and knowing the troubles they had with the 6. 0 launch, I decided to go with the Dodge. Chevy got no consideration.



I liked the Dodge interior better and liked the Ford body style a little better (though the Dodge has really grown on me), but if I could have found a 7. 3 new when I bought I would have a Ford. Fortunately there were none even remotely close to what I wanted, so I went with the Dodge and couldn't be happier (except I wish I would have gone with a 3500 SRW instead of the 2500..... ah well :{ )

 

[keimmmo]

If you just drive them and never do your own work, I can see jumping brands. If you work on your own vehicle, that is a different matter. Have you noticed most MECHANICS either love Fords or hate them? There isn't much middle ground.



Would I buy a Ford 6. 0? You bet I would... if the price is right. I wouldn't want to have to keep it and drive it, but I would certainly buy it if I thought I could make a profit!



Steve

 

[rashwor]

NO.

 

[GFritsch]

Well, they say that 95% of Fords built in the last 10 years are still on the road. .







































































I guess the other 5% made it home.

(old joke)

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I suspect peer pressure plays a part - LOTS of construction workers use Fords, and greatly value their "macho" image as workers - sure wouldn't wanna be the butt of other worker's jokes by getting caught owning one of the "other" brands...

 

[OCarney]

I drove a 6. 0 Ford, did not like it. Had poor acceleration, plus salesman admitted the injector troubles which I knew about. Found a used 7. 3 F-350 4X4 DRW, but not for 33k+. I liked the Chevrolet, but could not find the options/color I wanted. Dealer I bought from is also a Chevy/Dodge dealer, so I drove the Dodge, liked it, options and color were right for me, so I went with it. Also know the reputation of the Cummins, and previously owned a '99 2500 4X4. So far, I am very happy with the truck. Look forward to many miles ahead.

 

[JHerr]

At work, we have a '99 F350 7. 3 Power Stroke with a 6-spd. Would we buy another Power Stroke with a manual transmission? No way. A 6. 0 with an automatic? Possibly.



We test-drove an early '99 Ford with an automatic. It was OK, nothing special. My head & heart both told me that this in no real I-6 diesel. (What's with that weird "marbles spinning in a coffee can" sound?) But, when the decision was made to order a truck, the two Blue Ovals (my brother & father) overruled my vote. In the Ford's defense, it has a good-handling chassis (2wd) and is solid except for the shaky Super Cab doors.



My criticism of the Power Stroke? It has no guts down low with a manual transmission. Very sluggish below 2000 rpm in 1st & 2nd. Get past 2 grand and then the power comes on like a light switch. We are convinced that there is a torque-limiting code in the CPU that reduces the power. So much for the torque peak at 1800 rpm.



It is scary making a quick, left turn in front of traffic... a hole in traffic, GO... I hope this thing makes it... car getting closer... Oh shoot, I'm dead... OFF LIKE A ROCKET!



My bone stock, '98 2500 24v is much easier to drive than the '99 Ford. A very liveable drivetrain. The Power Stroke with the manual requires more mental attention to the job at hand.



Will my Cummins beat a Power Stroke in a race? No, but that's not why I bought my truck. I get 5 mpg more than most Power Stokes.



Recently, I drove an 2004 F450 6. 0 automatic. It was 4wd with a large 12-ft. aluminum bed. It was a heavy truck, but quite snappy. I was impressed with the way the 6. 0/Torque Shift combo drove. But, test drives do not make a reliable truck.



Last week, the owner of the aforementioned 6. 0 & I drove 600 miles back from the Indianapolis F1 race in my Dodge. While we were in Indy, he had received a call from one of his employees that the 6. 0 blew an intake hose, losing all boost. (Power Stroke costing him downtime. ) After listening to my Cummins purr for several hours, he started verbally beating himself up for buying the 6. 0 and said he ought to sell it. I told him not to fret over it... then I let the Cummins continue with its sermon!

 

[truckstom]

Originally posted by JHerr





After listening to my Cummins purr for several hours, he started verbally beating himself up for buying the 6. 0 and said he ought to sell it. I told him not to fret over it... then I let the Cummins continue with its sermon!

Very well put... . I love it!

 

[Rattlin_Ram]

I wouldn't buy a 6. 0l just simply because it is too much like the Duramax. Too high revving and gasser like. Before my dodge all I owned where fords. Bought a dodge for the cummins. And actually perferred the quad cab to Fords. If I had wanted a TRUE 4 door I'd have gotten a Ford with the 7. 3l PSD. Won't buy a chebby because I like a little more ground clearance stock than a subaru wagon... .....

 

[Peter Campbell]

Ford should thank god that they have such a loyal following. There is a book with chapters describing what happens to companies that produce products like the 6. 0 in a true competitive environment. Look in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11.

 

[klenger]

Would you buy a 6. 0 Ford?

No.

 

[GerryDrake]

Originally posted by JHerr



My criticism of the Power Stroke? It has no guts down low with a manual transmission. Very sluggish below 2000 rpm in 1st & 2nd. Get past 2 grand and then the power comes on like a light switch. We are convinced that there is a torque-limiting code in the CPU that reduces the power. So much for the torque peak at 1800 rpm.



It is scary making a quick, left turn in front of traffic... a hole in traffic, GO... I hope this thing makes it... car getting closer... Oh shoot, I'm dead... OFF LIKE A ROCKET!

... and I thought that characteristic was peculiar to my 95 PS/Auto... It was scary at times as it wallowed when you made such a turn from a stop.



I wouldn't consider a F*** after their customer service screwed me by not honoring the warranty on a replacement transmission (the 4th) when it blew up after 850 miles.

 

[crobertson1]

No.

 

[cwarner]

Hmmm let me think about that one ... ... ... .





ABSOLUTLEY NOT !