OK all you Ford Diesel guys

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I know I give Ford guys tons of crap!!

But I am looking at new trucks, and there is nothing out there under $30,000 in a 3/4 ton Ext Cab 4X4 in Chevy
Well there is, but they have to be ordered.

Any way I have it on good source that there might be some left over 2006 F250 diesel's around for short money, mid 20's.

I have never owned a Diesel and want to know some of the maintenance issues and special things that they might need different from there Gas brothers.

Thanks
 
Only thing with any diesel is keep the air, fuel and oil filters changed. Change oil regular. I had one that I had 375,000 on. I have gas now but I won't ever buy another gas truck.
 
the only thing i can tell you is my brother and father both have deisel Rams and they love them. enough power to pull a house, and good gas mileage.
 
I've never owned a diesel but I've talked to some people that had experience with the Ford 6.0 liter and had various problems. They said it wasn't as good as the 7.3. Ford has now stopped using the 6.0 and have a new 6.4 liter for 2007.
 
Diesel fuel has been and most likely will contiue to be more expensive than reg. gas...anybody wanna tell MJ what an oil-change costs on one ;) ...


The guy I run offshore with has a Power Stroke...his second, and he likes 'em a lot...tows his 28'er like a champ and a construction trailer, too...He'll probably get another when he wears this one out ;) ...
 
Only thing with any diesel is keep the air, fuel and oil filters changed. Change oil regular. I had one that I had 375,000 on. I have gas now but I won't ever buy another gas truck.
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I am up on all my maintance all the time! I really take care of my truck!!

Posted by: CYENSEN Posted on: Today at 7:36am
you can probably get a 2006 Ram 1500 for less than $30,000 Grin thats what i drive Grin and love it
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Is yours diesel?

Posted by: Seacrets Posted on: Today at 8:22am
I've never owned a diesel but I've talked to some people that had experience with the Ford 6.0 liter and had various problems. They said it wasn't as good as the 7.3. Ford has now stopped using the 6.0 and have a new 6.4 liter for 2007.
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I have heard stuff about one engine or another, thats why I started this thread, Thanks!!

Posted by: randlemanboater Posted on: Today at 8:29am
MJ!!!!!! A FORDHuhHuh


Plus with a diesel you get to enjoy the smell of fuel on your hand for the next 24 hrs. after you fill up.
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Thats why they make rags!

Diesel fuel has been and most likely will contiue to be more expensive than reg. gas...anybody wanna tell MJ what an oil-change costs on one Wink ...


The guy I run offshore with has a Power Stroke...his second, and he likes 'em a lot...tows his 28'er like a champ and a construction trailer, too...He'll probably get another when he wears this one out Wink ...
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I know it cost more, but if I am getting more MPG then it works out. alsoI hear that they have lots o power, and last 300,000 miles or better??
Inn the long run am I better off??

Thanks everyone
 
hey I Love my Chevy Diesel that i have 220,000 on the current one, had a 99 Dodge 2500 cummings before much better motor. I wouldn't buy a 6.0  ford though due to tooo many problems and broken cranks. They cost more to change oil in due to most of the hold average of at least 2 gallons or more of oil. But you don't change the oil as often in them. they say 8,000 to 10,000 on oil changes unless you use syn. rot. oil then 12,000 to 15,000 mile changes. I change mine every 9,500 to 10,000 miles. Ford diesel don't get the fuel mileage that Chevy Diesel's get. Fuel filters should be changed every 15,000 miles but i change mine every oil change. You can't go wrong with a diesel. i average 21 in town and 23 hwy but in tow of the 250 i get 18 town 20 hwy. that's at 70 to 75 MPH.
 
I know a guy who is a diesel fitter.

He works at a textile plant.

He takes womens panties off the assembly line, holds them up and says:

Dees 'll fit 'er!!!!
 
randlemanboater said:
I know a guy who is a diesel fitter.

He works at a textile plant.

He takes womens panties off the assembly line, holds them up and says:

Dees 'll fit 'er!!!!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ...
 
I wouldnt buy a Ford 6.0 either . The old 7.3s were good , but loud as hell . My first pick would be a Dodge . You cant compare the other truck engines to the Cummins . Just do a search and you will see that they come in alot of the big rigs and will last a million miles . My second pick would be the Chevy because they have the better trans out there and are said to be getting good milage . I currently own a F150 so I am not anti Ford .
 
MJ...My buddy mentioned above still has his 1st one for sale...bed is used (good candidate for ''spray-in-liner"), but looks new from outside...well maintained since new...7.3/2wd...NEW tires...


Any interest?
 
Posted by: CYENSEN Posted on: Today at 7:36am
you can probably get a 2006 Ram 1500 for less than $30,000 Grin thats what i drive Grin and love it



Is yours diesel?
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No, mine is a Hemi! 345 horsepower and 315 foot lbs of torque. She tows the V like there is nothing behind her at all. ;D

But if you do want a deisel. The Cummins Deisel that Dodge uses is the best deisel they make. My father owns several tractor trailers, and has owned all forms of deisels (CAT, Detroit, Volvo) and her swears up and down he will never buy anything else again unless it is a Cummins. Great motor, no trouble, and cheaper to fix than a Cat or Powerstroke.
 
Thanks all,

Reel I want a Brand New truck!!

Nothing wrong with mine its just that this is that last year I am going to have kids for my taxes, and i want a new truck while I have the money! I want it to be around for the next 10years!

07 Chevy are all around $33,000 & diesel is $40,000 or better!

I have to go $30 or below in order to be able to do it. I have heard so many good things about diesel and now there might be a few left overs for cheap?

I still hate the Idea of a Ford, and if these left overs are 6.0 I will say forget it!

I an so confused!! :-/
 
when you look at diesel sites the ones that have the most problems are 6.5 Turbo 94 up Chevy and 6.0 Turbo Ford. the Dodge Cummings, Ford 6.9 and 7.3 Turbo, and Chevy 6.2, 6.5 (93 Only) and 6.6 Turbo are the ones you never hear any troubles with for the most part.

The only issue with the 94 up 6.5 Chevy is the electronic injection pump are pron to die alot due to PMD over heats.
 
MJ, you keep saying "i hate the idea of a Ford", do yourself a favor and go look at a Dodge. you will not be disappointed, ;Dand will be asking yourself.....What Chevy???? ???
 
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