new truck

Cowboy85 · 09-13-2009, 04:39 PM

im looking at buying a new truck, to haul my horse trailer around and would like some opions and views on the new supper dutys.

has there been any big problems with the new 6.4L motors or any big problems with the f350 4x4 dually's. im also considering an older truck 99 and newer with the 7.3L.
any info would be great

thnx Conrad

mrjohnwayne · 09-13-2009, 05:01 PM

As with any new motor a few have had their share of problems. They had a radiator problem in the beginning and a few have had issues, but nothing seems to be as bad as the 6.0 problems that ford was plagued with..

IMO you cannot beat the fords. Power wise, comfort wise, and space wise. Straight from the dealer they have good power for towing and hauling. They don't have the best mileage, but with a few "upgrades" this can be improved (and from what I have read this is easier on the fords than the dodges. dodge tuners seem to be having problems with the new 6.7's...)

Interior is top notch with, and the ride quality in the new one's is far superior to any other 1 ton truck out there (IMO)

My biggest suggestion would be to go to different dealers and drive 2 or 3 of each brand and feel what is right for you.

Cowboy85 · 09-13-2009, 05:04 PM

thnx alot i thats it i just didnt want to get a truck and find out that there having some more problems in the early years like they did with the 6.0Ls

Cowboy85 · 09-13-2009, 05:09 PM

i'll probly also be looking to do some minor mods for some extra power

mrjohnwayne · 09-13-2009, 05:43 PM

I have to say that if I had the money I'd have a new 6.4. I had one as a work truck and put 10K miles on it before transfering locations and I didn't have a single issue out of it. loaded, unloaded, gooseneck etc.. it would take anything I threw at it. The only downside to it was the mileage... With the dpf on it just threw the mileage out the window. I was only getting around 15 mpg, but I know too many people to count that have 6.4's that have removed the dpf and used a tuner and are getting 18-21 mpg's

Cowboy85 · 09-13-2009, 07:10 PM

whats the DFP ?

mrjohnwayne · 09-13-2009, 09:00 PM

dpf = diesel particulate filter. All new trucks built since 08 have them, ford, chevy, and dodge. It is parts of this emissions crud that has ruined the mileage in diesels and forced us to change to ultra low sulfur diesel which in itself has also caused decreasing fuel mileage.

gmctrucks · 09-14-2009, 02:52 AM

I have no idea but I saw this brand new 4x4 FX4 boy did it look good it was black.

Towtruck · 09-14-2009, 12:40 PM

If you were to Buy a 6.0L make sure its an 06 thats when they finally worked the bugs out of the engines.

hotrodpc · 09-14-2009, 01:25 PM

I may be chimming in here where I shouldn't since I have never owned a Ford Diesel vehicle. But driving a shuttle at the airport, with a fleet of 8 2002 with 6.0 and 2 2006's and all the problems we have with those Ford Corp diesels, I would just simply, RUN, don't walk, away from those Ford Corp Diesels and go with the Powerstroke 7.3. They are proven tough and very few problems. The others shuttle companies are running 7.3's and their stuff does not break down near as often. JMO, I would never own a Ford Corp Diesel after seeing the crud we do. Its not like we are working them hard or tearing them up and it seems of the 10 in the fleet, at least 2 are broke down all the time, and we have to bring out the old 96 gasoline shuttle for back up. As it is right, 2 shuttles are being reitred, 1 with 140,000 miles, the other with 165,000 miles. One of them even had a new motor put in it at about 87,000. I believe it was a warranty replacment engine.

09-13-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
Cowboy85 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	new truck im looking at buying a new truck, to haul my horse trailer around and would like some opions and views on the new supper dutys. has there been any big problems with the new 6.4L motors or any big problems with the f350 4x4 dually's. im also considering an older truck 99 and newer with the 7.3L. any info would be great thnx Conrad

09-13-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	As with any new motor a few have had their share of problems. They had a radiator problem in the beginning and a few have had issues, but nothing seems to be as bad as the 6.0 problems that ford was plagued with.. IMO you cannot beat the fords. Power wise, comfort wise, and space wise. Straight from the dealer they have good power for towing and hauling. They don't have the best mileage, but with a few "upgrades" this can be improved (and from what I have read this is easier on the fords than the dodges. dodge tuners seem to be having problems with the new 6.7's...) Interior is top notch with, and the ride quality in the new one's is far superior to any other 1 ton truck out there (IMO) My biggest suggestion would be to go to different dealers and drive 2 or 3 of each brand and feel what is right for you. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

09-13-2009, 05:43 PM	#5
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	I have to say that if I had the money I'd have a new 6.4. I had one as a work truck and put 10K miles on it before transfering locations and I didn't have a single issue out of it. loaded, unloaded, gooseneck etc.. it would take anything I threw at it. The only downside to it was the mileage... With the dpf on it just threw the mileage out the window. I was only getting around 15 mpg, but I know too many people to count that have 6.4's that have removed the dpf and used a tuner and are getting 18-21 mpg's __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

09-13-2009, 09:00 PM	#7
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	dpf = diesel particulate filter. All new trucks built since 08 have them, ford, chevy, and dodge. It is parts of this emissions crud that has ruined the mileage in diesels and forced us to change to ultra low sulfur diesel which in itself has also caused decreasing fuel mileage. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

09-14-2009, 12:40 PM	#9
Towtruck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft.liqourdale, FL. Posts: 95	If you were to Buy a 6.0L make sure its an 06 thats when they finally worked the bugs out of the engines. __________________ ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST, IF IT WEREN'T FOR CHEVY'S MY TOOLS WOULD RUST

09-13-2009, 05:04 PM	#3
Cowboy85 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	thnx alot i thats it i just didnt want to get a truck and find out that there having some more problems in the early years like they did with the 6.0Ls

09-13-2009, 05:09 PM	#4
Cowboy85 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	i'll probly also be looking to do some minor mods for some extra power

09-13-2009, 07:10 PM	#6
Cowboy85 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	whats the DFP ?

09-14-2009, 02:52 AM	#8
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,035	I have no idea but I saw this brand new 4x4 FX4 boy did it look good it was black.

09-14-2009, 01:25 PM	#10
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,163	I may be chimming in here where I shouldn't since I have never owned a Ford Diesel vehicle. But driving a shuttle at the airport, with a fleet of 8 2002 with 6.0 and 2 2006's and all the problems we have with those Ford Corp diesels, I would just simply, RUN, don't walk, away from those Ford Corp Diesels and go with the Powerstroke 7.3. They are proven tough and very few problems. The others shuttle companies are running 7.3's and their stuff does not break down near as often. JMO, I would never own a Ford Corp Diesel after seeing the crud we do. Its not like we are working them hard or tearing them up and it seems of the 10 in the fleet, at least 2 are broke down all the time, and we have to bring out the old 96 gasoline shuttle for back up. As it is right, 2 shuttles are being reitred, 1 with 140,000 miles, the other with 165,000 miles. One of them even had a new motor put in it at about 87,000. I believe it was a warranty replacment engine. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

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