2005 6.0 ford
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From: Bettendorf, Iowa
post the vin. i will let you know what i think buddy. i am a ford master tech been working on the 6.0 for 6 years now. sometimes bad techs get ahold of them and there are many repeat repairs and related damages like improperly routed wires and hacked stuff.
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Depending on what comes up on the report from Fixxer, as long its clear, I would have no problem at all. 05's were typically just fine, 03's -September built 04's were more the issue, according to my Ford Diesel guy. I just did the same with an '05 Excursion 6.0 with 79k on it. I love the truck. I sold my 2000 7.3 Excursion and just love this one. More torque, power, and LOVE the 5 speed trans much better!
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From: joliet, il
They seem to be ok if left stock. I have a 120hp tune in mine and stretched the head bolts with about 50k on it. It was still under warranty, so I bought ARP Head studs and Ford put them in, no more problems. This is about a 3k job without a warranty.
I love everything about the truck though. Makes great power gets decent fuel economy and tows great. I feel that the Ford is the best compromise in a truck as the Dodge is a overall crappy truck with a Great engine, the chevy has an independent front suspension and major engine components that are made in Japan as well as several people I know with them have injector and trans issues.
I love everything about the truck though. Makes great power gets decent fuel economy and tows great. I feel that the Ford is the best compromise in a truck as the Dodge is a overall crappy truck with a Great engine, the chevy has an independent front suspension and major engine components that are made in Japan as well as several people I know with them have injector and trans issues.
Last edited by ttuton; 12-26-2010 at 08:20 PM.
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I know 5 people with 6.0 and all have blown head gaskets ,,,,Ill pass !!!
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