'03 F250 - 6.0 Powerstroke help
 

Well,
I finally took the plunge and purchased the truck I really wanted to tow the Powerplay with. Bought it Sunday and returned it Monday morning due to an oil leak and the fact that it shut off on me on the way to the dealer. The truck has 60k which is a little much for the year but I got a pretty good deal on it. Problem is the dealer has had it since Monday morning and hasn't worked on it. They promised to fix it right away and am sure they will get to it as they are a reputable Ford dealership but I am a little concerned. An oil leak on a 60K powerstroke ? I told them that if they did not fix it by tomorrow they can keep the truck and they assured me that it would be fixed but I am concerned. What do you guys think?

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Stay away from 2003 6.0 litre PSD.

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'03 was a bad year for the 6.0.. i am sure there are some threads here and at the diesel sites they will list all the issues... and i wouldn't be worried about 60k on a '03, i got 40k on my '05.... :D

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You are killing me here guys. Bad purchase ? What kind of problems should I expect. Any sites I can reference ? :(

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Give it back to them!! I bought a 2003 Ford with the 6.0 and had nothing but problems..so I traded it in on a GMC and love the truck. HavasuCig bought the same truck (2 months before me) and he had alot of problems. He actually did the Lemon Law and Ford had to buy it back.

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BTW.... I love the freaking truck. It's a fully loaded King Ranch. My wife wanted me to go with an '04 non King Ranch but this truck was really nice.

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http://www.thedieselstop.com/ check it out for ford stuff.....

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yea, there on this site.

that was the big problem year, in 03 everyone was buying used 7.3's over new. but you would have to think with 60k, that it got through the problems.

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I don't want to bring you down any further, but '03's are nothing but problems. Bad year, lot of bugs. :( :(

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Also, www.ford-trucks.com

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You would think so. I upgraded (or so I thought) from a 98' Ford F150 which I have NEVER had a problem with. It's just a pain to tow the boat from Miami to the Keys when I need to because I hate to put that much strain on my every day vehicle.

I would hate to get into something that is going to be problematic and honestly I can tear apart a chevy 350 or ford 351 (up to the heads) :D but don't know crap about diesels...

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Try this Website www.thedieselgarage.com Its better than the dieselstop.com


also www.fordtruckworld.com

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A buddy had a 03 6.0 PSD and Ford bought it back because it was in the shop too often. He ended up with a new 05. Good Luck.

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Holy chit :D Anyone need an '03 PSD ?

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I know three people with the 03's. They all like them for the most part. One had idle issues. They ALL got the injector upgrade I think it was?

Get used to leaving your truck in the dealer for a long time. They will not order parts before the truck is there, they do not stock much of anything so your typical down time with the truck is about 7 days. I found a garage that is near my shop and the guy runs a round the clock shift for truck repairs. What is the oil leak? If it is front or rear main seal just get used to it they all leak..... Not bad but they do all leak.

Jon

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PS the dealer for 7 days is typical no matter what manufacturer you own, they all seem to be that way. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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Make them take it back and go with the 04. Got an 02 7.3 and an 04 6.0, not a single problem with either diesel.... dammed air filters for the 6.0 are rediculously priced!!!!

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you need to come to the midwest then, trucks around here get fixed pretty quick... i have had fords, gmc's and chevy's all go in the shop for various warranty stuff and never have had to leave it over night even... i had an issue with the rear wheel steering on my denali that i thought would take a couple of days (talk about rare parts), the parts ended up being UPS'd same day and i was back on the road by 6 pm...

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Your lucky then. If I needed a valve cap it would take them for ever around hear. My new guy is much cheaper, does better work and does it much faster then the dealer. He did a oil pan for me and only reason that it took 4 days was so that the sealer could dry for 48 hours. :D

Jon

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Not sure. They haven't told me where the leak is coming from. They did tell me that the truck probably shut off due to low oil pressure. According to them if it's down a couple of quarts of oil they shut off. Don't tell me that they all leak man.. I have concrete pavers on my driveway and that would really suck...

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my 05 doesn't leak... but i would get away from the 03 if you still can...

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Mine has never dripped on me, it just leaks. Were the oil goes I have NO idea!!!! Mine smokes like a mother when the oil gets low

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This takes some of the pain away:
http://www.fleetfilter.com/

Fleet Filter is the place to go :cool:

Check it out, 33 bucks for both 6.0L fuel filters and 32 for the air filter. http://www.fleetfilter.com/application.html

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I'm trying... I really like the truck though so if I can't get out of the deal I won't be too bummed. I might use it for 6 months and get rid of it. Shouldn't lose too much on it. It's an 03 King Ranch 250 with the ARE bed cover and 60 K for 24500. I don't think I got "dicked" but I don't think it was an extremely good deal either. I don't drive much so I should be able to sell it for about the same in a few months if it starts giving me headaches. They have a 5 yr 100k powertrain warranty so major stuff should be covered. What do u guys think ?

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ditch it if you can. you dont want a $24,500 headache.

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So I guess I shouldn't try to boost or chip it then huh ? :rolleyes: :D

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Exactly!!! We lemon lawed ours, biggest POS I have ever owned.

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03 f250 and had no problems 50k miles
knock on wood
i had a friend though with a 03 and he had a bad oil leak by some seal around the tranny
another friend had some turbo probs on his on 03
both had an early build date
some say that the f250 built after april or may were good but dont buy any before that
my f250 built in june

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anybody have any overheating problems with there 6.0's? Our work trucks are a 03 and 04 350 superdutys w/6.0. Out of nowhere they will overheat and then be fine.. it has happened 3-4 times with each truck. We run a 45 hp programmer in both. could this cause this?

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Traviss
If this happens when towing. It is probably a head gasket. My
friend at the Ford dealer had one that would only overheat with a trailer in tow. The truck got a new engine. It was an 2004 F350

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I've been lucky w/ mine. 26k trouble free miles to date. I run high HP to it with turbo back exhaust and an intake system. It gets drag raced on occasion when I get the urge. The only thing I don't like about it is the payment. To date it is the best truck I have ever owned. This coming from someone that has NEVER owned a Ford before in his life.

As for the 03 being the stepchild for Ford.....I have experienced more buy backs w/ the 05s than I have the 03s. Don't know why. I think you either get a good one or a bad one. My partner buys one to two new trucks a year. Had better luck with his 03 than he did his 05. I'm saying all this to say that I truly feel it's not just that year model that you will have problems with.

My partner is begging me to sell him my truck right now. I wouldn't part with it for anything at this point in time. Just too good of a truck IMO.

Buck

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Yes.. always have a 11,000# lb load on when it happens.. focourse for some reason the gas pedal is always on the floor and trying to pull 90 mph :D :D :eek:

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I wouldn't be scared of it. If you want to get rid of it, I will be glad to take it on trade. I think you got a good deal. The King Ranch is really a nice truck.
Mat
www.sandersford.com

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got an 03 psd with 31k, had it reflashed with 18k for rolling idle,fixed it
other than that no oil leaks or other probs with the motor(knock on wood) love it, it's the wife's daily drive,r trying to talk her into trading it in for a ammarillo. :D:

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Flyer, you NEED to buy my '03 7.3 Lariat Dually 2wd, grey/silver/grey leather, and i'm not ****ting you here, not one scratch in it...

I'm in Miami, this is THE best Ford truck i've had yet, but I need a 4wd, my new truck will be here any day, mine has 22,400 one owner miles, babied and maintained to the max, ALWAYS stored inside a warehouse. Pulls like a raped ape. I hate like hell trading it in, you will NOT find a cleaner '03 in So Fla and I personally guarantee it. MINT interior. I don't smoke, and don't allow smokers in it. Never been in for warranty work, ever. Dealer gave me 27.5k on trade-in, and he KNOWS what I have here... Match it and it's yours... You won't regret buying this truck. I'll leave the $400 Diablo programmer in it, $1800 Garrett GT40 ball bearing turbo, $100 bed mat, and $200 tonneau cover, and $400 HID headlights. Has newer Michelin's, and EVERY option, not a single squeak, rattle, or wiggle, or blemish. Trued, and strobe balanced all 6 tires. I pull my 12,000# 28' enclosed race trailer like nothing, and I also have 3 boats, including a 302 Scarab. Rotella oil changes every 3,500 miles, and only Ford oil filters.
You absolutely do NOT want a '03 6.0, no matter what, I work on diesels for a living, been doing it for 34 years... trust me on this... call me if you want a PERFECT truck.

Jim
305.592.7070 305.796.0222

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I would go to a fealer and get the history on this truck thru the VIN, most 03s had problems, some you could fix, others were buy backs and hit the auction market. I bet he paid 18-20 for it. I went with the 7.3 for my 03, i just didn't want to be the ginny pig. 86,000 now and not a problem yet.

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We service a ton of these. They are good engines. Like every american made vehicle there is a percentage of "problem issues". I personally think is a very good engine. If you love the truck and it's a good deal go pick up your truck,then buy an extended warranty. If it keeps leaking, let it run low on oil, blow up and they give you a brand new "0" mile engine!!

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Jim, can you send me some pictures? [email protected] Thank you, Gino

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I have almost 50,000 miles on my 03 6.0 with no problems at all. Best truck I ever owned and I'm pro GM. I tow a lot and drive hard, no oil leaks and no rough idle. More power than the 7.3 we used to haul with but the fuel mileage could be better. Only getting and average of 17mpg, would like to add a chip to improve mileage. Overall wouldn't trade the truck for anything.

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Damn Jim. I wish I would have known. I had been toying around with the idea of buying a diesel but Sunday decided to call my dad's friend at Maroone. They had an '04 F350 Crew Cab with 36k for 28000. It was such an incredible deal that I drove down there. Ofcourse they had just sold it. I got pissed and went to my local Ford dealership and found this truck. I'll see what they tell me today. If it's not fixed by this afternoon I'm not going to do the deal. The mechanic told me it was probably a (dont remember) valve on the top of the motor. Like I said I don't know crap about diesels so we'll see. I appreciate the offer and will probably know by the end of the day.