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Not a fan of the ford diesels at all. Way too many problems.

Our company has run 450's for quite some time. Most of the newer ecoboost models have had major issues, and two have required full engine replacement within the first 20k miles. Glow plugs falling out (there will for sure be a recall eventually on the 2011 diesels, as this has happened a ton according to the local dealer)

I drive a 2009 450 (not ecoboost) and have still had lots of issues. Tranny needed replaced at 70k, injectors just blew up one day, currently is lacking power big time when towing and will likely be taken to the dealer this week to get checked out. The truck only has 95k on it.

My advice to anyone lookIng at a diesel, go with something from GM. Way less issues
 
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iowa_wildcat said:
Bama, to address your comments specifically, I am not trying to discourage people from buying a truck with these engines. I am sure they will be fine if used for what they are designed to do. The problems will come when people do not do proper maintenance and/or exceed the towing limits. I can see way too many people trying to save money on gas and buy a truck that is not designed to do what they will use it to do.
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U mean I can't put a 5th wheel in an f-150 and haul a 20k lb trailer up and down I-80??
 
2001 Ford Ranger now has over 150k and going strong. I bought it new and have never had any problems just maintenance. It is nothing special - standard cab, manual transmission, roll up windows etc... I would like to get a newer vehicle but its hard to give up the truck that has been so good.
 
My family has owned primarily Fords. The family car when I was young was a Taurus wagon. After we (the children) got bigger, the parents upgraded to a Econoline van. Sexy. My first car was a handed down Escort from the early 90's. After that pooped out we bought a used 2000 escort zx2. My brother has been driving that car since I have been in college. Now I just recently bought a 2000 taurus cheap and my parents are looking at getting a new taurus or fusion. All are/were good cars and have lasted a long time into high miles. We still have the escort and the van and both are > 275,000 miles.
 
dmclone said:
6,000lbs and 13 mpg. Yowsa

That do look bad *** though
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I did not buy the truck to worry about gas mileage. I only drive around 15000 miles per year so it's not a big deal to me. On a side note I Actually have a custom tune in it and I get around 17 mpg at 72 mph. Not bad considering.
 
Tre4ISU said:
Don't pull anything huh?

I'll be buying a Dodge next, mostly because it will be a diesel. I have been a Chevy fan boy all of my life but the new Dodge interior has caught up and surpassed Chevy. Of course, I could change my mind and wait until the new Chevy comes out next year to see what it's like, but I still think I will have a Dodge.
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This is kinda silly. We own 3 new fords, 2 f150's and 1 diesel (all 1-2 years old). Every farmer I know drives multiple fords. If anyone bought a dodge they would be laughed right outa the county. I know one guy that was given a free chevy pickup and he refuses to drive it. What do you pull? a camper? a lawn mower trailer? I do see a lota city people with dodges so maybe they are good at pulling little things like that.
 
stevefrench said:
Not a fan of the ford diesels at all. Way too many problems. Our company has run 450's for quite some time. Most of the newer ecoboost models have had major issues, and two have required full engine replacement within the first 20k miles. Glow plugs falling out (there will for sure be a recall eventually on the 2011 diesels, as this has happened a ton according to the local dealer)I drive a 2009 450 (not ecoboost) and have still had lots of issues. Tranny needed replaced at 70k, injectors just blew up one day, currently is lacking power big time when towing and will likely be taken to the dealer this week to get checked out. The truck only has 95k on it.My advice to anyone lookIng at a diesel, go with something from GM. Way less issues
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Just to avoid confusion, you are talking about issues with the Power Stroke diesels, not the Ecoboost gasoline engines, correct?
 
HOTDON said:
Just to avoid confusion, you are talking about issues with the Power Stroke diesels, not the Ecoboost gasoline engines, correct?
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I think he confused "Ecoboost" with "Powerstroke". I've never seen Ford market a diesel under the "Ecoboost" trademark.
 
HOTDON said:
Just to avoid confusion, you are talking about issues with the Power Stroke diesels, not the Ecoboost gasoline engines, correct?
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Yes, I've never owned/driven gas powered ford trucks. But the 2011 and newer are called an ecoboost diesel I believe. They take the urea diesel additive.
 
Tre4ISU said:
Don't pull anything huh?

I'll be buying a Dodge next, mostly because it will be a diesel. I have been a Chevy fan boy all of my life but the new Dodge interior has caught up and surpassed Chevy. Of course, I could change my mind and wait until the new Chevy comes out next year to see what it's like, but I still think I will have a Dodge.
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I personally dont own an F-150 but I drove my buddy's with the bed w/topper packed completely full of tools/gear and a Lund Tyee packed with gear 14 hrs to canada to go fishing and that truck didnt even know it was pulling anything.

The cummins is a sweet engine and great if you pull a lot but diesel for the average commuter truck is a HUGE waste.
 
Remember when you're talking about towing, the truck is really limited by brakes and suspension much more than the engine. You can pull just about anything depending on the gearing, but more importantly you have to keep it stable and stop it.
 
bringmagicback said:
I love Diesel Excursions, I want one so bad but really have no reason for it. Someday I will pick one up for a couple grand and will be the happiest person on the planet.
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It may be awhile before they get to that price range. They are holding their value pretty well.

Not a great around-town vehicle, but absolutely awesome for trips...
 
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