BUYER BEWARE FORD POWERSTROKE DIESEL

[@michaellinner7772]

"Don't let emotion get in the way when buying a truck". Truer words have never been spoken and they apply to a whole lot more than just trucks or even vehicles.

[@leimdog]

This is seriously some of the best advice I've heard and would apply to any used vehicle purchase. It's all too easy to get caught up in the emotion of a new (to you) vehicle and as he said, you need to "un-sell yourself from this vehicle and take the emotions out". Excellent video!!

[@NordicNevs]

Some Forums say this guy is a troll...I completely and wholeheartedly disagree. All the videos i have seen have been informational and correct. Keep it up powerstrokehelp

[@nickaltvater5592]

How could anyone think this guy is a troll?

[@lightninsadventures2692]

This dude is a hack

[@OneAndDone5150]

@Robert Gardea so then you don’t know the truth but hear someone’s version.

[@MrDollainc]

Not a troll but exaggerates making you think 30k for an 06 is ok. But he is informative.

[@user-vd9fz5ey9m]

Don Olypopper ford didn’t make the engine it’s still international

[@jimdailey1018]

I hope you're married and having lots of boys because we need more men like you. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

[@danielweston9188]

Girls drive trucks to!

[@stangtrax]

Daniel Weston I am pretty sure he was referring to honest mechanic not a truck driver. But yes girls could be an honest mechanic too.

[@markbrad675]

Mr. Daniel Weston,,,Yes,Girls do drive trucks,,Lesbians mostly .LOL Maybe?

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

Mark Brad Not not my girlfriend is straight, very female and she drive f 350.. she always have pickup.

[@phyllissfrankenfield2152]

You so funny

[@powerstrokehelp]

dont let the car business get to you. I did it for years and had to get out for this very reason. I couldn't make money because I always made truck too perfect and no one would pay for it.

[@fallguy100000]

Bill-an acquaintance and I went camping and had no start, no crank day before departure with a big rig. Comments off over there. A good video, helped us diagnose down to starter quickly and confidently. Thank you. I appreciate your frank and honest approach.

[@leontrotter2776]

This guy is for real he knows what he is talking about I just sold a 2004 250 it was sweet and clean all over just over 47000 miles I had it from 17000 nice truck Don't fall in love with the color or anything until you see how clean the running gear is...

[@visioneerone]

"unsell yourself from the truck before you buy it." Sage advice. pretty much applies to any big-ticket purchase.

[@gisforgirard]

Love it

[@gatewaysolo104]

That mentality is why it took me over a year to find a newer truck. Eventually you just have to pick one, it won't be perfect it's used.

[@popritz]

I LOVE THIS KZbin CHANNEL! HE REMINDS ME OF BOBBY DAN DAVIS BLOCKER WHO PLAYED HOSS CARTWRIGHT ON BONANZA FROM 1959 TO 1972. After Dan Blocker's passing on May 13th, of 1972 due to medical complications (Pulmonary Embolism) Bonanza lasted only one final season without the shows longstanding, and favored cast member Hoss Cartwright. The 14th and final season ended on January 16, of 1973.

[@davidcira107]

popritz Your right...I was trying to figure out who he reminded me of..haha

[@andyrock6481]

popritz also parneil Roberts was Dr hunycutt on MAsh

[@johnrussell8410]

Little Joe teaching Hoss how to fly a crude hand glider was my all time favorite Bonanza.

[@DougHanchard]

Simple, concise and straight forward advice. Applies to all make cars and trucks, not just Powerstrokes. I've heard of fleet users doing this scam. The dealer really should go after the person that sold them the rig, but that's a lot of time and money. Karma works though, because that person / company eventually gets found in today's internet - social media world.

[@wallacemackay7562]

Realistically the dealer probably saw all the oil under the engine all over everything. Unfortunately its buyer beware and the dealer got a great deal on it. The just cleaned it up. Bet money they know how hard it was run.

[@ianrochon6848]

You sir, are an officer and a gentleman. On top of being the last of a dying breed, if I close my eyes, I'm getting powerstroke advice from Samuel L. Jackson! Props from Canada and thank you my friend. Cheers.

[@brianglover9342]

And You Gryazev-Shipunov are basically an Idiot! Should we make comments about eastern block countries or your nationality? Comments had nothing to do with nationality.

[@brandonwomack7474]

I am a FACT technician and we need more of you. The 6.0 needs some love but not before being bullet proofed. The 6.7 was Ford's way of applying a learning curve in engine building. One diesel tank to another. Me up the good work.

[@melshingleton5991]

Thank you for being an honest guy! Guys like you are getting hard to find.

[@retiredammo4617]

Man alive, talk about being scammed! Feel sorry for the guy who bought this truck. Thanks for all the information you shared in their video. We need more business owners/mechanics like you!

[@bhvmaia]

This guy is a precious national treasure. Wish he was in my area, Heck, I wish he was in my family !!

[@72bigern]

Thanks so much for your Ford technical assistance and advice. Most of all your involvement with helping our veterans is a very honorable thing. Wish there was more people like you around

[@max21d98]

I honor you because you are first class man with a good,heart I use to be a shop foreman for a Ford Dealership this man knows what he is talking about,Trolls go hide yourself under a rock.

[@leomendez391]

THANKS BUD, YOU DO CARE FOR YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS! WE NEED FOR GUYS LIKE YOU BROTHER.

[@powerstrokehelp]

The 2009 is an excellent choice IF (BIG IF) the DPF system has not damaged the motor.

[@cheatrslix1]

You got it all right... Too bad the guy who brought that to you clearly had no idea what to look for before purchasing, even if it wasn't emotionally charged. Having spent over 25yrs in automotive stuff, I've seen it many times and you NAILED IT with the simple reality that one needs to look before leaping. All that leaked fluid would've been a guarantee that the truck was beaten. Great stuff and it SHOULD get you business because you're not only right, but you're being honest! KUDOS! FOLKS: Spend the 2-3hundred for a solid check or 6-8,000 for repairs if you get it wrong on your own.

[@brendanuveda7102]

I recently bought a 7.3 for 3k originally being sold for 4.5k. Did a few minor repairs and fluid changes and it runs like a Champ. Yeah it's kind of ugly, considering it was a farm truck, but everything seems solid mechanically. It's always good to look past the outer beauty and invest into something that will last you many more years years come.

[@rossburnett1158]

I came across your channel randomly and I am very impressed with the information I have learned from you. Thanks for all the videos!

[@dsimondublin]

Screw dealerships. Been there done that. Bought a truck with false mileage as well. They (dealership) had truck spotless, I was just a kid and did not know any better. Fortunately I bought extended warranty and that saved my ass. Over $10,000 in new parts, and mine was a cummins. New front end, turbo, injection pump, lift pump, hydrobuest, AC work, and other nick nacks. I'm a firm believed in having a mechanic looks before I buy, and check on clist. Great deals come up all the time,

[@badwolfblueberrysmokeadven163]

awesome!!!!!! you saved me $1500 ........flatbed . and parts...labor .. my truck is lifted .....thank god it didn't happened when i was driving my 2 yr old home ...could of happened on a turn..AWESOME video...and it happened before christmas ....TY god bless...KEEP EM COMING

[@Flightstar]

Dealers are a despicable lot.

[@audievickers132]

I realize I'm chiming in a bit late here, but I was in the market for a truck last year. I watched this video (and several others from PSH) before I went diesel shopping. One of the trucks I looked at had, as Rick described it, immaculate interior. The thing was gorgeous, except for the pedals. The rubber was worn completely through to the metal on the brake pedal on the accelerator side which suggested to me that it had seen a lot more action than the interior or the odometer suggested. It made me immediately wonder if this was one of 'those trucks' Rick talked about. I ended up with a 2000 from a private owner, and I LOVE my 7.3.

[@robertnice8532]

Great info. Never thought about switching dash clusters. Sneaky.

[@turbowarren2205]

You can also check mileage through the computer with a scan tool

[@turbowarren2205]

You can also check mileage through the computer with a scan tool

[@somervillearron]

not on all cars@@turbowarren2205

[@kevinokum8561]

@@somervillearron it's a ford, you can use ids with an obd1 protocol adapter or pre 1996

[@robklarstone4788]

Dude, you're a natural born teacher and leader. Run for President! You basically described the complete scenario I previously experienced. I did, however, do the due diligence to my best ability. It has so far paid off. Just did a round trip from Mexifornia to Delaware and back pulling a 31' travel trailer..., gotta do my filters and oils. 2006 F350 Crew Cab and made it back!!! Awesome truck. Great advice. Keep it up!

[@jenniferbatchison7929]

I have a 1995 F250 Powerstroke with over 300,000 mile that I bought new. It's been a good truck and still runs like a scalded dog.

[@Waterman-wv2jx]

Wonderful advice. Everything here is spot on. A dealers job is turning the inventory. They don't care and if they start to, the Sales Manager will set them straight.

[@MrAlienware1]

Good information Bill I wish you were living in Dallas TX I need a good diesel technician like you that tells the customers the truth about there trucks ....keep up with the videos

[@barryculloty2568]

You have done the public a GREAT SERVICE here, my wife decided on a 2006 6.0 and I put a coolant filter on it once I learned of its issue's,and next the head bolts, oil cooler ect. I knew that Ford did some shady things by covering up issue's with their rigs and I will NEVER BUY ANOTHER DIESEL from ford! That being said our 6.0 hopefully wont keep me up at night like it did in the beginning when we fist got it. This is our third diesel, two Dodge Cummins motors, the 12 valve 5.9 5 speed in a one ton-great truck! And a 2001 24 valve 5.9 auto, and it isn't bad, well except the stock trans, keep up the maintenance on the trans ever 15k-25k-service the trans and change fluids and it will last! Lastly I want to thank you as an American, for your help with vets, and your bold honesty about Fords products and people who rip others off and how to protect ones self, these things everyone should see, a friend turned me onto you, and I thank him also! I hope FORD gets wind of this, and everyone I know with one will hear of this and hopefully force them to change!

[@cdman78564]

recently purchased a 2003 F250 with a 6.0 after buying it and watching Bill's videos and him scaring the shit out of me with this engine I decided that even though the dealer that I bought it from which was not a Ford dealer I took Bill's advice and took it 2 Ford dealer had the oil changed the fuel filters changed the coolant flush and fill and the rear end serviced. drove it for $5,000 miles kept a check on the oil and Coolant and did not lose a drop in the 5000 miles so I think I've got a good engine. when I bought the truck the odometer showed 146,000 miles pulled the Carfax that's when I found out the last reported mileage was near 250,000 but had an excellent service history so when buying a truck don't believe mileage you see on the dash always check the last reported mileage on Carfax I just got lucky and got an engine that has been very well cared for

[@hanskinslo326]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad you didn't get completely screwed over!!!

[@rmtz59]

Learn to do most if not all your services yourself. dont trust fluid changes to no one. motorcraft parts only.

[@DrBuz1]

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[@mattmatt4618]

Just fare warning. If I ever need work on my 6.7, I'm comin down to see you and the crew. I love the real talk!

[@coreyoler5276]

love the video keep up the good work i have an 03 f-250 6.0 with 290,000 it looks exactly like that one under the hood the. motor seals finally let go and hydro locked . i can people if you do the maintenance and have a reputable mechanic to help you with the stuff you cant do in your yard then these motors will run till the wheels fall off the truck i payed 22 grand in 05 for the truck i am actually thinking of doing the rebuild on the motor especially if i can get another 300,00 out of it. well worth it if i don't need to buy a new truck.

[@coleknight2278]

I really wanna buy a 05-07 King Ranch one day. I think they're some of the sexiest trucks out there. I currently own an old rusty 92 Cummins. The truck is literally falling apart around the motor. I only like Dodge's for the Cummins, but I so am getting a 6.0L Powerstroke some day. I love the look of them and my friend owns one and said that if you maintain them and do the work to them, they're one of the most reliable diesels ever made.

[@chiefintheleaves]

Haha. I'd pay this guy to come with me to get my truck haha.

[@husky500cr]

Great video, I used his advice when I bought my used ford truck and got an excellent deal and she still running strong. I wish his shop was in southern california I would take all my trucks to him. Thank you PowerStroke

[@williamdavidson9009]

I also believe in buying a brand new base model rather than a 3-4 year loaded vehicle. You get the reliability of a new vehicle with warranty for the same or lower price if you can live without all the bells and whistles.

[@BrianBourgeois-]

william davidson no one does that now. Everyone I talk to wants the lariat are platinum so they go back 5 are 6 years till they get the price down of that model. Some of the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard.

[@redvision350]

I don't even own a Ford but I love listening to this guy, sharp dude and explains things clearly.

[@DrBuz1]

Rank1 youll love my music video Shoulda bought that ford by Dr Buz and the medicated trio please subscribe and share kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2iXloGmZaaGoJo

[@dnlmachine4287]

"Reputable Dealer". Lemme type some more after I stop laughing. "Thieving Scumbags" is more like it. On par with banks and Insurance companies - every last one of them lowlife bloodsuckers. Every so often I go and spend 2-3 days wasting a salesmans time looking at vehicles with no intention of buying. Then I just leave and string them along for weeks if I can with slow response to their calls, emails etc. That might be harsh, some will say I am driving up prices - but the little guy getting ripped off to the tune of $16K for an engine replacement wont think so. Unbelievable douchebags car dealers AND manufacturers are, the lot of em. Stay gold.

[@turbodiesel4709]

+dnl machine : RIGHT!!!! I agree that NO dealer is reputable. They are all effing crooks. I'd never buy a used car from a dealer. (I've been a mechanic my whole life.)

[@redv311]

+dnl machine last line says it all. So many scumbag dealers and shops. I just don't understand why, especially shops. I have a shop in my town that is run by a very honest mechanic and he does not crooked employees. if it only costs $15 to fix your vehicle then that's what he charges. Because of this he has more work than he can deal with. Being a crooked Mechanic just doesn't make sense. Next the dealers, both new and used are all crooks. With them its something they took in on trade and found out afterward its junk so they spiff it up and sell it with a very short warranty or as is. Third is the manufactures. They are selling you brand new shit. take fords diesel. The 6.0,6.4 and 6.7 are all known to have serious problems, so your paying 8000 dollars more for the diesel that you have to pot another 8000 dollars into down the road. Vehicles have become so complex and high tech that all of them are problems waiting to happen. I tell people all the time save your 60,000 dollars, go pick up a 1979 f-250 and restore it. you'll spend less money, have a more reliable truck and you can design it to your taste......Rant over.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

+redv311 when I was back in tech school , for kicks, me and a bud would go to a used car dealer and check something out. and we would pick em apart while the salesman is right there tryin his pitch. Haha it was a hoot.

[@redv311]

MrTheHillfolk They don't like it when a customer has any knowledge about vehicles. I was looking at a truck at a used car dealer. After he fed me his line of bullshit I picked the truck apart then made an offer that was half of the asking price. He walked away, went inside and locked the door. Six months later the truck was still there. I stopped in again and he said he would except my offer. I told him that was six months ago and now my offer was 2000 less. he took it and I purchased it. It had problems but with what I paid for it I fixed it up and it's been a good truck.

[@n10cities]

+dnl machine Georgia dealers must not be as meticulous as Arkansas dealers. Last time I tried to trade an old truck I had (and this was a "push, pull or drag sale"! LOL), they went over that thing with a fine tooth comb and wouldn't give me squat for trade.

[@thehuffingtontoast6988]

This is the best powerstroke fyi videos I've ever seen, almost everything I know came from these videos and I hope it helps me with my future 6.7

[@Thamac15]

This is why I don't like to buy used. Always some asshole out there who knows there's issues, yet pawns it on to someone else.

[@johnwillis7965]

yaa ,the main "issue " is the ford emblem ,juuunk customer went to dealer and they told customer youre burnt,,,,, lol ,i sold for ford and they laughed at the suckers ..ie customers,, never buy one

[@YooooouKnowwwww]

John Willis you're dumb and should feel bad

[@johnwillis7965]

im not dumb ,,i got out of there ,, i couldnt stand the way they treated customers ,whats dumb about that ?

[@johnwillis7965]

not a ford man at all ,,

[@MrNotorius5500]

Thamac15 Unless you know a thing or two about what to look for before you get yourself into it, yeah used is not the best way to go.

[@omniaparatus3618]

Love your channel. I have new admiration for my 7.3. Throwing in a few laughs makes learning a breeze.

[@hernanmunoz]

VERY INTERESTING VIDEO!! GREAT FOR BUYING and RESTORING the engine with less money!!

[@denislagua3796]

Thank you for getting back to me, No did not get a new key, I bought the pickup F150 was not running, and I found out it was the power train module, so I replace it, that is why it would not start, I had a guy coming out and reprogram it, now it works like new, thank you. and it only cost me $90.00 a lot less than having it tow to the Ford dealer. I found the guy on Kijiji and did a great job. Thank you

[@jeffpittel6926]

A "reputable car dealer",,,after 40 years of searching I've yet to find one,,,LOL.

[@powerstrokehelp]

Most transmission shops overlook this item. It is located outside the transmission right where the shifter cable attaches. Buy the new one from Ford only.

[@jefffromjersey52]

I was gonna post my advice, but he says it at 8:50.. that right there.. if you are gonna spend good $$, BUY IT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.. and you can tell right away if he had pride in his Truck or not. He will have all the documentation, the service records ,etc etc.. I will never buy used from a Dealer again .. once you get burned you know why..

[@luviskol]

Rough motors and rough owners tend to go together. And dealers are your best friend when they are moving metal. Nowhere to be seen when things go bad

[@dagrmast]

Absolutely well done video not only for diesels but any type of vehicle. I appreciate his taking the time and thank him for his efforts.

[@markosparko7873]

An oil test and a compression test result.

[@ericagibbs4478]

i just did ball joints on my truck for the first time along with brakes 93000 miles. 9foot fisher plow i used to plow 4 driveways and haul a 32 foot 5th wheel camper along with an 18 foot trailer with a tractor on it. love my 6.0 but maintenance is key to its longevity.this guy is right on in the videos I've seen.

[@macaframa12]

This is one of the most thorough and honest videos I've ever seen. What an awesome dude!

[@mattmayo3539]

I’m the original owner of my 2004.5 F-350 6.0 today we took Hank in for a P0299 code. After all the tests came back pointing to the turbo being dirty, we decided to pull the trigger on getting it removed and cleaned. First major service that we’ve paid for in over 180k miles. Dealer covered the ps cooler and egr valve around 60k miles in. Not harm no foul. Best vehicle our family ever owned. Never going to sell it. Hanks apart of the family.

[@shadowdahlke7918]

6.0 ...... Dang good motor in my mind EGR needs to go, install cold air intake, and straight pipe it never had a problem with anything

[@dwayneoxford9719]

Hard lesson! Cuz in Dalton, GA bought new a '02 Ford F-250 with 7.3 Powerstroke engine.Recently got rear ended, replaced bumper and receiver hitch, thought all was fixed, signed off on insurance.Ran "out" of fuel with gauge showing 1/4 full, damaging injector liners, getting fuel in coolant.Impact had damaged POS PLASTIC fuel pickup.Now gonna be out BIG money to fix. DON'T sign off on insurance till??DON'T run these engines out of fuel.ALL the POS PLASTIC on the "newer" stuff is BIG trouble down the road!

[@madflyer1093]

thats why i don't buy used, in most cases there is usually a reason why a person is selling, often they are just upgradeing but often they are tired of fixing, i just don't take that chance.

[@txstonerm]

This is exactly why I buy used. People like you run from a used car, and there are always people that don't know what they have, that are just wanting to unload. It's so nice being a mechanic

[@madflyer1093]

when i buy my vehicles in buy them when the new model year is coming out so its really quite cheap. when i bought my 2013 f150 after all rebates and xplan pricing i got it for less than i could buy used for.

[@madflyer1093]

and while im mechanically inclined, i fix and deliver heater and generators for a living. i just dont have the space or tools to fix a used vehicle.

[@dworker3]

This is excellent. This guy is one smart F**K. We need 10,000 more mechanics like you. Too bad I live 600 miles away from you.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

My personal opinion is the new 6.7L will rival or equal the legendary 7.3L given some time to iron out the kinks. Nothing beats field testing and R&D. Listen to your Ford Power Stroke diesel techs and what they are finding. Solve these problems and face them head-on. Ford was at least smart enough to make the 6.7 an in-house manufactured operation so they have total control over quality and the outcome of the final products. No leaving it in the hands of Navistar/International and outsourcing it any longer. They burnt any and all bridges with the "six point OH-NO!!!" If this fails, I look forward to maybe CAT getting another chance once the Obama administration and his "green libotard" EPA is out of the way. It was a sure bet before all this crap started causing CAT to pull the plug. I think Ford is capable themselves however if they give us what we want. Stop pussyfooting around and build a damn truck that will equal or beat what you built at the turn of the Century. Fire those damn engineers that think city slickers buy trucks like this. We don't want or need all this shit in a HD diesel powered truck. Maybe they won't be $50,000+ then once again. Sell those guys a F-150 so they can haul groceries and crawl the mall parking lot on 4WD. Don't confuse the two and you will be straight!! 'Merca!!!!

[@jburritt426]

I am glad you are here to help people. I bought a truck and I did everything you said. It is a beauty.

[@Garymayo]

Do an oil test, would show you a bad engine while it is still running, before it quits .

[@powerstrokehelp]

Gary Mayo 9 times out of 10 they have shit the bed by the time they get to me. Conversation is usually "It wont start"...OK what Happened? ... "Dunno". Nobody will fess up to what really happened.

[@jackcaldwell485]

powerstrokehelp looking at a new 6.7 2nd gen what should I be worried about ? And is they a fix for it before putting many miles on it

[@justinrichard4190]

+powerstrokehelp what is bullet proofing a motor

[@ThreePapaZeroXrayTwo]

+justin richard Check out www.bulletproofdiesel.com This guy installs Bulletproof products.

[@seanflynn2289]

Dude good on you for sharing awareness and knowledge. I hope solid business comes your way. You have the heart of a teacher! Thank you

[@powerstrokehelp]

Dude whats your deal?

[@mraycgz]

Another thing I learned from you a looong time ago Bill. Look at the brake pedal. The rubber on the pedal will wear down to the metal. This isn't a bad thing per say but I own a small fleet of Ford trucks,most of them Powerstrokes and EVERY ONE that I own shows accurate wear on the brake pedal accordingly. Great vid, great channel and I look foeward to the next. Also if the day comes that i can't fix my rig Im headed to Georgia from Ohio buddy!

[@htcooley04]

That's f'ed up never knew people did that stuff

[@alspahi7760]

these losers who do this ...i wish nothing but the worst on them...damn shame

[@WWGWGATikTok]

Oh yea, they sure do...the horror stories are never-ending!

[@Wiredeclipse]

Jesus man! You really are helping lots of people out there with your information. I know if you keep this up, your business will continue to grow and expand into something big like a one stop purchase/ service center. Thumbs up for you always man.

[@mitchkoch1155]

Sure wish i would have seen these vids before i bought mine, starting to think i got the shaft

[@integer9826]

Great video, God bless you man. Honest people like you should lead this country.

[@calom4823]

Thanks for sharing ur experience sir !

[@MoisesJha]

Wow, what a bad experience for the guy who bought that truck. These advice is priceless, thank you for sharing the info.

[@mightaymouse]

I wish y'all were closer to Cali. I'm looking into buying a used 7.3 and I could use a good mechanic! So hard to find now a days.

[@MouseMan707]

+mightaymouse I'm actually look to sell my 01' super duty. you still looking for one?

[@joshring9710]

mightaymouse I would love to buy a new 7.3 the 2018s are coming back out with them this guy says!!

[@joshring9710]

mightaymouse haha cali grammar got to love truck noobs

[@supremeautomotive6749]

Even if they do bring back the 7.3 cali won't be getting it

[@WWGWGATikTok]

Oh hell it's hard to find anyone with half a brain cell in Commiefornia, your treacherous anti-American politicians take the cake & the idiots keep putting up with the lies & debauchery & embezzlement ...& I'm speaking from experience...Just left that drug-infested & free-range outdoor mental institution as of Jan 2019 and kicking myself for not leaving 35 years ago!!!! I was in an area that ppl think is nice...Monterey, north of Big Sur... it is all an illusion!

[@powerstrokehelp]

Spot with 876000 miles smokes some out of the cap when hot and running but it burns about 1g of rotella between oil changes. I can live with that.

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

Solid advice, thanks.

[@robertprice8121]

Bob Wilson l

[@SamHarris777]

This site is extremely helpful. I feel blessed for stumbling upon it. Information information information!! Thank you!!

[@fakegibsonssuck7755]

Who's to say they don't clean it all up and degrease the chassis, drivetraine, ect... You can't dress the kid down for being an idiot, and frankly the Ford dealer should be liable for this kind of horse shit... When it's being sat tied the a tech should be doing what your suggesting he do.. Especially a Ford dealer...

[@n10cities]

+fakegibsonssuck If a car dealership has steam cleaned the underside of a vehicle, BIG RED FLAG. That means they have cleaned off the oil and gunk. Last vehicle I bought, that was the first thing I did was crawl under and looked for grease and oil leaks. If I had found a bunch of oil or if the underside was sqeaky clean, I wouldn't have taken a second look. Didn't even look inside until I was happy with the underside. That was 11 years ago and the truck has been a good one (not a powerstroke mind you, but was a 4.2 S10).

[@alzaidi7739]

Also look at the gas and brake pedals. There is a lot more wear on one with 285k vs 85k.

[@alzaidi7739]

I just bought a 16 year old Lincoln with only 16K miles. 11st thing I checked was the pedals. They looked like new, no wear. The rest of the car was the same.

[@stangtrax]

Al Zaidi I agree and my uncle told me that when I was a teenager. But still those can be replaced to deceive people.

[@billysmith5721]

i also found that carfax is a great tool in researching how the previous owner kept the maintenance up

[@TheTowAcademy]

Thanks for the video, great information.

[@laura-ann.0726]

Thanks for doing this video! I'm a Dodge Cummins guy, but everything you said applies to any pickup, Ford, Dodge, or GM. I had never heard of owners pulling out and storing seats and instrument panels so as to be able to drive the vehicle almost into the grave, then putting the original interior back in and selling it. Seems to me that's pre-meditated intent to commit FRAUD and should be subject to criminal prosecution if it could be proved. This is why I would never buy a 4WD truck used unless I knew the original owner personally: too many very expensive things that could have been abused or worn out on a 4WD, then you're stuck with the big repair bills. Again, thanks for the video, it was an eye-opener!

[@stevendailey9155]

I love this guy

[@firewoodguru]

Great advice. Many think just because they're buying from a dealer, it's better than buying from an individual and that's completely backwards. Dealers go to auctions to obtain most of the used vehicles. Those are leased or trade ins from dealers that don't want to get stuck with it, whereas an individual selling it, probably bought it brand new and is just looking to upgrade and if traded the dealers only allow what they can buy it for at auction. If it has problems, then trade it in.

[@tommyodonovan3883]

Diesel trucks from hell!

[@marshallthehardy4637]

Tom that was/is da bomb!!! You shine....

[@tommyodonovan3883]

Marshall L Hardy Jr thanks for that Marshall I'm thinking of getting a F350 2008 to 2010 diesel or gas that is the question. This guy is the answer.

[@tommyodonovan3883]

Just got me a 2005 F350 deisel for $8000(can) God help me!

[@spenca4778]

Tommy O Donovan what was the year they end 6.0?

[@tommyodonovan3883]

SPENCA I think 08' or 09'.

[@powerstrokehelp]

Make sure it has been tuned lately. The 5.4 and 4.6 are bad about having spark plug holes be damaged.

[@ATOMO1916]

EXCELLENT INFO, THANK YOU.

[@lindaclaudine3029]

Am glad to have run across your channel and web site. A car owner after my own style - but sharing his knowledge.

[@jerrycannon6145]

he's been racing that dam truck

[@Dave-Cruz]

Super informative, just like your other videos. I skipped out on the 6.0's, etc and bought a 7.3. I am super happy with it. With a few easy mods its more than capable. For people with failed 6.0's and 6.4's, I would just replace it with a Cummins.

[@robert9961]

This was a very helpful and informative video. Thanks!

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Extremely good presentation! It is, unfortunately, human nature to pay too much attention to what is on the outside and to ignore what is on the inside. ,(or underside in the case of a car or truck) Hey THANKS for the great tips and reminders.

[@Itspronouncednuclear]

Excellent video!

[@powerstrokehelp]

The best upgrade for the OBS is the regulated return fuel system with an electric fuel pump. Look on the forums they have all sorts of DIY solutions.

[@billnicholson9095]

you look like dan blocker

[@eddiedelacruz9321]

Lmfaooooo

[@nbco55]

I always liked Hauss :)

[@completemoney]

This is the talk every want-to-be truck owner needs to watch. Awesome video very knowledgeable.

[@darkwolf06vheb5]

"Dealership has no liability." Sure about that? I suspect you are not an attorney or well versed in dealership fraud/lemon law. General good advice, but stick to your profession.....

[@rpjr440]

lemon law only apply to new not used.

[@georgeboyd2774]

Darkwolf06 vheb Did you graduate Harvard Law, maybe Yale?

[@darkwolf06vheb5]

No, I am pre-law

[@bsambo8577]

Darkwolf06 vheb in GA, all used cars whether personal or dealer sale, is covered in any way. if it says "as-is" you have no recourse. you could promise them a brand new motor and 50k miles and after they buy it, the carfax shows it has 500k miles and then the motor blows up - they have no recourse. they bought it and made the decision. it's called buyer beware. I imagine you aren't a lawyer

[@Ryanmonts]

Darkwolf06 vheb pre law and think you know everything. Figures

[@monti409]

You should run your own TV production, very informative, the automotive public would enjoy your program. Great Video.

[@Huntershotit]

Man these are good videos. This guy knows his stuff. I cant wait to have my first Diesel.

[@glenacord]

As a new used-truck shopper, I found this extremely valuable! Thanks!

[@johngalek4967]

Regarding the alignment to check for on a truck. I have seen many new Ford trucks with bad alignment to begin with. And..If the truck was used to plow snow, for example, ball joints will go long before it reaches 100K miles. Also, Ford should have never stopped using the 7.3 Much more reliable engine in my book.

[@JamesLee-oe7mt]

I wish you were close by, I bought an 06 from a private seller, paid $150 for a pre-purchase inspection at a very well reviewed diesel shop in San Antonio. I've worked on a lot of cars, but no diesels, so I specifically asked the shop to focus on the engine (I can fix other stuff like power windows, a/c etc)... Gave it a clean bill of health and had them change the oil. 2 weeks later it runs out of coolant. Had it checked, head-gaskets are gone. 165K miles - traded it in with problems for 7000 less than I paid for it, but had to trade it (to get financing) - didn't have the cash to fix it. Now I drive a Camry. So, even shops miss things - think these guys were lazy because I wasn't there to buy a lift kit - or maybe they were hoping to sell me a head job down the road. Don't know, but yeah.

[@EvenStarLoveAnanda]

What you are suggesting takes an honest effort and some brain power. Two things that are in short supply these days. I totally agree with you dough.

[@sedona687]

Thank you for an excellent warning video. Good thing we have the internet. I think there should be a law that any and all vehicles sold MUST have the repair history documentation with it. AND the names and addresses of the previous owners. That would go a long way to helping buyers avoid getting scammed.