6.0 FORD POWERSTROKE Buyers Guide

[@Terruhcutta]

So happy to see this drop. Just watched your 7.3 video

[@Trump4life187]

Amazing video man! Quick and straight to the information and examples 👍🏻 thanks man really appreciate you

[@MswSteel]

I’ve had an 03 with only the egr deleted and an sct tuner on it for 7 years. Put about 70k on it the only thing I’ve done is 2 icp sensors- which only leaked it still ran fine, and a ficm . Absolutely love the truck it’s been as solid as the 7.3s I have. If it grenades it owes me nothing. Must have gotten a good one I guess

[@fiveninesweptline]

Did you buy OEM ICP sensors?

[@Mattie_Ice]

​@@fiveninesweptlineI made that mistake once. Never again.

[@fiveninesweptline]

@@Mattie_Ice What do you mean? Are you saying buying a factory part was a mistake?

[@Mattie_Ice]

@fiveninesweptline I bought a Chinese motocraft knockoff. Truck died like a rock going down the highway.

[@fordsix-oh]

Same. My 7.3 caught fire and I got talked into buying a 6.0 to replace it and I'm honestly happier with the 6.0

[@Dieselfan1997]

Definitely good information my experience with 6.0s is the closer to stock the better when purchasing I find the 05 to 07 6.0s don't need headstuds if you get rid of the egr cooler soon enough as long as you run a mild tune they typically will last run a good full synthetic oil I personally run Schaffers 5w40 full synthetic keep up on the maintenance and they are amazing vehicles if you have time to sort there issues

[@fireflyraven2760]

Never had a diesel before but have been interested in the idea of having a few for the past six months now 😊 it seems fun when you take care of it

[@walkermccolley2574]

Yeah I have a 2008 Chevy 2500 6.0 and I want to get another truck don’t want another gasser I was to charge it up and 6.0 power strokes are pretty cheap most of the time you have some people thinking they are sitting on gold and it’s annoying lol. Nothing wrong with my Chevy I just don’t want to keep putting so many miles on it I’ve put about 18,000 on since I got it

[@patrickwelch620]

Best comment

[@brianmaynard7320]

Great job, James!! Good info on the 6.0 Appreciate it!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Fantastic job with the video James 🙂👍 I think this video will help people out in making decisions on what kinda truck to buy and which ones to run away from. Nice work my friend 🔧🔩

[@MrC9Oh3]

I bought a clean 6.0 off a guy with bad head gaskets, put 2 bottle of bars leak block seal in it and ive put almost 100k on it since then 😅

[@fiveninesweptline]

@@MrC9Oh3 No way! That's wild!

[@bkr_zombie7920]

Mint

[@superdave2316]

The 6.0 is the second best engine Ford ever used. I put my money were my mouth is and I own a 250 and a 450 with the same engine. My experience is that with proper maintenance of known issues the trucks are great. First raise fuel pressure with blue springs. Second flush oil cooler every 2 to 3 years. Third keep the oil clean and leave the damn thing alone!!!! No custom tuning larger turbos or rolling coal. The guys with the stretched head bolts, blown head gaskets and starting problems did it to themselves. Leave the damn thing alone because surprise; you aren't an engineer.

[@brandonmoss847]

I wanted to swap to a bigger turbo because I love the sound of it but what about the exhaust? Keep it stock or straight pipe it?

[@dirt32278]

@@brandonmoss847grab a wicked wheel and get it balanced , just an intake youll hear that thing scream

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Can the same be said for the 6.4L????

[@popupheadlights]

​@brandonmoss847 exhaust shouldn't harm nothing reliability wise(other then the fact you'll be consistent full throttle to hear her scream)

[@bobbyknight3589]

But... Why tf would anyone do that 😒😒😒

[@tangydiesel1886]

I will add another thing to look for. We had a 6.0 crack a head that allowed fuel to get in the coolant. Things to watch for to notice it. If the coolant reservoir is always full and even looks like it's pushing coolant out, but you don't have to add, and it's not milky, it's probably fuel. The radiator hoses will also start getting extremely soft if it's been going on for some time. It may even try to overheat when pushed hard if much coolant had been replaced by fuel. It can even short out the ficm, being that it's right under the degas bottle.

[@stacenhartland9777]

Carpet biz? New hobby looks like a lot of work! Hope everybodys well. Thxs

[@MyLifeThai371]

My neighbor bought a brand new 6.0L power stroke in 2006 and at only 40,000 miles the turbo failed. My co-worker bought a 6.0L and at only 80,000 miles the engine blew up going up a hill down the highway.

[@AP-wu1rv]

My uncle had a 6.0 F250 upgraded turbo,5 inch mbrp exhaust,Fox shocks,34inch Black Rhinos. He had more stuff but man I fell in love with that truck and ever since I been wanting a 6.0

[@wesleywilliamson4702]

Super helpful vid my man, I appreciate it

[@Intotheout.]

Really appreciate the info brother.

[@alfansomendoza8556]

Im glad i found this vid, im looking at a super clean 05 f250 cc sb 4wd 105k no rust n the guy wants 12k for it the owner is almost 90 and cant drive anymore, im a Cummins guy so im thinking maybe buying and when it blows up 5.9 swap it

[@evanrodgers2705]

Have had my 2005 6.0 for 3 years and definitely like it more than the 1995 f350 7.3 I had before. The interior is so much better!

[@crispinleslie]

I understand that the 7.3 is good. It’s my opinion that my 6.0 is good too. I don’t need to hate one to like the other.

[@MrJaco980]

Great video love all the info. Was wondering about towing capacity on these. Particularly a 6.0 excursion. Thanks

[@austinhuff283]

I have a 2006 6.0 that was bone stock one owner old man truck. It currently has 85,000 miles. I’ve had it for a year and a half and 10,000 miles. I haven’t had issues, but some of these videos make me nervous with so much stuff to watch for.

[@robertdilullo7343]

I am an old man. Have had mine over 15 years.352k on the clock. Just take care of it. Not a race truck. I do take good care of it.I have no worries. Rust is my enemy.

[@Eliaslopez-y5c3d]

@@robertdilullo7343I don’t think most people realize that you take care of your stuff it’ll take care of you

[@Eliaslopez-y5c3d]

Mines got a lil over 250,000 miles on her

[@Eliaslopez-y5c3d]

And mines an 06 f-350 lariat

[@danculp3136]

Mines an 06 with 230k and minimal issues. I've towed 14k lbs 10k miles with it

[@oldretireddude]

IMHO, the best sounding PSD.

[@flyinUtah]

Good job 👏

[@andrewm8005]

I have 3 of them, 05 king ranch, 06 xlt and a 06 f550 xl and have had no major problems, king ranch is deleted but not studded, xlt is studded and deleted with filtration kit. And xl is bone stock and has more miles than the other two lol. But I do all regular maintenance with amsoil and Cat engine coolant

[@Biggchad]

Finally decided to let my 6.4 go and get a 6.0. Loved my 7.3 but can’t find a clean crew cab long bed around me under 500k miles.

[@acuraonly]

great video!!!

[@kevinkerner5318]

I have a 97 with a 7.3 , but I love my 04 6.0

[@griffinwiegert6827]

I’m a couple months late here but I figured I’d just ask for your opinion on this. I’ve owned 3 7.3s and have had hardly any issues besides regular maintenance and a starter and alternator going out. I’m not convinced that the 6.0 is a bad motor like a lot of people make them out to be granted they do have their issues like all of them. In your opinion if you had to buy another 6.0 would you prefer to buy one that’s bone stock or that has the “ bulletproof” done to it. Yes I know with it being stock you’ll have to spend time and money but you also know that it is done and done correctly. Vs just buying one that’s been done and hoping he or she did the work correctly even if they had a shop do it. Some shops don’t do things correctly. Thanks for the video it’s been very helpful

[@Zach-k2p]

Stock with maintence records and no tuners exhaust is fine but there are so many junk parts on the market that you don’t want to buy someone else truck they stuffed with Chinese studs or sinister kits

[@fiveninesweptline]

Also, if a 6.0 already has studs done, it depends how the head studs were done, it's not just the fact of having them done. It depends on what head studs were used, what head gaskets were used, how clean the work was done...etc. Lots of people/shops don't chase the threads in the block. The studs get torqued down unevenly. Hardly any lube or no lube used lots of times. Poor quality head studs and/or gaskets.

[@thecustommuffler]

LOL

[@fiveninesweptline]

@@thecustommuffler ?

[@thecustommuffler]

@@fiveninesweptline head studs arent complicated. Youve been reading on forums waaaaay too deep.

[@fiveninesweptline]

@@thecustommuffler For one, "complicated" is a relative term. Have you met people? Lol. Also, did I say they were complicated? No. But the fact of having something, doesn't mean that thing was done well or properly. That goes for lots of things. I'm not on forums at all by the way lol. Just a mechanic that has seen a lot. Not sure how you take my attempt at a helpful comment and turn it into you making assumptions about me, but that's the internet for you.

[@MrC9Oh3]

So true..

[@joshuajuarez3471]

Forgot oily cooler. Cooler filter, only run motor raft premium gold,

[@FoolintheRainSDMF]

I got 1st diesel in 2004 to have the cummins but wish I'd just got a 6.0 hrand new instead of it. Dodge trucks are awful. So decided to take a chance 2010 to get a super duty for a good price, better truck. Now even in 2024 the 6.0 is only one I want. Lucky for us that do no one else does and we can get em cheap often!

[@OutdoorLiving93]

So you bought a 6.4 over a Cummins? You deserve it 😂

[@jonesfarm1836]

Had a 2004 6.0. Beautiful green crew cab king ranch. 185,000 miles when I bought it. Had it 4 years and was bulletproofed with all the paperwork (by previous owner) and had problems all the time. Never would run right. Changed every sensor and full set of injectors and still problems. Was terrified to drive it anywhere 😂 got rid of the POS and went back to a Cummins

[@fiveninesweptline]

Too many shops and individuals not doing the "bulletproof" work well. Paperwork doesn't really mean anything. Comes down to how the work was done.

[@ThatLow_Slow5.3]

Yea u sound like another who knows nothing

[@BryceShamwow]

@@fiveninesweptline Problem with that is, how are you supposed to know after the fact how it was done?

[@alfonsoventura2119]

Yah these trucks definitely wanna buy them stock

[@HeyGuyAZ]

Thoughts on a stock 135k mile 2006 6.0 will I be good to daily ?

[@mattweisgerber8598]

7.3l fan clutch upgrade!

[@fiveninesweptline]

That's not really an upgrade.

[@edwardkim7]

We have to get diesels 6.0 2 Batteries replacement

[@cardzlol]

The one thing I see in your video that I know to be false is that the oil pan is not at all a motor out situation. You just undo you engine mounts and jack up the engine as high as possible with a floor jack or bottle and wellah!

[@DispholidusTypus]

Oregon is a beautiful state

[@beware3586]

Oregon, Washington, California and Colorado have a lot in common. Awesome places to live if you could get rid of the voters.

[@VincentGonzalez-k2j]

@@beware3586why make it political 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@beware3586]

@@VincentGonzalez-k2j because it’s true.

[@BryceShamwow]

Shame about the government.

[@alphonsotate2982]

Sorry my 6.0 got a modified 7.3 fan clutch no electric control way better and metal impeller water pump

[@aaronmariscal7983]

Hey brother, I have no blue smoke but I do get a bit of white smoke especially for a few minutes when my truck isn’t warmed up yet. I have new head gaskets and new injectors. Aside from that I also did notice that I’m not getting much boost. I changed the oil added some additive to the oil and I still have a little bit of smoke. Any advice?

[@coledube3095]

If the engine is still cold it may be steam not smoke

[@johnarnold5739]

My 7.3 has zero blow back but has what i feel like is a lot of oil vapor steam from the oil cap. I bought it with the CCV mod but got tired of people having to smell it so i went ahead and re piped it to stock. is alot of steam okay it has upgraded injectors and stage 1 turbo straight pipe with hydra tuner if that matters. any advice is appreciated

[@TheHudski]

What is the scanner again? At 9:20 approximately.

[@mijaresquinteropajon5420]

Same question 🤔

[@Thebipolarachiever]

Believe it or not you do not have to remove the engine to do the bed plate or oil pan if it’s leaking. Just remove the driver side engine mount or just unbolt and jack up the engine.

[@fiveninesweptline]

Not worth it. Pull the engine, clean everything and do it right.

[@Thebipolarachiever]

@@fiveninesweptline there’s the right way the wrong way and then someone else’s way. Doesn’t make it wrong as long as it’s clean and seals up.

[@fiveninesweptline]

@@Thebipolarachiever It's not personal. Reading more into what I said than is necessary. Sure, "right" maybe want the right word choice, but really, if you're gonna do a bed plate or oil pan on a 6.0, removing an engine mount and jacking up the engine is just not worth it (like I said) in my opinion. It's like doing head gaskets with the cab on and the engine in place...can you do it? Yeah. You can do lots of things. Should you? Is it a good idea? Is it worth it? Probably not. Does it make it more difficult to do it clean and well and without unnecessary obstruction and self-induced frustration? You bet.

[@silasgood539]

Is it worth buying or even looking at a 6.0 with a bad ipr?

[@DispholidusTypus]

If you can afford too fix it and or repair it yourself but I wouldn't pay much for it at all whatsoever!!!

[@giosmasj]

Will “fixing” EGR by welding the cooler cause a check engine light?

[@fiveninesweptline]

Unplug your EGR valve.

[@tangydiesel1886]

Some will, some won't. Most after that still leave the egr plugged in.

[@dannyvazq]

Would a 03 f-350 worth it with 130k miles for 19500?

[@bobfrank1376]

I have a 06 f250 and upgraded the fuel tank to a titan xl . Is there a way to reprogram and change the fuel tank size?

[@DCrutch]

Head studs are better than tty yes . Coolant filter kinda a waste. Still gotta back flush your system

[@fiveninesweptline]

Lol. Coolant filter ain't a waste.

[@williammuhammad7415]

What is the name of the plugin device to hook up to the truck???

[@JosiahChism]

make sure it’s starts back up hot!

[@danielsullivan7541]

What is the thing called that he was holding at 9:19 ?

[@McNasty4486]

What was the scanner and app?

[@BigfootTJ]

Torque is the app not sure the scanner. Mines a random $20 Bluetooth one

[@fiveninesweptline]

7.3 and 6.0 don't share any components? They're both HEUI...parts don't interchange, but they share components. The sound from your injectors when you turn the key on is the spool valves cycling back and forth...they're not just "buzzing".

[@ajlandin1993]

Those are nice trucks I love ford As well ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ides0745]

Thought that this would be a 3 second video that just says "Don't buy one" lmao

[@Aden_lr]

13:36 that’s how my 6.0 starts and runs

[@dukeford8893]

The 6.0 runs really nice, but they can be an unreliable pain in the ass and a huge money pit. I bought a virtual creampuff '06 F250 with 73,000 miles a few years ago and still had to replace everything but the head studs (which are next, along with fixing a leaky bed plate), along with the steering box and hydroboost and the lines. Prior to all this I drove my Dodge 2500 Hemi for 11 years and never had to do jack shit to it. I'm fortunate in that my son is a Ford Senior Master tech who does most of the work on it, but still.

[@joeyjordan1209]

What’s your pick 6.0 or 7.3???

[@CentralOregonShenanigans]

This all depends on the day lol

[@mijaresquinteropajon5420]

9:39 Name of the device 🙏

[@DPats1228]

Going to be looking at a 6.0 excursion this weekend hopefully. The one we’re going to look at has coil front end though. Someone must’ve converted it. .? We’ve Never owned one. 5 7.3 power strokes. 1 5.9 Cummins and one 6.7 Cummins. Where you from bud? I used to live in The Dalles. But moved last year.

[@DoubleTap702]

How many miles on them?

[@shanejoseph1700]

And if the price is to good to be true run

[@ToniiTreeService]

Gosh dont buy 6.0s bulletprooofed or not

[@nickwilliams2578]

Oil cooler

[@joshuajuarez3471]

Just don’t get one. Spent that money on a 7.3 and really nothing else

[@hazenbrown8943]

I clicked on this video just to make sure someone said this😭

[@chrisp3360]

I'm selling my 6.0 to get a 7.3.

[@edwardman1742]

Haha… It’s prob difficult for 7.3 lovers to hear, but many people actually prefer the 6.0 over the 7.3. Once you fix the reliability issues it is a vastly better engine and will be very reliable.

[@joshuajuarez3471]

@@edwardman1742 bro. I had two. - before I knew there were POS. First one did egr delete and the small tune. Omg problems. It drank all the water and smoked. Then I did head gaskets and studs. 8 days later. Same smoke 💨 and nonstarts. Then burnt turbo! Second. I bulletproof it and it did not last 3500 miles. It started smoking again. Rough idle. Redid, coolant, flush oil cooler cleaned all that stuff out thermostat the whole cooling systems did absolutely nothing sensors all kinds of stuff in there. It doesn’t matter what you do to them, my friend they are just pieces of SHIT. They have two less head stud bolts per cylinder he cannot fix that.

[@joshuajuarez3471]

@@edwardman1742 they sound good at this stage two turbo I did it turn it all the stuff that I deleted it back to stock no difference those trucks are just not roadworthy brother they will leave you stranded on the side of the road. Trust me do not waste your hard earned money get a Gasser or old school 5.9 Cummins or 7.3 stroker. Or just get a gas er

[@affliction550]

The fact that these issues have to be a topic for discussion implies that this engine and platform for it were garbage from the start. Then navistar really messed up a wet dream and gave birth to the 6.4. Just buy a duramax or Cummins and have way less headaches.

[@antdiesel67]

Duramax trucks are garbage. It doesn’t matter which one either. I would trust a 6.0 over a Duramax any day.

[@gradydorn4431]

"Gone over", not "went over".

[@NickToutant]

The buyers guide is never buy one of these

[@jamesclay6011]

Save yourself a problem and don't

[@josearellano3268]

U can’t say Delete 😂

[@andersonlynn3686]

Just don’t buy a 6.0 lol

[@fastlifeadam]

6.0s are better lol

[@robbiewilliamson357]

another fellow ford truck man’s guide to buying a 6.0: don’t.

[@fordtrucks3960]

Careful

[@Nkraft7582]

real simple, dont waste your time, they're junk!

[@fordtrucks3960]

They are not junk

[@CentralFloridaBowHunting]

Step one….don’t.

[@hudsoncockrum8328]

Would it be ok to buy a 6.0l with over 300000km/186000 miles