Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel Bulletproof | Bulletproof Diesel | Ford Powerstroke Problems

Can yopu Bulletproof a Ford 6.4L Powerstroke diesel? Let's find out. From the years 2008, 2009, 2010, Ford used the 6.4L diesel in light and medium duty trucks.
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While the 6.4L Power Stroke production run only lasted a few years, International's last engine for the Ford Super Duty proved to be a pace setter in the light duty truck market during its production. The greatest complaint from 6.4L Power Stroke owners is poor fuel economy, but the engine does have some issues that have surfaced frequently enough to be characterized as common. Regardless, the engine was considered an improvement over the 6.0L Power Stroke and suffers far less in the reliability department.
Fuel Dilution of the Engine Oil
During the active regeneration process, fuel is introduced into the exhaust stream by means of a post-injection strategy, in which fuel is injected late in the exhaust stroke so that it may exit the cylinder in its raw (or relatively so) form. This method, as opposed to the "9th injector" design that relies on a dedicated fuel injector mounted in the exhaust system, causes fuel to stick to the wall of the cylinder where it is carried into the crankcase.
Fuel dilution is a common and quite significant problem in the 6.4L Power Stroke, as diesel fuel does not provide near the lubricating properties as engine oil. But fuel dilution is also normal and to be expected from this system. In order to prevent possible damage from excessive fuel dilution, owners should check the engine oil frequency and consider changing their oil more frequently than Ford recommends. Many owners follow Ford's "Severe" maintenance schedule regardless of driving patterns, which cuts the oil change in half. If you find that the oil level in the crankcase is increasing, have your oil changed immediately.
Cylinder Washing
Cylinder washing is a concern very much related to the fuel dilution of engine oil. While the active regeneration process is in progress, fuel injected late in the exhaust stroke has a tendency to "wash" the cylinder, diluting the thin layer of protective engine oil lining the cylinder. While this hasn't been associated with any significant percentage of engine failures, it's obviously less than ideal for the longevity of the 6.4L Power Stroke.
Leaking Radiator
Leaking radiators are common and more prominent on early build engines - it seems as though the problem was addressed and eradicated in later production engines. Leaks commonly develop at the ends of the radiator where the crimps holding on the end tanks work loose overtime. New radiators do not typically develop leaks like the early design, although replacing one can be rather expensive.
Fuel-Water Separator Issues
DPF Clogging
Wire Chafing at High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP)
Cracked Exhaust Up-pipe Expansion Joints
Cavitation Wearing Holes in Front Cover
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[@lundbreck001]

Had the DPF and EGR deletes done when I bought the truck 10 yrs ago . I also added the inline filter kit for the rad. I do oil and fuel filter changes ever spring . Never push it hard when cold and I let it idle for a couple minutes before shut down. The truck is closing in on 300,000 kms and is smooth as silk.

[@jasonbunge5756]

I bought mine with 135K in 2014, first thing I did was take it to a diesel shop and did an EGR and DPF delete and added an SCT tuner and S&B air intake. Ran great and love the power. I had to replace the radiator because of a leak, which the stock plastic ones are known for. I did regular maintenance on it like replace calipers which is another thing the super duty trucks are known for. i did have an alternator burn up and also a Transmission Control Module burn up (I might have messed it up with trying to adjust it for tire size). At 196K I got a head gasket leak, which I was prepared for at some point. Did cab off repair and put ARP studs in and all the other normal things you'd do with a blown head gasket. I chose to have the heads pressure checked and decked to make sure they were flat and also replaced the rocker arm assemblies with new factory ones. The guy who did the repair said there was no piston damage and the rockers looked good, but he suggested I do it anyway. Since then I have another 40K on it with no troubles. I replace oil every 5K and fuel filters every 10K. Use a fuel additive to keep injectors clean too. I had a local guy do the repairs for 5K. I bought it for 20K, and put about 10K in it with the performance upgrades from the start and the cab off head gasket repair. I chalk all the other expenses up to normal maintenance that you'd have to do on any other vehicle.

[@bundysgarage]

Bunge is almost Bundy. For all the guys out there in KZbin Land. How much do you think you have spent on your truck to get it to the way it is today?

[@jasonbunge5756]

@@bundysgarage Hello my brother from a different mother! :-) By the way, I live in Missouri and the state doesn't request emissions on trucks with a heavier tow/load rating. You have to pay a little more for the plates, but it's not much, so thus the EGR/DPF delete. I kept the stock exhaust section with the DPF and catalytic converter because the diesel shop said I'd never be able to sell it to a dealer without the emissions stuff on it. I'd just sell it to private party when I'm ready.

[@showcasecharlie11]

Biggest issues with the 6.4 is the emissions...obviously and the weak top end. The bottom end is pretty stout. Change the heads if necessary, APR studs and double up gaskets or pop for high end gaskets, replace the pistons with a higher quality piston, they can burn up if your eg temps get too high for too long, replace water pump with bulletproof waterpump(factory has tendency to wear through the housing), upgrade your cooling system and upper support, and pay really close attention to all your cab and body mounts, they only last around 5 years(if they wear out, your body starts to twist and shimmy in all directions putting stress on the radiator supports), get good quality composite mounts not the rubber ones. And most importantly...stay on top of maintenance and oil changes every 5k...maintenance is everything with these 6.4s...toss the factory guide in the trash. If you do a delete, do the high end delete, not the cheap block off delete. Do the full cab off/good quality uppipe replacement.

[@carter.coleman]

6.4 also blow up a lot because people rip really hard on them because of the power they can provide

[@thomasdigs]

My stock 6.4 made it to 352,500 miles and the transmission went out. Deleted and tuned on a 250 hp tuner, everything stock and original except for regular maintenance. Had the original up pipes etc etc. I decided to rebuild the engine instead of bolting a brand new trans to a high mile engine. Studded, better up pipes, maxxforce 7 pistons, whole 9 yards and it’s got almost 20k, zero issues with the engine yet again. These trucks want to be maintained and treated properly, they are very particular, but when you do maintain them properly, they treat you very well in my experience. Dad owned the truck since new before me and took care of it, I adopted that care. The problems arise with abuse and hot tunes on a stock engine, and lack of maintenance. I now have a 340 hp tuner because I have the pistons and studs to support it still rocking the stock turbos and it runs like a scalded dog. Back down the tuner a couple clicks and it tows as good if not better than 6.7s I’ve driven, definitely better than stock 6.7s not deleted

[@Backfire10]

Same here brother...

[@jamiethomas069]

This is what I plan on doing. I have a stock '10 with 135k miles. I do plan on a full delete in the near future and a light tune.

[@michaelsouthward1128]

@@jamiethomas069just bought an 08 with 86k miles. In pristine condition. Think I should delete now or later?

[@jamiethomas069]

@@michaelsouthward1128 probably better to do it sooner rather than later since it's getting more difficult to find a full delete kit. Which i still need to get for my truck.

[@aGingerN00b]

I’ve had my 6.4 for over 3 years has 156k miles. I’ve deleted it and put mishimoto everything, oil changes every 3k, never a problem engine wise (knock on wood) and has all the power I’ll ever need and it’s fast too.

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

Trash tho

[@biiigtoof4631]

It’s crazy I’ve heard people go over 300,000 miles with the average bad sensor same with our 6.4 with 150k on it it’s a solid engine more than enough power deleted with a sct tuner very mixed reviews depending on how you run them

[@brittmarchbanks5527]

It's a shame everyone hates on the 6.4. Delete them change the oil. Mine has 177k and I just towed a 10500 camper 350 miles 65 miles an hour. Averaged around 8 mpg.

[@jamesspain5049]

Biggest thing you said was DELETE it. Amen. Our government screwing up everything possible, as always.

[@smokendiesel4958]

@@blow3919 6.4s are great with some simple deletes and a tuner and normal Maintenance it will not stop running

[@dubi631]

No problems with my 6.4 so far 225.000 m Dpf and egr delete 🤞🏽

[@garrett9587]

Same here my 6,4 is strong still and it’s an 08’ fully deleted!

[@smokendiesel4958]

@@garrett9587 same here fully deleted it’s an 09 with over 205k miles

[@JayIAm]

I may buy one for $14k from Ford 2008 250k miles. Owner has done all maintenance with dealer and has Up Pipes. Does it sound like a deal?

[@thomasherewego3339]

I have a 08 6.4 with 245000 miles.. still good. No Major problems

[@townsendliving9750]

I'm at 125k miles, 3 engines under warranty. 3 sets of turbos straight from ford, water pump cavitated, filled engine with water right out of warranty, 1st engine broke a crankshaft under load. Two fan clutches. A few oil leaks here and there. Building a 5.9 for it now.

[@derrickflax5573]

I have a 08 450 with engine problems let me know how the build goes

[@townsendliving9750]

@@derrickflax5573 slowly getting to it, you can go subscribe if youd like, I'll have some videos for it here soon

[@austinyote1783]

Complete lies no way thats possible, u must have never changed the oil a day in ur life

[@townsendliving9750]

@@austinyote1783 change it every 5k.

[@pnwchris2000]

It’s not a half bad engine if you’re swapping it into an older truck since that will legally allow you to delete the emissions. If you’re tune isn’t too hot as well, the engine doesn’t have much design flaws on its own. Does have some sand casting issues but that can be helped and the piston can be swapped out with a tougher aftermarket set if you feel like opening one up.

[@phillipvierra8133]

I have a 2008 in which my rocker arm snapped as well as bad fuel injectors truck is down at the moment I like to body style but the engine is a whole different story.

[@harrypersaud9422]

Have one and absolutely love it also have a 2019 f450 king ranch and love the 6.4 better its its currently pushing 281k miles and no issues here. I drive it like normal and best on it. Great truck for me so far

[@Scottsherwood7435]

Yes you can. De-lip the cylinder heads, reduce the temperature so the cylinders wont crack from heat, DPF/EGR delete and a mild tune. Works epic. Great engine!

[@Lykapodium]

It's this true? I'm thinking about buying one.

[@Scottsherwood7435]

@@Lykapodium Been running mine for 2 years now, 40,000kms, zero issues. Cold start in winter after not being driven for a week or so will cause it to produce smoke but other than that I have zero issues. The main issue with the 6.4 was cracking cylinder heads. Ive alleviated that problem so we will wait and see.

[@chrisgarcia9711]

Those good running 6.4’s are few and far between. The key is a well taken care of truck from the start with proper maintenance. Unfortunately it’s hard to tell and it’s a huge gamble. Best bet would be finding a decent 6.0 that is priced right to give you room to make the necessary upgrades and addressing the issues. Issues being EGR, oil cooler, plastic water pump and head studs and replace all with the bulletproof diesel parts. Speaking from experience I’m on my second 6.0 build and working on doing the upgrades. My first build was a success and the guy I sold it to still keeps in touch and loves the truck 50k miles later post sell. He’s had zero issues, mind you it’s used as his hauler

[@Lykapodium]

@@chrisgarcia9711 Thank you for the info. This is much appreciated!

[@chrisgarcia9711]

@@Lykapodium not a problem. Just to give you a better picture I bought my 2nd 6.0 just 2 months ago for $20k with only 58k miles and 1 owner truck. So you just have to look around and be ready to scoop it up

[@benjaminturpin2749]

Powerstroke is truly the best diesel engine ever put in a light duty pickup. What heavy duty engine do manufacturers put in their medium duty class 6 trucks? Cummins? No. Duramax? No International? No....the answer is powerstroke. They truly are the strongest diesels ever. I own 5 6.4 powerstrokes and the abuse they take is unreal. I have had 3 Cummins. 2 5.9s and 1 6.7. All of them blew up. Everyone. Cummins sucks and if anyone actually knew about these engines they would know powerstroke is the most heavy duty.

[@louisdesormiers8196]

No problems yet with mine powerful and great so far

[@Narph]

What engine would you put in a 2010 450 to replace the 6.4

[@jamiethorndyke2693]

I don’t know about the 6.4 but I don’t have no problems with it I got 246,000 miles on mine but I do have to fix the exhaust system that go from the header to the turbo the little ones with the stretch pipe on it the passenger side let loose but I was told that’s common for a lot of cars have it so it’s no big deal I can reach up there and grab mine and take it out and everybody says you got a lift the cab Are go through fender well and I don’t understand why you would have to do that when you can just reach right there is one piece straight up to the top I just got remove a couple wires that are holding my arm from reaching it I think a lot of people are just trying to scared scare people from buying these trucks because they know they’re bad I mean I’ve had cars they gave me more problems than that you know the six floor may not be the best motor out there but I’ll tell you what is better than a lot of motors out there the blowup and everything else and I love my truck it is just a bad truck but if they ever happens to it I’ll swap it to a 67 might be a little work somebody says all people say it ain’t worth it but you know what it will be worth it because it’s a nice truck And the way it handles just like a Tonka trucks

[@brandonmontemayor8178]

My 6.4 has 219k miles, arp studs, turbo, fuel system, few other things, she purrs like a kitten

[@trippmhg]

i’ve got 250k on my 6.4... DPF delete, EGR Delete and water pump & oil cooler replaced... have an H&S tuner on moderate tune, run “stock”... small issues... been a strong engine so far... now loosing a little coolant, but most likely a radiator leak, i notice a drip now and then... nothing i in the oil though

[@1012Mrjesse]

It’s common for the plastic end tanks on the radiators to break, and cause coolant leaks. Highly suggested to upgrade to a full aluminum radiator, like a Mishimoto.

[@showcasecharlie11]

Check all your coolant boots and pipes...mine developed a small leak in the plastic pipe. Upgraded to a metal one.

[@northvillejam]

Mine leaking bottom rad hose. Found out Ford had upgraded hose with double o-ring. No leak now

[@BigTex347]

I have a 2008 F250 and replaced the original leaking radiator at about 150 mikes. The dealership did the replacement work. Six months later the radiator started leaking along one of the seams. I fought with the dealership to replace the radiator - no luck - I had a diesel shop put another radiator in it. Now I have about 250k on the truck and no radiator issues at all. Good luck.

[@razorback1171]

I haven’t had any issues with my 6.4. Guess I’m lucky.

[@bundysgarage]

What kind of maintenance are you doing?

[@norbeleon4104]

6.4L for me is the best truck never problem.

[@razorback1171]

BundysGarage so far just the regular oil changes. It only has around 50,000 miles on it. I’ve had it since 2009.

[@funnydubby6401]

@@razorback1171 6.4 has a stout bottom end no doubt, everything else such as the turbos and heads are complete trash, I myself have one and just kept the block pretty much stock but heads are all after market stuff and run a bigger single turbo. These trucks are fine if u maintain them properly, the previous owner on mine didn't do that...

[@rednecksnredlines]

@@funnydubby6401 I've heard the bottom end is the worst part of them. 6.0 had the top end problems.

[@jamiethorndyke2693]

And the nicest thing is I didn’t pay 70,000 only paid $10,500 and all i need to do is fix the exhaust system and I think it was oil coming off the top of the motor somewhere I was gonna figure out where

[@Kirsch6.7]

Found a 6.4 for a great price! Guy told me the water pump replaced and drain and fill on coolant, both fuel filters replaced and the fuel water separator bowl took apart cleaned, and reinstalled. The truck is all stock and has 248k miles. The truck is nice except for a ding here and a scratch there and a hole in the driver's seat. It's a lariat to. Really uncertain. Any advice

[@jcapen1]

Don't buy it!! I own one and it is great. It cost almost 18k to get it that way. It is by far the most expensive motor to work on. It will break your heart and bank account. Really, your better off with a 6.0 and that's not a good option.

[@mannyg6483]

I have 2010 F250 280.000 6.4 is all about taking cae of the engine it would last you forever but people want soo much from an engine without taking care of it .......

[@michaelbonney6833]

Emissions killed the 6.4 that's why it's in reliable in factory configuration

[@BackFire10mm]

That is right. But they don't tell you that

[@rondeltritt5047]

So keep it all stock?

[@michaelbonney6833]

No I messed up when I was typing. Definitely delete and tune lol

[@evanshireman5644]

Rondel Tritt No, delete all of the stuff holding it back and ruin it, stock is when the problems happen

[@sold1million]

@@evanshireman5644 should I sell my 6.4 or delete everything. Asking what's best

[@jcapen1]

I don't know about being bullet proof but... After a small fortune invested I think my 6.4 should be more reliable. Full delete, tuned and set to tow haul, s&p intake to a 4" straight pipe. Upgrade pistons, head studs, FASS lift pump. All on a fresh short block, so no prior damage from washing the bearings. Still need to completely replace the cooling system and add a coolant filter. I'll go with the Mishimoto. It should be solid now but I still kind of regret not putting a 24 valve Cummins on it for a few thousand more.

[@bundysgarage]

How much do you think you put into your truck to get it where it is today?

[@jcapen1]

@@bundysgarage I put about $17,500 into it. I paid just over 20k for the truck. So I am just over $40k all together. I've put about 15k miles on it and it runs amazing but I'm just now starting to trust it.

[@bundysgarage]

That is a lot of green to invest into a truck to get it to the point where it’s reliable. Think you will ever get your money back if you sell it or are you gonna ride till the wheels fall off?

[@jcapen1]

@@bundysgarage I feel like I'm married to this truck. I will for sure drive it until the wheels fall off. I know that there will also be a fair bit of upkeep wit a truck that is 10 years old with 150k miles as stuff wears out. I'll just stay up on maintenance and get what I can out of it.

[@showcasecharlie11]

@@bundysgarage we can't think of our trucks as investments...they lose value...all vehicles do. If you like your ride..maintain and repair it til you don't like it anymore.

[@naynaydanae]

I have a 6.4 pulls truck camper and boat uphill in 32+ degree weather always doubted the thing hasnt failed me yet deleted and str8 piped new rad new alternator 235 000 km oil changed at like 6-8000 km cause im paranoid

[@eastcoasttv4850]

what oil do you use

[@naynaydanae]

@@eastcoasttv4850 i use 15 40 rotella it gets to -30 degrees in edmonton during the winter and 30 above in summer so im pretty sure 15 40 has best temp range

[@michaelbonney6833]

Maintenance maintenance maintenance

[@chriscockrell3023]

From Louisville? I'm in LaGrange, KY . My 2010 6.4L has 350K and running great! All stock.

[@ramdaddy8557]

Wow do you tow ?

[@youngseanconnery8577]

have you had to replace any injectors or anything like that since you've owned it?

[@nickys1008]

A completely stock 6.4 powerstroke hitting 350k miles is virtually impossible. There’s no way it isn’t tuned or deleted, the emissions system on these are designed to kill the motor.

[@elprimo4153]

My 2009 6.4 f-350 has 276k all stock running like a champ

[@youngseanconnery8577]

@@elprimo4153 have you my had to do any injector or water pump work on it?? Any thing where you had to have the cab pulled?

[@johnza2928]

I have a 2008 6.4 superduty diesel in Ireland and have a the crankshaft bearings are gone. I can't get anyone to look at it, dam I wish I was in the U.S

[@bundysgarage]

That sucks bro!

[@tylerparkhill2806]

Cool I'm from Louisville

[@Motivational_Momentum22]

261k miles on mine and still running everything from the factory. Dpf deleted and tuned and that’s it.

[@ictdpowerstroke4591]

Sounds about right

[@prez1894]

I'm looking to buy a 2008 F350 King Ranch 6.4 Diesel 4WD with 203,911 miles they want $20k for it should I buy it? the thing that worries me is that its been through 7 owners sense it came from the dealer new

[@bundysgarage]

Sounds like my ex-wife!!!

[@jcapen1]

Don't do it. Most expensive motor you can work on. And you will need to work on it.

[@hikerJohn]

It's gotten to the point that if you are not long hauling just do not get a diesel engine because the smog kills them. My 6.4 is purring like a cat after 13 years but I try and never use it for short distance driving. I'll drive it till it dies and throw it away because in California I don't believe you can swap the engine out for a different engine. Maybe after 20 years you can . . . not 100% sure

[@christopolousvonsnuffolaup7420]

My 6.4 2008 came with 57 thousand bucks in upgrades. It dynoed at 730 hp 1550 ft lb torque. The billet trans was 12k. Alone. I have a puke tube dripping oil and smoke out the side and she smokes like hell. I can only get the big tune to work so the shift points are 3200 rpms but do not try to race me. Lol. The oil cooler will need replaced soon. That will suck .but one thing is for shure. I will rebuild this thing myself. Just cruise the mini van and put the 6.4. Back together the same as you tore it down.

[@christopolousvonsnuffolaup7420]

Ps strip it down and run massive single turbo build custom headers for everything delete everything install flexpoints on headers too turbo go forged 60 over studs deck your heads.

[@kevinoneill41]

I have an 08 F 350 with 136k miles has been full delete since warranty ended. I met a rock crawler. Told me these things need lube. According to him the fuel needs 200 cc of two-stroke fuel mix for every 16 gal. Of fuel and use a good quality diesel additive. Change the oil and filter every , 3 K MILES

[@jaynederp5236]

realistically do the deletes and upgrading pistons would do a lot

[@joshuadavis7592]

A lot of this came from people putting HIGH TIMING TUNES in the truck, not changing the oil and filters properly, and driving them like a RACE CAR while hooked to 20k!! When it fails due to the abuse, return it to stock and trade it or sell it to someone cheap to get out of the situation 😂😂😂😂 Then that person blames Ford 😂😂😂😂

[@smokendiesel4958]

The 6.4 is great and was made 3 years 080910

[@robey60]

I have a 2010 PowerStroke 6.4L and it has 250,437 miles

[@MedinaChuckie]

I just bought a 2010 with 150,000 on it. If I get to 250,000 I will be extremely satisfied. I live in a county with emissions testing, I don't know if I can do any mods.

[@dakotabrown7698]

Cass Choate with Choate engineering and performance. Check him out. You’ll never need another 6.4 engine.

[@bundysgarage]

Link?

[@malcolmkennedy652]

"Oh I don't know enough about the 6.4" so stop talking about it. They can bullet proofed. Go buy a Prius.

[@blackericdenice]

$25k? Why do people lie so much?

[@IAmMeatholes]

I hate that the 08-10 is my favorite generation 😂

[@JointSlayer]

Is it worth buying a 6.4 truck that has 334k miles?

[@koh69r]

Alexa ... how to program IFTTT to say 👉

[@bobbieheath3312]

And with 290000 miles

[@ictdpowerstroke4591]

Dude it was made successfully 3 years not 2

[@CaseyHolden-kh5nf]

7.3 bro the best.

[@jjumpytoobz1211]

Just dropped a choate engine in mine...

[@patricktobrien86]

Which one did you do? How's it holding up? Been thinking about going that route myself

[@jjumpytoobz1211]

@@patricktobrien86 I did the daily driver long block with a stage two cam. Motor comes studded which is great and uses the maxx force pistons. I also did front plate, oil cooler, injectors, and stock turbo refresh. I failed to do the exhaust which was a mistake. Fixed later. Motor runs like a sowing machine, no vibrations hardly at all but its putting power down, obviously do the egr/dpf removal. I would do again, 10k miles in To add they have a 10 year 100k mile warranty, crazy

[@NBF1865]

@@jjumpytoobz1211 What did it cost

[@jjumpytoobz1211]

@@NBF1865 The long block was 9k as I upgraded pistons to their coated ones. Installation was 3000. Plus injectors and other things were more obviously

[@r32stro]

25k!!!!!! Holy shit man that's wayyyyy too much if your a diesel mechanic why didn't you suggest to him swap the thing out a 7.3 a 6.0 or even a cummins 6.7 alot alot alot of ppl around the country have made fummins f259 and 350s out of that chassis cause these 6.4s just blow up and if youtubers are doing the cummins swap in their garage and film all of it not like one person but over 15 ppl have done this and videos the whole process why couldn't you and your shop do this and save the dude some money???

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Can’t bulletproof a MaxxForce 7. They are too complex and cost $35,000 to rebuild.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

@Ford HIGHBOY 490 I’m taking about a custom rebuild with upgrades pistons, rods, crank, and deleted.

[@garcjr]

I know a few contractors at my work who used these as delivery vans. Cummins, Izuzu (Duramax), and the Ford Powerstroke mostly figured it out. But the Maxxforce 7s were always spending more time in the shop than on the road. Those contractors got rid of their POS Maxxforce engines. Here in Arizona I haven't seen a Maxxforce 7 or a Ford with the 6.4 in years.

[@SELKCOMM]

Hilarious. I remember the early days of the 7.3 liter diesels when I worked at Ford. They were a nightmare. After about a decade of improvements Ford had addressed the points of failure and it became a good motor. There are a lot of 6.4s on the road. If you run a repair shop then it stands to reason that you will only see problems and that will inform your opinion of the platform. I'm a truck wholesale dealer. I've sold hundreds of the 6.4 powerstrokes. I've also sold Duramax and Cummins diesels. They all blow up if you abuse them.

[@bundysgarage]

Yeah but some blow up more than others.

[@SELKCOMM]

@@bundysgarage It’s very possible that your limited exposure to the marketplace has caused you form that opinion.

[@SketiSquad]

I see more 6.4’s here in Oregon than 7.3’s still on the road, love the look of the 6.4 too

[@hank1556]

7.3 idi or powerstroke?

[@josequevedo1207]

210k on mine no problems so far regular oil changes egr delete dpf delete

[@bundysgarage]

How do you pass smog? Don’t let the feds catch you.

[@josequevedo1207]

BundysGarage Texas no smog test

[@sold1million]

I just got one-stock . Will these help me not have problems?

[@smokendiesel4958]

@@sold1million delete your 6.4 and it will last forever

[@axispowerdiesel]

If you have a 6.4 don't leave home without your prayer rug, terrible motors

[@axispowerdiesel]

@Ford HIGHBOY 490 this is an undisputable fact at this point, even the $17k ford remans are junk

[@axispowerdiesel]

@THE SALTY RANT They last a little while, until they wear out

[@axispowerdiesel]

@THE SALTY RANT the 08 I am doing a 5.9 common rail swap on has had two. First one melted #8 piston at 19k miles, second lasted 204k before the front cover failed...not worth fixing or even possible at that mileage

[@axispowerdiesel]

@THE SALTY RANT The fact that Ford didn't add a level sensor to the $300 expansion tank/battery box/vacuum reservoir is really nice

[@dangelooliver4086]

My 08 6.4 has 315k on it and fully deleted. Great, strong running truck. Sounds like bad owners and not the truck. You take care of it and it will take care of you.

[@jeffh7244]

Cut out all the emissions BS get a good tune and they are a good motor as long as you due maintenance !

[@Troche571]

I was going to pick up a 2008 F350 XLT with the 6.4 as my camper Rig, slap on a four wheel campers grandy. Not anymore, I crossed out the 6.4.

[@inverted311]

Motors are electric... Engines use fuel. Why would anyone take these guys serious if they can't even get that right?

[@Tailss1]

Yeah you can...tear out the 6.4 and replace with 12 valve Cummins 😁😁😁

[@mrj4864]

Choate engines

[@ZHPBrent]

This is a waste of video... His answer is just hate towards the engine he knows nothing about

[@ictdpowerstroke4591]

6.4s are great

[@ZHPBrent]

@@ictdpowerstroke4591 100%

[@carlwilson3299]

I like how he says you can't but I don't know a lot about it why did you make a video when you're not an expert. If that's the case I'm going to make a video in a minute about brain surgery

[@bundysgarage]

Send my a link when your brain surgery video is posted

[@carlwilson3299]

Will do. Be a lot better than your video talking about a truck you never worked on or don't have much experience in

[@ramdaddy8557]

This video aint shit

[@ihaveheartburn2290]

"My 6.4 has xxx miles and..." stop lol nobody cares

[@SketiSquad]

Then why are you watching the video about the 6.4?

[@ihaveheartburn2290]

@@SketiSquad because I care about what he had to say not about your truck.

[@banacek8675]

NEVER BUY A FORD. I’ve been inundated one problem after the next and my truck is just 6 years old. The warranty is up and Ford refuses to fix anything despite the fact that the issues cannot have possibly been due to owner fault. Even when my engine blew at 55k they told me I was over the miles. I religiously change my oil - fully synthetic every 5k. And most of my driving is highway miles. There’s no reason why this should have happened and the people at Ford in Limerick, Pa couldn’t care less. I’ve been a loyal Ford owner through thick and thin but this one will be my last mistake.

[@benjaminturpin2749]

You're wrong. Ford IS THE BEST truck brand in the world. The powerstroke diesel engine is the only heavy duty truck engine ever put in a light duty pickup. Look at all the medium duty trucks. What engine do they have? Cummins? No. Duramax? No...... The answer is powerstroke. They truly are heavy duty engines. I have 3 6.0s. 5 6.4s in my construction company. And they just can take so much abuse.

[@nick7.398]

It’s bc 6.4s are problematic, “never buy a ford” have you never heard of the 7.3? Lolll