The truth about owning a 6.0 powerstroke

this is just my experience with owning a 6.0 liter powerstroke not the perfect truck but definitely not as bad as people make it out. be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share and give me a follow on instagram @trevwarner22 much more content to come, thank you.

[@ricky_bigelow8074]

My 6.0 was bulletproofed by the previous owner. I got it at 200k miles and put another 200k on it with no issues. Now I’m looking for another 6.0

[@jrmendoza9141]

What happened to it ?

[@BakuganBrawler211]

@@jrmendoza9141 Doesn’t hurt to have an extra one so it’s like driving a new truck each time 🤷‍♂️😂

[@mohamedyasinarakkal5130]

Try an buy an excursion limited AWD with the 6.0

[@terrystearns1196]

Bullshit....

[@terrystearns1196]

You can't bulletproof a turd.

[@user-rz4oo7sc3e]

430K All STOCK BABY! Only ever replaced 2 injectors lol.

[@thomastrevino7734]

My 6.0 has 230,000 miles on it with stock heads, not bullet proof, stock turbo, the only thin I did was the EGR cooler. Love my 6.0

[@icrawn4604]

Everything still stock?

[@toyota_jeep4x471]

I have a 2007 6.0 with 250k, stock head gaskets. Runs great. I've hauled many times up to the max GCWR (23,500) and Trailer tow rating (15,500) no issues, pulls great. The owner of a 6.0 has to really care and understand how the engine works and what to look out for.

[@ericjensen1740]

I’m not paying $80k for a smog choked modern diesel. So old diesels are the way I’m going. I can buy an old 6.0, put a new motor in it, maintain it, and be perfectly happy. And still have $50k to $60k in my pocket. And I won’t care if I get a scratch on it.

[@dante04srt]

Oh, you'll have more initially. But by the time you paid to fix the thing over and over and over again, it makes the cost of ownership versus new not such a big spread. If you really want a good diesel, find a Super Duty with a blown engine, buy it, and swap in a Cummins. Then you have the best platform, and the best engine, all in one package.

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

@@johnanderson2451 they can pull. We pulled with a 6.0 for 10 years. A good mechanic and a little bit of work they will run strong. Sold the 6.0 without any issues and bought a low mileage 7.3. Never had any issues and will buy another 6.0 eventually

[@belden007]

Exactly what I have been thinking

[@dante04srt]

Yeah, I hear people say that all the time come up but I don't really buy it. The studs on a 6.0 simply aren't effective because there aren't enough of them to provide adequate clamping force of the cylinder head. Even running fire Rings, the weak link is still the ability to clamp down. Four studs just isn't enough.

[@dante04srt]

@Supercreech if you have to fire ring a block/head and switch to studs just to use the truck for how it was intended to be used, the engine is junk. Any HD diesel engine should be able to be used the way the engineers intended without this kind of modification. My point remains the same - 4 studs doesn't provide enough clamping force.

[@nickhutcherson]

Thanks for the content bro! I have an lb7 but have been looking at this 06 f250 to add to the shop and it’s nice to see different people’s opinions. And where in Colorado are you bro!? I’m up in Fort Collins

[@blakejustice8212]

Had my 05 6.0 for 3 years. Bought it with 65k now has 110k. Truck worked for a year hauling heavy construction trailers, worked the truck hard never gave me any issues. Good quality fluids, fuel additives, coolant filter, egr delete, don’t put a studded tune on a non studded truck. Take care of the truck & it will take care of u. Love my 6.0 plan on keeping it for a long time

[@hurricane8634]

Dude with only 110k miles you don't have a say

[@JS-hz6dv]

Mine has 245k miles, im currently thinking of bulletproofing it. 8k dollars to bulletproof, all new injectors, oil cooler, head gaskets studs, etc. Does it need it? No, it's still running great. But I think it's about time to freshen it up. I love my 6.0!

[@thinkfirst6431]

Great trucks for pulling. I just got my 3rd 2006 6.0L. The first one I went through the engine, put air bags and a gooseneck hitch in it. Pulled loads up to 26K plus no problems It was stolen 2 times before I never saw it again. Second is setup for plowing snow. At 191K miles the only thing wrong is the transfer case. I just got the third one to replace the stolen first one. Got a crew cab which is what I wanted with the first one which was a super cab. Just finished going through the engine with STC replacement, oil cooler, EGR cooler, New stainless up pipes, cleaned the turbo, checked the compression which was 16 psi difference between the high and low. After 18 years there have been some upgrades so it got the 08 fuel banjo fittings, blue spring, aluminum finned rear diff cover, 08 trans pan and filter, 2017 starter and some gauges. The first one would get 9.5 to 10.5 MPG at a gross weight of 20K or over and 15-16 empty coming back. With the 38 gal main tank and a 100 gal transfer tank in the bed under load I could make a 1150 mile trip and stop where I wanted to stop and fuel where the best price was and still have fuel to turn around some. 3.73 ratio helped some, never had a lack of power. At those weights only a fool goes fast with 20-30 feet of trailer behind them. Wouldn't own anything else. Easy to work on the bit parts are not any worse than any other engine. Shell Rotella T6 oil and donaldson or wix filters kept her running. Great trucks.

[@ehoff-road6142]

It depends on what you do daily to the truck too, like towing obviously it’s going to be rougher on the truck than just cruising around that’s what I would look for when buying one and if it’s been bulletproofed or not.

[@bobbyboothe8964]

My family has two 2006 6.0..... we do the regular maintenance. Use and treat them like trucks....NOT A RACE CAR........ No PROBLEMS

[@drgnner6028]

Ive had my 06 since new and its a stock engine. 200k and it runs great. I drive it like I drove my Kenworth. Its not a race car!! :-)

[@bigj200016]

I bought one about 8 months ago now. Had 259 in it. Now at 276k, including towing a 8k lb camper from Chicago to Sturgis and back. No issues so far other than general maintenance items and some front end work.

[@subarusti2756]

We took an 03 6.0 to Mexico which was a 1,497 mile drive and it was BONEE stock it somehow made it lol, they use lots of money but if you know what you’re doing and stuff like that, they are really nice

[@HondaGK06]

He's not wrong, upkeep maintenance on them and bulletproof them and they'll last forever. I bought mine at 130k and it was already bulletprooded. It has 190k on it now. The only thing i've had to replace under ownership was the waterpump, which was about 500 miles ago. It has also stayed in the hot tune since i've bought it other than when i'm towing.

[@j3llymantv56]

It seems like all the problems that people complain about is when they try and have it make a bunch of power all the time. Don’t act stupid with them, treat them right, oil changes ext. and they’ll treat you right.

[@demetrykoretskiy3639]

I appreciate the honest facts

[@malekodesouza7255]

Almost totally stock ‘05 F250, 4X4. Upgraded FICM, radiator, blue spring , EGR cooler. Still has the EGR valve and all emissions. Not chipped. Not raised. Runs fine and I pull a 9K boat/trailer all over WA State and even over the mountains into Idaho. Use good oil & filter. Keep up on preventative maintenance. Use the proper EL coolant, not the Ford gold crap, especially after oil cooler replacement.

[@BrandenC628]

I have a late 04. 5 years later, egr delete,an a oil cooler. I had to change the pigtail on my turbo cuz it was old an cracked up. i changed the ipr sensor once. I havent had a real problem. An u dont have to "bullet proof" it. Egr delete an no big ass 80hp tunes, u good. The people u hear talking bout a 6.0 bad are the ones u see rolling coal, burning out all day, racing. Shit no vehicle should do on a weekly basis. I love my 6.0. And they sound awesome.

[@ktm507]

314k miles on my stock 6.0 egr delete and a straight pipe no tuner just cold air intake has new high pressure oil pump and that’s it and runs like a top

[@steppathegoat276]

I have a love hate relationship with the rev limiter 6.0 owners kno what I'm talking about

[@mexicoadventure1236]

Tune it 😀

[@jordanparker8359]

Looking at getting another 6.0 this 1 isn’t bulletproofed yet but runs and drives perfect was owned by an old man and only used to pull a camper. I had way more problems with my 6.7 Cummins than I ever did my old 6.0 but that 1 was bulletproofed

[@johnnywalker4490]

i Agree !! Bullet Proof it , and is Reliable!! Cut Down the HEAT Build ups, Clean Coolers, Studs, and IS Reliable...!! ...

[@brianw8411]

The fast clicking turn signals is because the job was half assed. Resistance needs to be added to make it work properly.

[@woottastic]

Even better, just install an electronic flasher module in place of the factory mechanical one.

[@TysonCapel23]

My 04 F-350 6.0 powerstroke is coming up on 300,000 miles bone stock aside from a sinister diesel oil and coolant filter and new injectors. All I use it for is hauling so it's run hard. It has not been studded or deleted. It has also never had a tuner on it. I do maintain it well.

[@brandoswindell8623]

2003, 497k miles all original, only breaks, shocks, and plastic and hoses was replaced.. performed severe duty service religiously… no mods, all stock… every time I go to get oil change shop offered me $15k… I pass every time. I take that back.. I did have a flat tire once… and I did added coolant filter because while changing coolant I found sand. Oh and live in CA with stupid smog… pass every time.

[@kentabler290]

i bought a 2003 f250 latriat fx4, rebuilt the motor and ken proofed it. same as bullitproof but did everything but machine work my self. 5 years ago. other than batteries, alt, and a broken waterpump pulley no issues. and as a 7,3 owner i would buy both agian. also working on a a6.7 f550 to make a small dump thruck

[@phillipteems6617]

Shhhhh, I need all the 6.0s for myself!

[@machine1376]

98k is nothing for a 6.0. They don't consider them broken in until 100k.

[@FabulosoSpray]

Grandfather owns a 2003 6.0 250, never gave him issues or struggled to pull anything. Would it have been better to get a 7.3? Yes, but thats what he ended up getting. He bullet proofed it himself from the dealer and it didnt give him any issue at all.

[@gabrielabalos974]

Wow when you said the price of trucks in Colorado I about shit myself! I live in California and those prices are double... a 2004 6.0 bulletproof truck can go over 20k$ out here.... looks like I’m flying out of state for my next truck

[@alansmith3984]

Same for being in the south. I’m guessing they are cheaper there because they are rusted out from road salt.

[@mrfolgers7108]

Same for me in Atlanta, i'm buying one tomorrow already studded and egr delete with 165,000 miles for $16k. Crazy how the prices of the trucks have gone up

[@shanefeack2921]

6.0 is the way to go. And all that stuff.

[@joemathis4620]

Realistic...thanks

[@ELKOBRA03]

I just bought a week a go a 05 F250 with 250k with banks exhaust- all stock besides that - I already added a tuner superchips extreme tune-people don’t do it and some say yes - I’m going easy on it just trying to get better gas ⛽️

[@blakejustice8212]

I wouldn’t run a studded tune on a non studded truck, your just asking to blow a head gasket.

[@heyitsmedoug8397]

296k and it slaps hard. Sounds amazing and who cares every truck brand has vices. These trucks are rising in price cause they're figured out now so best scoop the pre def diesels up there collectors just like obs.

[@EnriqueGarcia-wm9zp]

I have 06 just has the EGR cansel an no problems

[@nra4life752]

Have a friend got one new in 06 thing had its problems never been deleted just past 450k used for landscaping

[@lionzilla2173]

230k miles non bullet proof on my 6.0 2006. Super reliable. I baby her too so take care of them and they’ll take care of you. Simple

[@dgilbertbigd]

Don't forget that idiots run 3 to 450 hp programmers on them bone stock and drive them like a hotrod then scream the 6.0 is junk because it wouldn't handle all the tons of extra boost and hp on a stock setup. And gotta note that cheap a s s people buy them and never check the oil and change coolant etc or run the cheapest of crap in them. The 6.0 is finicky on the fluids for sure. You have to run the right kind of oil for starters and good quality coolant as well.

[@FabulosoSpray]

Thats so true. I cant tell you how many 250 and 350s ive seen in highschool that were jacked up internally and externally. They couldnt handle mpg for actual race cars and thought theyd get better mpg doing it with a diesel 😂

[@Stoney-Lawson]

6.0 is life.

[@firsttimediesels6289]

I fucking love these trucks

[@jefflopushniuk1007]

Who has the first gen in the background of the video right at the beginning??

[@robertelee-son1827]

Not true I have a 2003 with 378,000 miles. No built proof

[@jrmed7983]

I have an 04 Power stroke and it still runs like a champ no problems just got to keep up with the maintenance and take care of them that’s all don’t go all crazy like you see in these KZbin videos like people fucking doing donuts and running the fuck out of their trucks oh yeah don’t do that because your truck won’t last that long take it easy on them but they’ll last

[@BlakeRobison-jh3ft]

Im buyin a 6.0 for 10grand with 175000 no rust and bulletproofed

[@bossappacalips3969]

I'm thinking about buying one an 04 f 350 6.0 is it worth it because of winter soon how often do I change oil and fuel filter and how much does it take to fully Bullitproof it and which ones to do first im starting to read on this and im second guessing myself on buying one someone plz help

[@KevinNewman-vr9yr]

Buying on" bullet proofed" doesn't mean it was done properly.

[@ryuko6727]

Exactally people love to hate on them because 1 out of 5 owners have a time with it i only had a bad experiance because i was a broke 15 year old and had a led foot then it blew that just what happend and mine had been owned by a 24 year old that never maintained it that was my bad

[@kellyh4035]

I've had my '07 since new. I did all the services with OEM parts. I head studded and proper egr delete after warranty was up. I run proper, quality fuel additive. The truck was an oilfield truck in northern Alberta for many years.(went through a fair amount of abuse). My partner went same truck configuration but a dodge Cummins. I changed a drag link and an alternator. That is it! He was doing his front end every 60k. And that Cummins, that I believed in, is toast! And my 6.0 is still going strong. Hand to god. Learn about your 6.0(second gen, 05 or later)and how to take care of it and maintain it properly. It is actually a pretty good option considering that the chassis and transmission it sits in is excellent! But buying used is a huge gamble I know. I ran the dodge Cummins. The engine was absolutely amazing. But everything else around it failed and wasn't worth it.

[@demetrykoretskiy3639]

I personally trust Ford more than any other brand. Makes me happy to see things like this

[@Baddarryl1]

I may be looking for one. What do you guys think of this? 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty $8,475 289k miles 6.0 Powerstroke diesel 4x4 Clean Title New AC system New front wheel bearings, ball joints New fuel tank pick up screen New oil cooler Bulletproof EGR cooler Fresh oil change New fuel filters Coolant flush New Degas bottle and cap Updated turbo feed/drain lines Upgraded 4-pin FICM power board New windshield wipers New front brake pads New front left brake caliper Fairly new all terrain Tires Truck starts and runs great, no leaks, no smoke, shifts great. Interior is really clean never been smoked in. Was a company truck at one point. Cold ac

[@titancribbing3363]

I have 550 km on mine 2 injectors and egr delete that’s it !!

[@IbanezBlakeb]

With enough work and money anything can be good. If I spend 70k 80k for a brand new truck in 2004 and a couple years later while still making payments have to spend 10 to 15 grand on just the motor alone thats a fucking piss off. I love the 6.0 performance I've owned one but I spend 5k on mine after most of the work was done and had a blast until the hpop went on it. Over complicated shit. My cummins is simple and it works. The trans lasted 412k rebuilt it for 3500 bucks and its good for another 400k. Motor has worked perfected other than the vp44 but upgraded pump and shes better

[@benyunik9314]

Nah. Cummins with an Aisin transmission. That's the definition of bulletproof. Oil and fuel filters every 5 thousand= million mile truck. This isn't an opinion. I'm a diesel mechanic- and live it every day... I'm not a Dodge fanboy either- But they make the best chassis out there. Dodge front ends not so much- but pick your poison...

[@rickrick6933]

Do egr delete..that alone will make it very reliable

[@chrislindsey3523]

370k on my 05 no problems I drive itall over the country

[@rearwheelslider]

Not that bad but I’ve never towed with it and those pesky check engine lights...

[@bandon9911]

6.0 is really good my dad has one and hasn’t had any issues im gonna get one as a first truck

[@AlexFlores-kv9km]

No a good ideas as a first truck only buy trucks if you need them for work

[@iimgbillyrock]

@@AlexFlores-kv9km go back to fort nite and stop telling people what to do with their money

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

@@iimgbillyrock he is correct. With the proper mods(headstuds,egr,etc) these trucks will run strong. The first mistake of a new to 6.0 is putting a bigger turbo or too much boost overall. With simple mods done either you or a good mechanic these trucks will run. For a first truck don’t get a diesel. The gas milage and gas prices will eat your wallet whole. A ranger,f 250 gas, or any other dodge or Chevy gas truck will do great 👍

[@AlexFlores-kv9km]

@@iimgbillyrock lmao this not even my account how bout you kid your damn fucking business

[@The-Afterthoughts]

I got a 6.0 as my first truck. It’s not bulletproofed and runs great! Only had to replace the ficm after 2 years of owning it

[@dgilbertbigd]

2k to stud and put a oil cooler? That's a hell of a dead I just dropped 6k bulletproofing mine

[@louseal7574]

Mine was 8k 10 years ago

[@normantiedemannii5236]

@@louseal7574 i wont even tell u what i spent doin the full bulletproof setup 2 months ago! cost more than the truck

[@coryheggen7929]

I don't agree. I have a 6.0 not bullet proofed .. regular maintenance high end oil tuner and it runs .. mine is 2006 178k on it .. exhaust intake tuner and updated turbo.. no issues with head studs. Treat them right they run .. I do agree that there not cheap to maintain they are pricy .

[@dallen8997]

I’m stoked first diesel 6.0 2003 Ford F3 50 Dooley king ranch the guys a second owner was in the military it’s only got 120,000 miles pretty clean truck I’ve been reading all these comments just because they have new head studs sometimes you have more problems because they don’t do it right so like you said just maintain it don’t overwork it

[@user-yl6yy2yj3n]

The only problem you'll have is bringing your 6.0 to a mechanic....

[@derekcotten3100]

No you dont need to bulletproof a 6.0 if your not having trouble, I have an 05, with chip, Banks Ram Air, it has been deleted, but that's it, 201 thousand miles, no issues, just keep good oil and motorcraft fuel filters, basic up keep, I wouldn't have anything else.

[@GeneCAu]

I have 6.0 still. Spent more than 20k extra on fixes so far. Bought it at 140k and now 173k. Worth it? I’d be the judge. I’m going to the shop again for a rod knock.

[@normantiedemannii5236]

ditto... bought mine at 85k miles. great previous owner. this thing will last me forever!

[@jdmz5496]

What mpg did you get in the 6.0?

[@louseal7574]

Im averaging 5-7 towing and maybe 12-13 highway. You?

[@jasonbrown7258]

Biggest pos I've ever owned. Bought my 05 with 76000 miles already been studded and deleted. Been through 3 starters 3 alternators had the ficum rebuilt replaced the up pipe rebuilt turbo now I had an injector hold down bolt come loose. I hope it didn't damage the thread's in the head. Haven't got it together yet. And also the transmission is getting a long hard shift. I've had this thing towed so many times my insurance company dropped my towing. And this thing only has 96000miles. And the cost of the parts is just plain ridiculous. And now that the fuel prices are what they are I'm Done. Hopefully the injector will go back in and it's going up for sale.

[@19hundoc47]

Looked at a bulletproofed 6.0 f250 with 171k and there was fuel in the coolant among other things. Scared me off, went with the rock solid V10 instead

[@dgilbertbigd]

The fuel on the coolant is due to injector cups being worn out. New heads it would need

[@19hundoc47]

@@dgilbertbigd ya I figured. Glad I didn’t have to deal with that

[@hurricane8634]

We don't care

[@19hundoc47]

@@hurricane8634 You obviously do if you took time out of your day to respond. Thanks for your input, it really means a lot

[@hurricane8634]

@@19hundoc47 have fun with your pos you trailer trash

[@josephliversidge9580]

Lol so its painful cause you have to maintain it? Its just like any other vehicle.

[@RichBoyLiving]

Selling my low mileage minty 6.0 hit me up anyone!

[@JdougKnight]

Got a 04 ext cab 2 wd in Texas 273 k stock, except larger turbo Very fast and even more dependable It’s for sale!

[@thomasbegin1204]

My neighbor wants to sell his 2004 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke. It has 72k miles with very little rust. He want's $6600 for it. Is it a good deal considering the infamous unreliability of the engine?

[@lucaschildre7541]

Best to get the 05-07 with the upgraded high pressure oil pump, my 6.0 has 420xxx. Neat truck, they're finicky and not the easiest to work on due to layout. Parts are cheaper now though

[@normantiedemannii5236]

yes, good deal

[@rebelking5773]

What does “bullet proofing” it mean ?

[@JS-hz6dv]

When you fix the "common points of failure". Oil cooler, head gaskets,ficm, egr cooler,etc.

[@GMCJay_lly]

$$$$

[@Nastyj0int]

“Bullet proofing”😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️not pushing 🅿️

[@trackpackgt877]

U say your "6.0 wasn't that bad?" Well that's a ringing endorsement of a truck lol my old truck is a great truck so reliable from factory never left me setting the 6.0s are awesome power wise but they have so many problems! To many good video brother

[@bighoudini6130]

Spending$$$$ Bullitt proofing a turd to put around town to sound like a garbage truck makes no sense to me unless you are towing with it to make$$$$$.

[@dante04srt]

Owned a 2005 6.0 from 2011-2017. I spent more in repairs (parts alone, i did my own work) than I did purchasing the truck. Even after replacing and fixing every little thing down to all the updated Ford small parts it still didn't inspire confidence. It sounded good and looked great but at the end of the day it was plagued with problems over and over again. I just found out that it's back in the shop again with cracked heads and blown gaskets. Why on earth people defend these garbage engines is beyond me. If i had to do it over again I would have Cummins swapped it before dropping a dime on ANY repairs for the 6.0. Im now driving mt Cummins swapped K3500 and couldn't be happier.

[@steppathegoat276]

Ur just a hater

[@dante04srt]

@@steppathegoat276 Yeah, that must be it. Nevermind the fact that I bought one, the years of ownership and thousands of dollars spent in repairs. That's all irrelevant. I must just be a hater... it can't possibly be because the 6.0 and 6.4 engines are Prone to failure after failure after failure...

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

DanteGTZ you mad bro. Ford Gang comin for you

[@dante04srt]

@@Jobro_Ya_Know lol. Be sure to bring a few extra sets of head gaskets, a FICM and a couple dozen EGR coolers before you leave home. We don't want you getting stranded! :)

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

If you do them right they last forever. Sounds like either your mechanic is garbage or your not doing the right mods. The last cause would be too much boost(tuner,turbo,too big off injectors). Had fords since I was born

[@Joelittle_]

If you’re pressed for cash don’t buy a diesel nothing get a Toyota Corolla and save your money oof.

[@GMCJay_lly]

Truth

[@yaaduwalker4116]

My 06 is great no issues Ford 6.0 is way better than dodgy

[@parsonsdiggsdefense7119]

Looking at an 06 F350 6.0 with 199k miles. They are asking 21k for it. It has 20k in upgrades including Bulletproofing.

[@hitman2actual462]

whats done to it exactly? Lots of people can say they did "21K" worth of work when in reality its 10k of bs

[@hitman2actual462]

If there is a link to the description send it or list the mods, thanks

[@Jay-sz5dt]

21k just get used 6.7

[@parsonsdiggsdefense7119]

It sold before I could get to it.

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

@@parsonsdiggsdefense7119 Good bc 200k for $21k is a rip.

[@ElijahJenkins2196]

It’s very very very painful.. if you need a RELIABLE motor without dumping tons of money into it stay away from the 6.0 With that being said if you’re heavy on maintenance then it’ll be okay but at the end of the day it’s a 6.0 I never trusted mine to go on a long drive..