Watch Before You Buy a 6.7 Powerstroke!

Common problems with 2011-2016 and 2017-2020 Ford diesel trucks explained. My 2011 had a glow plug/valve catastrophic failure and cost me thousands of dollars. I also experienced minor issues that aren't as well known and have done a lot of research on the various model year changes. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@scotthorn2582]

I currently own 2014, 2015 and 2019 all 6.7 Diesels, Lariat and King Ranch’s. No modifications on any truck except front and rear bumpers. Their great work trucks for hauling and keeping are small businesses running. Once you start modifying the trucks engine for better performance they then become big boy toys. Nothing wrong with that. Great video.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Scott Horn Much appreciated!

[@raptordan6851]

Same here , 14 f450 bone stock use it for a welding rig , wife drives a 17 f350 and our business is also running smooth

[@rafdecc]

Did you do the c4 delete injection pump so you're saying you're maintaining them and you're running them stock and they're giving you good service

[@jaceski5806]

Truck seemed to be fine until you got a hold of it...

[@nathanrhodes4425]

lol

[@parkeranderson5074]

Jace Ski 😢

[@oldfarmer4700]

More money than brains. Kids!!!

[@dudester3263]

😂

[@TheJSmithBA]

Based

[@MarkMcClure78734]

I went with a 2016 F250 6.7 and couldn’t be happier!

[@TheNicko773]

I got the same year and series. Daily driver, and tow a 25ft trailer with load twice a week and never had a problem.

[@pbr549]

Same here. I wanted the non aluminum body. Plus it was 10 grand less than the 2017 models in October 2016.

[@mookydesai]

I have a 2016 Platinum with the 6.7 and ZERO issues. I do short trips (taking the kids to school) and long trips (like pulling my 32' 5th wheel with a 4 Door Polaris inside in the heat to the AZ and the local deserts here in CA) and have no problems. Thing is tough as nails. I like to buy the last year of production of a certain body style as they worked out all the kinks and you save some money if you time it right. I also havent messed with the stock config other than a leveling kit, 35s, and some updated LED lighting.

[@nickizcool20]

I bought a 2023 F250 with about 100 miles on it. I still have that old truck. I have 404 miles now. It’s been a great truck for the 7 days I’ve had it.

[@Spirituallybuff]

I have a 2011 with 190,000.00 miles had to replace steering stabilizer regularly to avoid the death wobble. Also replaced d.e.f heater once and replaced turbo . That's it nothing else I've had no other issues and absolutely love the truck . For what it's worth.

[@mohanshergill]

Rion Thornsley when the turbo goes out, how did u know??

[@Spirituallybuff]

Was climbing a steep grade pulling a trailer when I heard kinda like a pop with some grinding and then immediately lost turbo pressure.

[@Spirituallybuff]

Why ?

[@lustysteve1420]

@@Spirituallybuffhow’s the truck running now I’m thinking of getting one

[@jeffbranch2652]

I had a 2011 and never had ANY issues. Don’t jack with it a turn it up too high. And you won’t have any issues either.

[@pbr549]

There’s something to be said for keeping things stock. I bought a 2016 powerstroke new it has 65k on it now. I bought new Michelin tires same that came from the factory. My only modification was to add a BW goose neck hitch. It also very quiet.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I went with a 2016 truck now for my new project in my newer video. Hopefully they serve us both well

[@TheOfficialRegxlar]

I watched the first 30 seconds of the video and I just bought my 6.7! 👍👍👍

[@JoeWayne84]

17k for used engine and new borg turbo phew it’s expensive being bad ass

[@jefferystensland1304]

Yep, would like to get a diesel but damn they are expensive to work on.

[@mgysgtusmcretired3732]

I have a 2015 6.7L Platinum. Just turned 208,000 miles. No problems at all. Normal maintenance issues. Great truck.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Glad to hear it. I’m planning on sticking with a 15-16 6.7 Powerstroke for my 1971 crew cab long bed restomod. Feel free to checkout my newer videos about that if you’re interested

[@westxranchin]

Love my 2013 6.7. It’s got 127k miles (a third of those are south Texas ranch miles) and still runnin like a champ. Hopefully I didn’t jinx myself with this comment🤞🏼🤞🏼. Also I’m a firm believer in leaving them stock. Seem to have a lot less problems when you don’t mess with factory settings or parts.

[@Firelord360]

How many miles do you have now

[@locogtr6475]

Are those miles with an undeleted 6.7?

[@lustysteve1420]

Hows the truck running I’m thinking of getting one

[@richardrich8010]

I have an 11 that’s deleted and tuned only issues I’ve had is with the ac and third gear skips occasionally tow with it almost every day it’s been a solid truck for 176000 miles

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Glad it’s working well for you

[@fordman2698]

My dad bought a 2011 about the same time you did. The turbo went out last summer, so we just put a 2017 turbo in it and deleted it. It's been a good truck ever since.

[@tiktoktrends4098]

How Many miles now

[@fordman2698]

@@tiktoktrends4098 215k

[@gregparrott]

Thanks for the information. I have five comments: 1) I also used to spend a LOT of money modifying engines and transmissions. While it was fun at the time, almost invariably, the changes caused problems which in turn required even more money and time. 2) Mods REDUCE resale value. 3) Many engine related mods are illegal. These will become a real pain when it comes time to sell the truck. 4) Specialty mods mean that the customizer (i.e. YOU) is the ONLY person who can address their specific issues without paying outrageous sums. That's a pain when you'd rather spend your time elsewhere. 5) Despite your effort to create an informative video, it triggered some mean spirited comments. I'm disappointed to see some viewers are so busy cooking up hostile retorts that they can't learn anything. They should just stick to flipping burgers. Based on my experiences with modifying multiple vehicles, I chose to keep my F350 stock, freeing up time and money for other purposes.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Gregory Parrott I appreciate your well thought out comment!

[@rickkeiser7945]

GRAPPAHOLICS do you still have the stock rims

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Rick Keiser I do! They have 40in mud Grapplers on them and will be included when I sell the truck

[@gregparrott]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS 40 inch?? Yikes! My stock F350 tires are about 31". If you have the most common differential gears for a single rear wheel Diesel (3.55), in order to keep the vehicle speed vs. RPM unchanged, you'd need to swap to a whopping 4.58 differential gear set. Conversely, were you to change the differential in order instead of the tires to achieve the same vehicle speed vs. RPM as the 40 inch tires, you're be running 2.75 gears.

[@firratblitzcki7734]

@@gregparrott Would you be opposed to deleting emissions and if so, reasons?

[@tiko4337]

As mentioned the early 6.7 Duel turbo has a ceramic bearing which was prone to failure, throw a tone on it and beat on it on the highest setting it’s going to go. You are right 15 and up has turbo with a roller bearing. My next upgrade is going to be a CP4 Disaster prevention kit. Bad fuel and lack of lubricant in our America diesel fuels.

[@biglousfoodreviews8459]

Tiko 433 getting that done shortly

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

I have CP3 pump almost 200k miles. Hope mine doesn't fail. I used fuel additive to lubricate.

[@chaserobby1240]

Get a lift pump and run lubricant in ur fuel and u will be fine

[@ethandavis1230]

I have 170k miles on my 2011 6.7 I’ve had it since it had 80k miles it’s fully deleted straight piped and tuned and I replaced the turbo before I had any issues with it only thing I’ve replaced since then is a waste Gate control valve mine runs great

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Glad to hear it!

[@johnlash9298]

2015 and 2016 have 440 HP stock 860 FT lbs of Torq stock from Factory

[@gamerbeastboy1842]

John Lash that’s enough power

[@cyclonus01]

Really stock without a tune ?

[@doddgarger6806]

That's a giant roller skate is what that is

[@GMbusa1]

Dodd Garger yeah, looks good

[@Garth2011]

The biggest problem with any Ford is the aftermarket tuner. Folks have to get them to allow the EGR and DPF deletes pass the computers in the truck however, what most folks are doing in addition to that is using the tuner for more power etc. They shouldn't use any setting except for the stock or the next up setting, period. All of the other settings add timing and fuel which do not perform fine enough for the given air intake these trucks can supply. The same volume of air intake with more fuel adds heat and wasted fuel/soot. Timing also add more stress to the crank and lower end than it was designed for. Leave them in stock for...they will live much longer. Use the tuner for other reasons like race power etc. and you too will be buying new engine parts. Diesels so not hot rod like gas engines do without much engineering and other components. Without them, they will fail early.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I’d agree with that for the most part. Deleted with stock power would last the longest for sure

[@Hunter-ex2sw]

2021 Powerstroke from 2016 Cummins. No regrets

[@rxonmymind8362]

Appreciate the tips. Wow, I’d blow a lid spending an additional $17k on a truck. You’d think Ford could address those issues for the get go in production.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Rxonmymind it was tough. Right before my wedding as well

[@rxonmymind8362]

GRAPPAHOLICS Damn, sorry to hear that. Looking to buy a 6.0 and researching everything I can before I do. Make sure you make it up to the miss’s for that! 😎 Congrats on the wedding and best to both of you!

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Rxonmymind Thank you! Luckily we got the engine in and lift wheel and tires installed just in time for the wedding and we got to drive off to the honeymoon in this rig. I even had gallon size tin cans to pull behind it. Everything worked out in the end

[@dkell1597]

@@rxonmymind8362 I loved my bullet proof 6.0 L Get the head studs done egr delete , swap the turbo out out of an 07 I think... also I never seen it in any magazines or websites but the stock air filter intake let's dirt get by it.... I'd get a AFE stage 2 intake... and some banks monster exhaust..People seem to want an arm and a leg for Dodge Cummins that have a pile of mileage on them....6.0L are given away but it'll cost $8000-$10000 to bullet proof them..

[@StephenBrewer89]

Rxonmymind I love my 6.0. Only mods are intake pipes and elbow, blue spring mod, 4” turbo back exhaust. Sct x4 looney tune

[@richardstorie229]

I have 2015 6.7 Lariat, total stock. 287,245 miles on it. Standard scheduled maintenance is kept up.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

2015 and newer they seem to be pretty worry free. I bought a wrecked 2016 6.7 Powerstroke now that I am putting a 1967 crew cab F250 body on. I think it’s a solid platform now that they worked out the kinks from the first couple of years

[@swampratt36]

Poor truck seen them turd burglar wheels and said fukit i quit ...outta here 🤣😂

[@scowell]

Love my 2018... it don't smoke, and it don't stink, and it runs good. Pay now, or pay later.

[@coltheesacker5656]

Oh you will still pay for that hunka shit too! New body 6.7 Fords have death wobble issues on bone stock trucks, oil leaks, CCV malfunctions routing dangerous CCV fumes into into the cabin, leaky/squeeky pano sunroofs if you happen to have one of those... Dont believe me? you can find any of this info right here on different YT bloggers channels, search it.

[@traxxasLOVR]

Lmao. I spent 65k on a truck i should be fine for the next 7 years... says every new power stroke owner. Little do they know ford has about a 50/50 ratio of metal parts to plastic parts.

[@rogersavoie4570]

@@coltheesacker5656 No problems with my 17`,no death wobble,no leaks,no malfunctions,97000 kilometers.

[@coltheesacker5656]

Trust me it’ll happen. I really want to be team Ford as I am for anything pro-American, but I just can’t with Ford. Got burned by a 2003 6.0 and a 2008 6.4 (2 engines). Then I have friends with new fords and nothing but problems. High school friend of mine bought a brand-new off the lot 2018 Platinum F-450. Truck has been a nightmare for this guy. It’s on the 3rd 6.7 engine now and he had to install an aftermarket steering stabilizer kit because Ford was not able to remedy the death wobble on the front end when he pulled his 36ft race car trailer. Isn’t what the big bad 450s are for?? Pulling big trailers? I did a ton of research before buying a new truck. I bought a 19 Denali Dually truck a few months ago and paid less than then over-priced Fords.cant see paying $10k more for a truck I’m almost guaranteed to have issues with, don’t make a shit ton of sense. Couldn’t be happier the new L5P

[@rogersavoie4570]

@@coltheesacker5656 Shit happens,it is not all gloomy bud.This is my 4th F 250 diesel,1 differential went on m 03,which usually does not happen on these trucks. I just stayed away from the 6.0 and 6.4. Enjoy your G M product.

[@matthewmilam286]

I know the 6.4 Isn’t on everybody’s favorite diesel list But it sounds way better than the 6.7 Those turbos on the 6.4 man they sound good

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

They really do sound amazing. 6.0s as well

[@southernslipping4225]

I say your wrong my buddy has a 6.4 my 6.7 way louder an sounds better when letting off can’t even hear his

[@matthewmilam286]

@@southernslipping4225 In 10 months You’re the only one to say that

[@christiangrace5322]

I didnt watch the video or listen to the video, I just liked your voice.

[@christiangrace5322]

Joking lol was interesting, thanks for the info

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

@@christiangrace5322 Much appreciated! Thanks for watching

[@jondavidbristow9819]

No matter the make of the truck the biggest problem with newer diesels is the owners putting programmers on them and driving it like a race car

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Jondavid Bristow probably so. They obviously don’t like being romped on

[@cameronmorgan860]

It’s the valves that fail. Glow plug is just a side affect my 2011 has 263k on it and hasn’t had an issue yet. I’ve replaced a fuel system and a turbo and the turbo wasn’t out I just replaced it because I wanted to get it out and it’s 15+ turbos you want as well as fuel systems in that body style

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I agree with everything you said

[@dirtynorthjerz]

Thats why I got a 7.3 lol newer shit is too complicated and expensive

[@scottleggejr]

About half the tq stock 🤣🙄Gross combined is about double too so you can't tow as much as the new ones. I think the point of this video is ford diesels are complete dog shit since they went away from the 7.3.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Scott L My main point was that the 6.7 is a great motor but don’t ignore its weaknesses from the early years. With great power comes great problems

[@brianhouk543]

Babylon falling I’m with you on that one!! My 7.3 might take me 10 minutes longer (when towing) to get to destination but I’ll get there problem and stress free, and I know I’ll make it home lol

[@Michaelracer21]

I loved my 7.3 but I got rid of it and got a 6.7 because let’s face it they’re dinosaurs. Mine was leaf spring front so it rode like shit, the motors are great but the transmissions are garbage, and with the HUEI injectors it’s pricey to get injectors, valve cover gaskets, and a new HPOP.

[@MarkMcClure78734]

I really don’t see the Clean Air Act being repealed. Will be watching with interest.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Mark McClure The original clean air act stated that off highway vehicles (even production cars turned into track cars) were exempt from emissions. The EPA has recently changed it to say that no vehicle intended for the street can be turned into a race vehicle. This gets rid of the “off road use only” loop hole. Checkout my EPA diesel truck videos to learn more about how to fight the regulations.

[@MarkMcClure78734]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS So the RPM bill would not do anything to make deleted diesel trucks street legal?

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Mark McClure That’s correct, but if deleted diesels are legal for off road use only, like they have been for years, then you can still get the parts to do it legally and the companies can make exhaust and tuning without being fined.

[@MarkMcClure78734]

GRAPPAHOLICS The problem is, Congress and the regulators are not going to trust that people buying delete kits will only use them off-road and on the track. And they don’t think it’s cute when people post videos saying they’re in Mexico.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Mark McClure They may not trust us, but that doesn’t mean they should shut down the entire automotive performance industry. The new regulations could allow them to make pretty much any aftermarket modification illegal even for designated race vehicles.

[@haddonsmith345]

I just purchased a 2019 f250 6.7 limited.. you guys actually posted it on insta! thx btw but i am new to diesels and i do worry about it being reliable and a good truck... just wanna hear some opinions from other ppl if they own a 17-19 6.7 and if they’ve been good trucks.. idc abt all the hot rod stuff it’s a truck, i’m the type to pull a bass boat with it and take it hunting on the weekends.. Just want to hear from some other people out there with them

[@georgepacheco6721]

Hey Haddon Smith, I own a 2015 and I love my truck. I've put about 50,000 miles on it in 2 years and it is solid. Most of the worries were 2014 and older I was a little worried when I bought mine also because of what I'd heard of the earlier 6.7's.

[@haddonsmith345]

George Pacheco Glad to hear! Thanks man

[@barrymurphy3554]

Nice Truck now, looks great from a Australian viewer keep safe

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Much appreciated! Checkout some of my other videos if you get a chance. I have some project trucks that are pretty interesting in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickmelson4745]

My 2011 made in Mexico had a lot of issues. I would go 2015 and newer only.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Agreed

[@larryfoster2628]

More than likely the problem was you

[@outbacker292]

Larry Foster; LMAO! Kid buys diesel truck, deletes, runs hot tunes, drives it like its stolen. Yea, something will eventually go boom. Had he run a mild tune and drove it with more care, the engine would probably be running to this day.

[@Firelord360]

exactly what I was thinking, if he would have fully deleted it, put a mild tune and not hotrod it, it would be very solid

[@chriskeiffer5861]

Yep, delete then drive like a idiot =expensive asf😂

[@6.0owen33]

Everyone else listen to this guy I mean dude do a little research before you make a video on something you have no clue about. Don’t try to remember what others have said about it

[@6.0owen33]

How much money would you have spent if you did a little research before you bought it and replaced known bad parts at the same time as spending money on delete. This guy is a FOOL. “Pretty fancy turbos ahead of their time”

[@GeraldDayawon]

Could you imagine buying a F250 then putting another 17k into a motor... what the hell.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Gerald Dayawon It was not fun!

[@DMACHOLMAN]

Damn! I want one of these trucks so bad, But the issues you are having are so discouraging it makes me remain a window shopper and not an owner. Thanks

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

D-MAC As long as you avoid the early year models you should be fine!

[@keith2860]

just buy one, they rarely have issues.

[@freedomsrt8]

I have a 15 tuned and not a issue to speak of. I don't drag race at every stop light.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Freedom five That’s the way to be

[@outbacker292]

I have a mid year 2012, not a single issue. All original except deletes. I run a mild tune.

[@compressionignition7315]

I dig the rumble delete tune! Sounds like a gasser at idle.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I loved how this truck sounded! I sold it at while back to start building a similar 6.7 but with an old school Ford body from 1967. Check out my “dream truck” and “6.7 swap” playlists if you’re interested. Thanks for watching!

[@1988aweb]

Same thing, HS mini max on my 2011 350 and boom!.... i got brand new 2011 ford motor installed by dealer for $13k with 3 year warranty. One thing you didnt mention, but happened to mine was after delete both exhaust manifold gaskets went bad. Screeching like crazy under throttle.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

That’s wild! I haven’t experienced the exhaust manifold gasket issue yet

[@lukeruggiero1894]

"At wide open throttle my engine exploded" i wonder why.... haha

[@machaf]

PPEI tuning is terrible. Their tunes hosed my trans in my Ram 3500. Had shifting issues when towing and PPEI refused to me help fix it. I did some research of various forums and lot of people running PPEI trans tuning have issues. I'd highly recommend you avoid PPEI tunes.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

They are pretty much shut down by the EPA now for deleted truck tuning so not really an option for most people any mote

[@tinamenard1404]

Man, it sounded bad. It sounds great now.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I agree. I miss this truck since I sold it a while back

[@GetsumJ]

I modified my truck, now I have problems. Damn Ford!!! Dude, seriously...... I made it to 00:14 before I figured out your name was Nancy

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Who’s Nancy

[@tattooedmillionair]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS lol

[@adriankling4115]

Me in the bathroom at 1:00 AM - 5:40

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Adrian Kling So true! 😂

[@w900kw2]

The fords are very nice. But what good is a nice truck with a non reliable engine.

[@freedomsrt8]

@Oddly Right Not to mention this dude was probably doing burnouts daily.

[@w900kw2]

@@freedomsrt8 After my first diesel I dont think I will ever get another one.

[@trentpetersen8754]

I've had 4 different types of powerstroke engines. My 02 7.3, 04 6.0, 08 6.4 and now my 16 6.7. I had more problems with that 6.4 than the rest combined. All my trucks are chipped, air intake and have an exhaust.

[@trentpetersen8754]

@elmago did you get one used and not research it first?

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Freedom five I sure did. What was I thinking

[@otracuentaperra4290]

Any truck that needs to be towed by a Dodge is definitely something I will question before buying.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

That’s a good point. Meanwhile I bought a first Gen Cummins to tow all my old Fords to my new house since this video

[@randbauer8820]

I don’t think the turbo was really revised for 2013. My buddy went thorough 2 stock turbos in 100k on a 2013. After that he did the same borg Warner turbo you have, upgraded fuel system, and egr delete. Now makes 700hp to the wheels. He has run that setup from around 100k to 200k. He just can’t seem to break the thing

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Sorry that he went through that to get to that point, but good to hear this setup is working out well after an additional 100k

[@shashka19]

Have no idea how much substance is in this video but after 6-10 minutes watching video of the same truck driving or idle, I just couldn’t see the reason to continue watching the video

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Thanks for trying to get through it. My newer videos are more concise

[@LVPIERCED]

So basically if you don’t hot rod it and fuck with it you probably won’t have many issues?

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Dre Pierce if you get a 2013-14 you should be fine and a 2015-16 is even better

[@alegendarylife9998]

What size and type of lift do you have? I really like the stance on your truck. I only have a 3.5" ready lift but works great for my 35s. Also are those -76 rims?

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Chris it is an 8in BDS with fox coil overs that are adjusted to sit at 10in. Yes I believe they are -76. I actually have a video just about the lift if you are interested

[@alegendarylife9998]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS Yeah that would be great. I have a 2013 platinum f350 and an 06 6.0 both lifted deleted. Only the 13 is tuned.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Chris kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaCkZIeqbLOXiLc

[@robertjohnsonmetals3727]

Stay away from Walmart fuel

[@jmg_2_slow74]

2011 6.7 had a plastic oil pan the glow plugs temp to break in the chamber I read that somewhere

[@stephenwilcox2819]

Trying to purchase my first diesel, looking for a 6.7. thanks for the info

[@davidmorgan8612]

Me too, I have to pull a fifth wheel.

[@brandonkaufmann9045]

Get a 6.4

[@ericpurcell9984]

@@brandonkaufmann9045 why do you say a 6.4?

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

@@ericpurcell9984 yeah I'm surprised, most people won't want a 6.4, I have one and I love it. It kinda has the best of both worlds with nicer interior but still easier to work on diesel without need to reprogram stuff when you replace injectors. But the 6.7 is a way more beautifully designed engine imo.

[@raykrv6a]

Exactly why my trucks stay stock. Wasted money and time with modding. 2021 F350 with 6.7 and 10 speed is in the future.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Stock definitely has it’s benefits. I’m curious how the 10 speeds will hold up. Keep me posted

[@trentpetersen8754]

I have a 2016 that has never given me a problem in a 120k

[@traxxasLOVR]

Get ready to pay for a double water pump job along with front end steering and suspension components. Oh and if you have 4x4 auto front hub resealing

[@traxxasLOVR]

And plastic boost pipes start cracking from heat at that point to

[@trentpetersen8754]

I keep an eye on things, being a ford tech helps. The 15s and 16s seem to be the best 6.7 so far. The new 17,18, and 19 have huge front end issues. But you do have a nice truck. I have a 4" with leveling on 35s

[@traxxasLOVR]

@@trentpetersen8754 sounds like you can stay on top of the truck and fix the little issues as they show themselves

[@traxxasLOVR]

I like how easy it is to change the fuel filters on the fords.

[@southernslipping4225]

Not everyone is going to beat them up everyday like you do lol

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I’ve learned a lot since this video, but I still wouldn’t recommend buying a 2011 or the first year model of any completely new vehicle. I found all the common issues faster because I beat on it a few times

[@OfficialEPA]

I was debating going PS coming from the Cummins camp because you get more for your money with these compared to similar year 4th gens. I'm probably just going to stick with Cummins now.......

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Hugh Jass everything has its pros and cons. I’m planning on sticking with powerstroke

[@BIGcootZ]

Damn ferd....I'm Chevy all the way but. I gotta say that truck looks and sounds great man! Nice vid brotha

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

bigram 97 Thanks a lot boss

[@scottchong3202]

Well 2011 had issue first year for the truck could have googled that but mines a 2012 5" straight pipe s&b cold air deleted and ez lynk tunned 311k guaranteed this truck works harder then 90% of the trucks my foot is constantly glued to the floor i haul my lift 3-4 times a month trailer is 10k lbs and my lift is a 1056 terex telehandler 32k lbs yes i know I'm way over weight but I'm not rich to buy a big rig make do with what you have but this truck hauls no problem and have been hauling it for the last few years

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

scott chong glad to hear it. Sounds like you got a good one. Sometimes it’s as simple as what day of the week they built it

[@scottchong3202]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS kinda how I feel about anything anymore every vehicle has its quirks just which one bothers you the least I'm not a fan of chrystal vehicles gm seams to just grow on you haven't been a fan of most truck body style then you see a bunch start looking better then change it up again ford I think is kinda like a swiss army knife descent at alot of things not a complete stand out on anything

[@jefferystensland1304]

Thinking about bidding on a 2011 screw xlt 4x4 current bid at 9650.00. started it up the other day, runs real smooth ( of course I wasn't able to drive it but they say it ran out ok) and is relativly clean . Auctions are always a crap shoot but if I could snag it for 10-12K......

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

If you can get it cheap enough, why not! But generally I would try to avoid a 2011 or even a 2012 based on the improvements that were made in later years

[@clayebersole8544]

I really want a ford diesel powerstroke but I know absolutely nothing about them what year and engine would you recommend for 1st time buyer into a Ford powerstroke

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Clay Ebersole If you want an older one, I would say 99-2003 7.3L. If you can afford a newer truck with all the bells and whistles, get a 2015-2016 6.7. If you’ve got big money a 17-19 6.7 should be reliable as well. That’s just my opinion though.

[@clayebersole8544]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS cool I wouldnt might an older one I like those body styles hoping someone already bullet proofed it so I dont have to ...was looking at Eddie Baurer powerstroke excursion but I really need a truck I have a SUV already

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Clay Ebersole For a first time buying I would avoid the similar looking 6.0 Powerstrokes (03-07) and the 6.4 (08-10). They can be great motors but too high maintenance for a first time Powerstroke Owner

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Clay Ebersole Also, “bulletproof” using applies to 6.0s because they had a lot of issues. They can still have issues after being bulletproofed, but some are great. A 7.3 typically doesn’t need all that and you’re more likely to find a stock one that is still running well.

[@clayebersole8544]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS ok thanks yea I dont want something that is going to nickel and dime me to death

[@rosendodominguez9781]

THE 7.3 IS THE KING..All the way..I LOVE MY .TRACK...

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

They are pretty solid

[@rileychristian1300]

that's funny about the wastegate vacuum hose. we have a John Deere tractor does the same thing. I have always wondered what that noise was.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Riley Christian I have never heard anything do it before or since. So strange!

[@bcordasco]

My 2011 6.7 just dropped a glow plug also. Wish I would have known about this beforehand. It probably would have been cheaper for me to replace all my glow plugs before one of them let go and ruined cylinder 5.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Sorry to hear that. A lot of people disagree with me that it is a common issue, but it’s definitely a concern. I try to avoid the first couple of years of any new vehicle now

[@robbiehobbs2009]

Cranks nice and revs nice. Seems to have good torque.

[@rahulranecool]

Hi there, I appreciate your honest review. It was very detailed and covered everything. I was wanting to buy a F250 used. But I may not be as patient as you to solve issues. I will probably go with a 15/16.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Thank you for watching. I ended up selling this one and buying a wrecked 2016 to rebuild into a restomod if you care to checkout some of my video playlists

[@rahulranecool]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS i sure will watch that. Thanks again

[@danbrown8310]

My 2012 has 206,765 miles everything is factory except cp4 disaster kit no issues

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Glad to hear it. I need to do the disaster kit on my 2016 project truck. Definitely recommend doing that

[@jaketoby465]

I’m going to look at a 2012 6.7 166xx miles they’re asking 22k so I’m gonna look this thing over real good 🤣 thanks for the info!

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Good luck! Hope it works out

[@biga48197]

I’m looking at a 2012 6.7 also. Have you had any concerns since you purchased it

[@LewisJohnsonIII]

Why delete the egr on new models? That was a thing with 2005 models due to flaw in design... They fixed that in subsequent models so why ? Power increase?

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I’ve learned a lot since this video but I still personally opt to remove the egr to avoid soot build up and provide clean air to the engine as opposed to engine exhaust

[@lukestein8869]

My 2011 original motor threw a main bearing around 140k so the heads were reconditioned and put on a brand new 2017 block, so far so good 40k miles later

[@lukestein8869]

Also a 2015 new turbo from Ford on that setup

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Sounds like a pretty solid setup now. Hopefully you are done having issues

[@biga48197]

How did it cost to fix the main bearing

[@klikliks_service]

Brother in law bought a 2015. Engine blew up at 125k miles. Used was 15k. It keeps going in the shop for check engine lights and now an injector is bad. Friend has a f750 the 6.7 powerstroke blew up at 65k miles.

[@crypto1633]

From what I'm getting from your vid is that you didn't start having problems till you started doing the delete and other performance upgrades so it's no real issue with the trucks until you do something like deleting sensors and computer programing.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I learned a lot from this truck and I agree that I accelerated the issues by modifying the truck but others have had the same issues on stock 2011s and I wanted to get the information out there. I now have a 2016 wrecked 6.7 that I’m putting a 1967 f250 body on. I plan to delete this 2016 as well. Check out my newer videos if you like

[@heywhore6565]

It’s more that the 11-13 turbos can’t really handle more then a 100HP tune, they’re compound turbo’d which is basically two small turbo’s put together. My buddy had a 2011 and did a 150hp tune with his delete and blew the motor, my 2012 has a 50hp tune and a full delete and is amazing

[@tonyg9807]

Very nice truck!! Thx for the info!

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching. Feel free to check out some of my newer stuff if you have time. I sold this truck to build a 1967 4 door Ford on a 6.7 Powerstroke chassis and have a couple of playlists about it

[@rogerburman4211]

note the "lop lop lop" exhaust noise. I think this is because of lack of backpressure once DPF and EGR are deleted.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I'd rather have it sound good than be clogged up. I'll delete my new one if I'm able to

[@rogerburman4211]

Agree, I have done mine already. The only issue is with the lack of back pressure the turbo cavitates from high revs back to idle and trips engine light

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

@@rogerburman4211 I’ve never heard of that. That’s wild. As in a turbo over speed?

[@rogerburman4211]

No, because of the low back pressure imagine all that hot exhaust escaping rapidly (which is a good thing) and you suddenly take your foot off the gas.....without some back pressure the turbo ends up with a disrupted airflow....it’s not actually the turbo cavitation, it’s the airflow, that’s what trips the engine light. I have put a sports muffler on it and it’s improved but not quite there yet. Btw, I have check the entire diagnostics and the motor is perfect. Mine is 2011 with 110,000km on it (68,000 miles)

[@andrewr8556]

I run a 2011 6.7 king ranch (non-epa approved/pavement-princess model). It has 130K on it at the moment, get 20+ miles per gallon and is just smooth running. I replaced the glow plugs 7 months ago as a precaution and run a mini maxx tuner(stock tune-use it as a monitoring device) with 4" straight out. I will replace the Turbo after this year's tax return and I think my truck will have a long life ahead of itself. I never abuse it(hot rod it) and change the filters/oil every 5k with good synthetic oil. I have no fears of this truck shatting the proverbial bed so to speak. That being said I wouldn't shy away from a cheap 2011, just change out the glow plugs as soon as possible with the updated OEM plugs and replace the Turbo with the one this gentleman recommended. I love my 2011 6.7, I also own a 2000 7.3L I love that truck just as much btw.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Andrew R couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching!

[@VeryOddTimes]

Andrew R I bought an oil field 2011 6.7 for 6k. It’s running nice, just fully deleted it and changed an injector. I want to change out the cp4 pump and turbo but fuck, a whole lot of money. Gotta get my ass back to work before I start having major issues.

[@TipTop_171]

Been there man Glad you got it worked out

[@ronniejohnson3781]

My buddy got a 2012 6.7 3 years ago. He left it stock for 1 years had 0 issues, then be deleted and put a tuner on it now it acts like it misses at idle/ sounds cammed. Also he can put any tune on it and makes absolutely no difference in how the truck performs

[@mr.oklahoma9288]

Great info, thanks, next rig will be power stroke, or cummins.... Again, thanks.

[@clgchannel2201]

I’ve been watching ford diesel truck since 2005. I like the truck but it seems like they are always in the shop to get fixed and it’s always thousands of dollars Even when they are new they have problems

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Clg Channel I know I shouldn’t love fords but I can’t help it

[@rayt7961]

Have 800k on a 13 6.7 f350 and 660k on a 14 6.7 f350. Been great for me🤷🏽‍♂️

[@k9leadstheway531]

So pretty much stay with my 7.3 lol

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Dan Smith Basically 😂

[@colton7373]

I’m gonna try to always own a 7.3 for the rest of my life honestly

[@davidgagne4373]

#offlikeaherdofturtles #7.3folife If you want to be slow forever, stick with a 7.3. The reality is all joking aside, business owners and individuals dont have the time to go out searching for holy grail 7.3s. If you are on the road daily doing HS, buying old trucks isn't a great option either.

[@k9leadstheway531]

@@davidgagne4373 conversation isn't about hot shotting. Of course I dont want a 7.3 for HS business. But for 90% of people who have a new generation diesel, they dont need it. Small % use the capability these new trucks offer.

[@davidgagne4373]

@@k9leadstheway531 They might not use the capability, but that doesnt mean they want to babysit a 20+ year old truck. I have had a 6.9 idi, 7.3 PS, (still have a 1999), a 6.0, and now a 6.7. I am in the mind set that if you cant work on your truck you shouldn't probably have one. But not every can, and having a newer truck SHOULD have less maintenance issues than an older truck. My under 200k mile 7.3 always seems to need a little something here and there. If o didnt work on it myself it would nickle and dime me to death, with more cost in labor than parts. The 7.3 is a dinosaur, and dead simple and easy to work on. Of all the other trucks, IMO the 6.7 has been the next easiest to work on and diagnose. All is just opinion. I drive trucks that I like, and could care less how much work other people get out of their rigs.

[@grijalvajuan]

thanks for the video it’s a good information what do you recomend a diesel or gasoline motor

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Depending on the application I would usually recommend a gas truck because everything is cheaper and easier but I prefer the sound and power of the diesel trucks

[@MrCtsSteve]

Good looking truck

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Steve Harrod much appreciated!

[@jameslambert5376]

Love this setup

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

James Lambert much appreciated

[@Tahoe0512]

I recommend 7.3 powerstroke

[@richarddowlen8269]

i second that statement

[@gamerbeastboy1842]

Sorry 7.3s a no go not enough power

[@robertpaulson208]

@@gamerbeastboy1842 yeah they do . people pull 3 car trailers with them all the time . now you cant race it but racing diesel trucks is for inbreads who f there sisters

[@clayjones1933]

I wish people would come to terms with these are just trucks not hot rods! People in the drag racing crowd try to get the lightest setup, these geniuses take a heavy ass 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup and try to make it run 9 seconds in a quarter! I'm all for deleting the emissions but the trucks come from the factory with more than enough horsepower and torque!

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Clay Jones Never Satisfied

[@Gman-qm6bv]

The delete EGR and DPF and replace with a straight pipe sound great. Getting the inspection sticker for the truck each year and selling the truck later may be an issue with the deletes.

[@cjdaniels4550]

Good lord the more i watch this the more of a train wreck it is. Not the truck just you. It sounds like you are just bad with money. You have a truck that you have spend I'm guessing over 50K on between the truck, lift, tires, rims, motor. You park it in a crappy car cover. You should probably save your money and spend it on a house that actually has a garage. Maybe your priorities are out of order. Nobody would pay what you have in that truck. You would be lucky to get 20K out of it. You have a 2016 motor so everyone knows it was hot rodded. You would of been better off putting a stock motor in it and leaving it alone.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

CJ Daniels I know more than you.

[@cjdaniels4550]

@@GRAPPAHOLICS whatever makes you sleep at night. You want a contact to a money manager?

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

CJ Daniels You just don’t have all the information that you need to understand, but I can see how it would seem like that to someone that has never met me.

[@anthonywilkerson6686]

At least I know what to look for . I really love my truck so I will start with the glow plugs and go from there .Very good video and that is one nice looking F 250

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Anthony Wilkerson Thanks so much, glad I could help. Feel free to subscribe I’m gonna keep the videos coming!

[@ronsimms6530]

Is your name Jethro Clampett?

[@hugoherrera7262]

Thank you For passing great information

[@TheBeingReal]

I learned long ago that you start doing all these vehicle mods you better have 2x the cash to be fixing things you’ll break. I have a ‘17 F-350 6.7l. Love it. Use it what it was meant for: hauling/towing. Juice it up, lifts/big tires and it becomes useless for that.

[@blazegifford5651]

If you tear stuff up, it’s gonna break if you know what I mean

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

True, I’ve learned a little about taking care of stuff

[@JoshChase114]

I got a problem with my 2012 6.7. All of sudden today the boost guage was jumping all around. Shut it off went to fire up it started but barely. Now it doesn’t even crank just making a grinding noise. Any advice would be appreciated!

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Could be turbo related but I’m not sure. Let me know what you find out

[@PinkthePimp]

I am looking at a 6.7 at a dealership. 2011, 228k miles and they're asking 26k I will only buy if i can get it for 20k. Any advice? I would like a solid answer om how to fix the turbo and glow plug issues.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I have heard some people say it’s a valve that fails which is way more work to address. I would say avoid a 2011 if at all possible

[@williamvanderhoff314]

I changed fuel filters followed all instructions and killed batteries how do I jump start it

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Did you get it figured out? A lot of times you need another big diesel to jump it if they are completely dead. Little car batteries don’t have enough could cranking amps to get these things going

[@-MoTioN]

do you think getting a 2011 ford f350 lariat 6.7, 245k miles for 9k a bad deal? the welder at my job is hooking me up but i don't really know about these trucks. he replaced the transmission about a year ago with a 5 year warranty but i'm not sure if the engine is gonna last any longer.. would appreciate some advice

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

That is a very reasonable price if it’s in decent condition. I was set back almost 15k when I replaced my engine so if it does fail catastrophically then you’ll be in it over 20k and you might be able to find a better one around that price. Some preventive maintenance could go a long way though

[@kurtkale9748]

my buddy has a 2018 that is going to be lemon lawed from ford because the ecm failed on it. reason they are buying it back is because ford knows its a problem and is redesigning it apparently and has no date on when the part will be available.

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Kurt Kale Good to know, haven’t heard about that yet

[@TylerHankss]

So basically you’re saying the 2011 6.7 is junk. Lol

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

I was trying to say the 2011s will need more preventative maintenance because they are the first year of the 6.7 Powerstroke. There’s a lot of 2011s with no issues at all.

[@user-cn7ez4dm6e]

I'm smart, I own a Cummins no problems, more torque. Ford will always let you down.

[@jimcruz1118]

I’m thinking about getting into a diesel truck to pull a 10,500 rv, what’s the best truck to get without breaking the bank ?

[@ruizg26]

2013 210k miles fully deleted only problem is fuel system cp4 went out

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Txwelder do you have any more info about your cp4 issue? I haven’t had that problem yet and I hear it costs thousands as well

[@ruizg26]

GRAPPAHOLICS well you know your cp4 is going bad when you start hearing a bunch of whining noise coming from the fuel line in the engine. Once that happens its to late. Now you have metal shavings in your whole fuel system. It ran me about 9k for just the fuel system and the labor plus another 2k to bullet proof and get a new radiator on. I recomend doing a stock pump delete and installing a fass or air dog or some type of after market lift pump and keep the cp4 full of diesel with no air in the lines.

[@ruizg26]

GRAPPAHOLICS only reason i even did it was because its almost payed off and its my welding rig i didnt want to restart on it again.

[@ruizg26]

Oh and my transmission slip like a mofo

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Txwelder Thank you. I’ll try to get some more information together and protect mine