How much can a 2004 f350 Super Duty tow?

Is the 6.0 Powerstroke junk?

The ’03½ to ’07 6.0L Power Stroke engines (which were also used in E-Series vans until ’09) have terrible reputations for reliability and repair costs among diesel enthusiasts. You’ve no doubt heard the horror stories about blown 6.0L head gaskets, fuel system problems, and turbo failures.

Can you BulletProof a 6.0 Powerstroke?

The fine folks at BulletProof Diesel define 6.0L Power Stroke as being “bulletproofed” when it has at least four of the five main problem areas addressed. These five areas are: Oil cooler, EGR cooler, head studs, fuel injection control module (FICM), and water pump.

How much can a 6.0 L V8 tow?

The standard engine is the Vortec® 6.0L V8. This engine delivers 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. It also has a maximum towing capacity of 14,800 pounds when properly equipped.

What can a 6.0 Powerstroke tow?

How many miles will a 6.0 Powerstroke diesel last?

In the world of diesel trucks, the 6.0L Power Stroke is seldom remembered for enjoying a long service life. Per its manufacturer, Navistar International, the 6.0L Power Stroke’s lower horsepower brother, the VT365, carries a B50 life of 350,000 to 375,000 miles.

What is the biggest problem with the 6.0 Powerstroke?

Head studs provide inadequate clamping force so blown head gaskets are common. Other 6.0L Powerstroke problems include HPOP failure, injector stiction, FICM failure, and clogging oil coolers. Fortunately, once these problems are addressed, the trucks are much more reliable.

Is the 2004 6.0 Powerstroke a good engine?

Unfortunately, the 6.0 just isn’t known for its power and reliability, it’s really more known for all the problems that it had. There were a host of problems that led to total failure on these Powerstrokes but the main source of that was an oil cooler that was inside the block.

Is the 6.0 or 6.4 Powerstroke more reliable?

By comparison, the compound turbo system on the 6.4L is much more reliable and the factory 52mm/65mm charger arrangement can even support 600rwhp.

How long do Ford 6.0 injectors last?

With proper care and maintenance of the engine, you can expect a diesel injector to last between 200,000 and 300,000 kilometres.

How many miles can a bulletproof 6.0 go?

But they will give you a solid 50,000-80,000 miles, especially with proper fluid changes. A Ford oil cooler is ~$300 and labor at 10 hours is ~$800. Needless to say, you can do a lot of Ford oil cooler changes for one Bulletproof oil cooler.

When did Ford quit making the 6.0 diesel?

Are 7.3 and 6.0 injectors the same?

The primary difference between 7.3L and 6.0L injectors is the valve that allows high-pressure oil to enter them. On a 7.3L, it’s a poppet valve (as shown in the diagram above). On a 6.0L, it’s called a spool valve.

Is a 7.3 Powerstroke bulletproof?

The 7.3L Powerstroke is considered by many to be indestructible! Even as bulletproof as 7.3L can be, lack of proper maintenance and stupid mistakes can be the undoing of this of this endurance diesel engine platform.

How many miles will a 7.3 power stroke last?

Robust, iron parts, conservative power and low engine speed are the key ingredients for any diesel engine lasting forever—and if a 7.3L has gone unmodified yet been well maintained its entire life, 400,000 to 500,000 miles is virtually guaranteed.

Is the new 7.3 gas a big block?

If there were a simple test as to where an engine lands, it’s generally accepted that a big-block engine is one with a displacement greater than 400 cubic inches and with an overhead valve design (cam in the block). By this definition, the new Ford 7.3L Godzilla V-8 is in fact a big-block.

What kind of gas mileage does a 7.3 gas engine get?

Another concern that could be considered a Ford 7.3 gas problem is mileage. City and Highway driving get about 12 MPG, and if you are towing, it goes further down to 8-9 MPG. But as most truck owners point out, you do not get the 73L Godzilla engine to reduce emissions or save gas.