What is Ford’s worst diesel engine?

Which is better 7.3 or 6.0 Powerstroke?

From a reliability, durability or simplicity standpoint, the 7.3L is hands down the winner. When it comes to horsepower, drivability and meeting modern day emissions standards, the 6.0L has it beat.

Is Powerstroke better than Duramax?

Both the Ram’s Cummins (seen above) and Ford’s Power Stroke can pull over that amount, but the Duramax lags with a total towing capacity of 23,300. The Power Stroke wins here again with a total towing amount of 34,000 pounds versus Ram’s 31,210 pounds.

Is 6.4 or 6.7 power stroke better?

That said, hard-part failures are few and far between on the 6.7L Power Stroke, and the engine seems to age much better than the 6.4L does. For an apples to apples comparison between the two most powerful Power Strokes to ever grace Ford Super Dutys, keep scrolling.

What is the biggest problem with the 6.4 Powerstroke?

Piston Failure

The factory pistons on the 6.4-liter Powerstroke are simply not very durable. Cracks often develop on the fuel bowl and then lengthen to damage the entire piston. If the crack is bad enough and you don’t catch it, the piston can start to disintegrate and may cause catastrophic engine damage.

What is the best powerstroke engine?

We’ll cut to the chase and tell you that the 6.7L Turbo-Diesel Power Stroke engine, released in 2019, is the latest and greatest Ford Diesel engine ever made. We’ll go over all the different models of the Power Stroke and see precisely why the 6.7L Turbo was such a great leap forward compared to its predecessors.

Is the 6.0 power stroke reliable?

While they aren’t perfect, the 6.0L’s injectors are reliable when treated to proper maintenance (regular oil changes and new fuel filters), clean fuel, and fed sufficient supply pressure from the lift pump. However, if coolant makes its way into the oil, they can head south quickly.

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.

What year did Ford 6.0 diesel have problems?

If you’re a diesel nut like me, you probably know that most people will steer clear of buying a 2003 to 2007 model year Ford Superduty Diesel truck. The 6.0L Powerstroke is known for having major problems. Most of these problems originate from the factory design.

What is high miles for a 6.0 Powerstroke?

With proper maintenance, regular use and EGR system and oil cooler remedies, a 6.0L Power Stroke can be made to blow past the 300,000-mile mark with few, if any issues.

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 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.

How long should 6.0 Powerstroke 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.

When did Ford quit making the 6.0 diesel?

Do bigger injectors give you more horsepower?

Yes, Fuel Injectors Can Improve Horsepower

The answer to the question, “Can new fuel injectors help improve horsepower?” is yes. At their peak, fuel injectors can add 10 extra horsepower to a vehicle. By creating a larger flow rate of air, fuel injectors can make a measurable, yet not massive difference.

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 Power Stroke 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.