How many miles will a Ford 6.0 diesel last?

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The answer is 258,685.5 miles before failure.Aug 19, 2018

How reliable is the Ford 6.0 diesel?

The 6.0L Powerstroke is known for having major problems. Most of these problems originate from the factory design. … 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.

How many miles is a Bulletproofed 6.0 good for?

Bulletproof Oil Cooler is a ton of money. And they're right. But those benefits come in around $3000-$3500 installed! The Ford oil cooler will plug and break. But they will give you a solid 50,000-80,000 miles, especially with proper fluid changes.

What powerstroke to avoid?

The 2003-2007 Ford Super Duty 6.0L may be the worst diesel truck of all time. The 6.0L Powerstroke is infamous. The engine is so bad that Ford and Powerstroke parent company Navistar were engaged in a serious legal battle.

How many MPG does a 6.0 Powerstroke get?

Stock programming I'd average around 13.3 mpg combined, upto 15 mpg on the interstate, and around 10-12 in town depending on traffic.

How much does it cost to bulletproof a 6.0 Powerstroke?

Install can run about $700-1,000 so the upgrade can cost upwards or beyond $3,000 all in. Compare that to a factory Ford 6.0 Power Stroke oil cooler for about $300. Add in labor and you can still replace the factory oil cooler about 3x before the bulletproof 6.0L oil cooler upgrade is worth the cost.

What’s the worst Ford diesel motor?

Ford Super Duty 6.0 L (2003-2007) Introduced mid-2003, the Ford 6.0 L turbo is by far the worst modern diesel engine and really bad rig truck. It's so bad that Navistar (Powerstroke's parent company) and Ford had a legal battle over it.

How do I get the best gas mileage out of my 6.0 Powerstroke?

How do I Improve Fuel Economy on a Ford 6.0 Diesel Truck?

  1. Change the oil you're using in your Ford's 6.0. …
  2. Swap out your Ford truck's standard air intake and filter for a performance-based intake and filter. …
  3. Install a diesel performance/power module specifically designed for Ford's 6.0 diesel engine.

How do 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.