Ford 6.7 Powerstroke

[whacker1]

So, the 6.7 has been out since 2011 if I recall.

What issues are folks experiencing?  and at what mileage?

I am going to buy a diesel new or new/used in the next 9 months and trying to determine whether I want a Ford 6.7 or a Duramax.  I like the Ford look, feel, and concept.  I like the Chevy Duramax motor and Allison Transmission, and functionality, but I don't like the look and feel as much.

[quadrafire]

Finally getting the "horse" in front of the "cart" 

[whacker1]

Finally getting the "horse" in front of the "cart" 

Nope, but will need lots of horses

[jackelope]

Why is a Dodge not in the running?
Just curious

[D-Rock425]

Why is a Dodge not in the running?
Just curious

tranny problems 

[jackelope]

Why is a Dodge not in the running?
Just curious

tranny problems 

Early 2000's. Not anymore...or not any more than anyone else has transmission issues.

[whacker1]

Why is a Dodge not in the running?
Just curious

I had several friends have many issues with Dodges through the 2005-2012 era to include engine, transmission, front ends, electronics, electronics, and electronics.  I don't like the ergonomics inside.  It doesn't make it any easier that I don't like the way they look.  And none of those friends will drive it as hard as I will, at least from historical value of my youth and notoriety for being hard on pickups

[whacker1]

Why is a Dodge not in the running?
Just curious

The few remaining friends that still own dodges are either turning their own wrenches or living on warranty.  The warranty user has been in multiple times for repairs....minor stuff, but still nuisance and time consuming.

[WALLEYEGUY]

Have a 15 and my fishing partner has a 13, no problems at 20 and 55 K respectively with a lot of towing miles.  I am a bit disappointed in MPG Since day 1 averaging 15.5 but once again lot of towing miles included.

[jackelope]

Why is a Dodge not in the running?
Just curious

The few remaining friends that still own dodges are either turning their own wrenches or living on warranty.  The warranty user has been in multiple times for repairs....minor stuff, but still nuisance and time consuming.

You'll be there regardless of what vehicle you choose if you want my .02

[Mxracer532]

I am in the same boat, done tons of research on both and I have decided that the Duramax is the best all around rig. 2 of my brothers have Cummins 2012 and a 2013, The 2013 broke down on his way to boise last weekend. Check engine light with a message stating he had X amount of miles till limp mode. Got it to a Stealership somewhere and got a rental. He picked it back up on the way back and they said it was a sensor. Charged him $200 and sent him on his way. He made if back 150 or so miles and same problem. Broke down with the same message and had to have someone come pick him up with a flat bed. He plans to either trade it in on a Duramax or delete all emissions *censored* off it.
My other brother has had front end issues along with hubs.

[Wolfdog2314]

50,000 on my 2012 6.7. Zero issues.

[jackelope]

I am in the same boat, done tons of research on both and I have decided that the Duramax is the best all around rig. 2 of my brothers have Cummins 2012 and a 2013, The 2013 broke down on his way to boise last weekend. Check engine light with a message stating he had X amount of miles till limp mode. Got it to a Stealership somewhere and got a rental. He picked it back up on the way back and they said it was a sensor. Charged him $200 and sent him on his way. He made if back 150 or so miles and same problem. Broke down with the same message and had to have someone come pick him up with a flat bed. He plans to either trade it in on a Duramax or delete all emissions *censored* off it.
My other brother has had front end issues along with hubs.

Not sure where to go with this. Here's my take. The first dealership didn't fix it correctly. That's not the truck's fault. That's the technician who didn't fix it properly.
If you think you're going to buy a truck that just isn't going to break, you're going to be sadly mistaken. Cars break down all the time. It just happens.

Not sure why folks have to throw the insults around when people are just trying to help. Not all dealerships or shops are thieves. However, fixing stuff isn't free either. Most people don't work for free and most businesses are not in business to not make money. You don't work for free, do you?

[Mxracer532]

I am in the same boat, done tons of research on both and I have decided that the Duramax is the best all around rig. 2 of my brothers have Cummins 2012 and a 2013, The 2013 broke down on his way to boise last weekend. Check engine light with a message stating he had X amount of miles till limp mode. Got it to a Stealership somewhere and got a rental. He picked it back up on the way back and they said it was a sensor. Charged him $200 and sent him on his way. He made if back 150 or so miles and same problem. Broke down with the same message and had to have someone come pick him up with a flat bed. He plans to either trade it in on a Duramax or delete all emissions *censored* off it.
My other brother has had front end issues along with hubs.

Not sure where to go with this. Here's my take. The first dealership didn't fix it correctly. That's not the truck's fault. That's the technician who didn't fix it properly.
If you think you're going to buy a truck that just isn't going to break, you're going to be sadly mistaken. Cars break down all the time. It just happens.

Not sure why folks have to throw the insults around when people are just trying to help. Not all dealerships or shops are thieves. However, fixing stuff isn't free either. Most people don't work for free and most businesses are not in business to not make money. You don't work for free, do you?

Here is my take on what happened. He went in to the service department told them he was from Washington State and was on his way to Boise and explained the problem. The tech knew the situation ran the codes, cleared the codes and that was it. Brother shows up to pick up truck, they say it was a sensor (not under factory warrantee of course) and here is your $200 bill. 150 miles later same problem. That's what I think happened. Does every dealership do *censored* like this? NO but im sure their is more than one.

[Happy Gilmore]

We are up to five of them in our fleet right now. I think two are over 150,000 miles. No issues to date. We have 5 F-350's with gas motors which have also been flawless. They drive nice. Will chirp the tires shifting down doing 40mph. Seems solid so far.