6.0L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2003-Up Super Duties and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.0L Power Stroke engine.
If it has the luxury package and tow command,go ahead buy it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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2005 F250 6.0 PSD CC Auto, Dk toreador red/Ariz beige,Lariat Luxury 4x4 SB,TT Mirrors,Camper PKG,Roof lights,ADJ pedals,REV aid,Trailer hitch,TOW COMMAND,ESOF,PWR rear window,3.73 posi,SIRIUS SAT radio. Built 08/09/04 2005 F250SIRUS RADIO
2002 BUYBACK bad paint F250 7.3 PSD Auto CC Lariat 4x4 SB, TT mirrors,Camper pkg,Grille insert,Hood shield,Tow pkg,Adj pedals,Shift on fly,Trailer brake,Spray in bedliner,Dk highland green w/tan. 2002 F250
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If it has the luxury package and tow command,go ahead buy it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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It's got all the goodies. Tow command, 2-1/2" hitch, 18" wheels, back up sensor, 6 disc CD, blah, blah, blah. I drove it and it is a LOT nicer than my '00 Lariat. Just wondering if the chassis/engine/trans changes are proving to be troublesome.
About the only thing you will miss is the mileage. My old 7.3 was much better on fuel than the 6.0. Theres a thing called a turbo fart [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] Thats where the turbo builds up back pressure and farts it out the air cleaner. Thats it.(for me anyway) Major improvement from 00.
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2005 F250 6.0 PSD CC Auto, Dk toreador red/Ariz beige,Lariat Luxury 4x4 SB,TT Mirrors,Camper PKG,Roof lights,ADJ pedals,REV aid,Trailer hitch,TOW COMMAND,ESOF,PWR rear window,3.73 posi,SIRIUS SAT radio. Built 08/09/04 2005 F250SIRUS RADIO
2002 BUYBACK bad paint F250 7.3 PSD Auto CC Lariat 4x4 SB, TT mirrors,Camper pkg,Grille insert,Hood shield,Tow pkg,Adj pedals,Shift on fly,Trailer brake,Spray in bedliner,Dk highland green w/tan. 2002 F250
The truck you are considering sounds exactly like my truck (see sig). My late father-in-law used to say that there are more lies told about sex and fuel mileage than anything else. My truck is getting 16 - 17 mpg right now and I got 13 mpg towing my 24' travel trailer. It has improved a little with break in, but I only have 6,600 miles so it should break in some more and possibly get better.
To answer your original question, the new trucks arew great! Don't worry about a thing. I am very pleasantly surprised with the performance and quality of this new truck and I have absolutely no regrets. DO IT!
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2005 F-350 Lariat, 6.0 PSD, Torqueshift auto trans, crew cab, SRW, short box, FX4, ESOF, limited slip dif., tow command, upfitter switches, 6 CD changer, Lariat Lux. package, camper package, engine block heater, adjustable pedals, reverse sensor, triple A-pillar gauge set (Autometer) with pyrometer, trans temp & voltmeter, MBRP 4" cat back exhaust w/5" dual wall chrome tip, dark shadow gray/ med. flint interior.
2008 Big Horn fifth wheel by Heartland RV model 3670RL. 38' long, 4 slides and all the goodies.
rofl I wish I got anywhere near 20mpg. Look for anything under 15mpg and just over 10mpg if you are towing. On the 18" wheels if you are planning on doing anythig offroad, make sure the BFG's are on the truck and not the Continentals. The Continentals are worthless in any kind of mud or slush. You also will not find any good options in the aftermarket for the 18" rims so make sure you get the tire you want since you will be stuck with it for a while.
Got the exact same truck you are talking about, fully loaded with all the goodies. I only have 1000 miles on it. Took a trip today to and checked the mileage, some city stop and go driving and some interstate driving. While on the highway the on board computer said I was getting 19-20 mpg. I refilled the tank and checked the mileage myself for an all around stop and go with interstate average of 17 mpg. I think I will keep it, been a great truck so far.
JR
I've had mine since X-mas and I love it, mine is fully loaded with tow command, up lifter switches and climate control. Best vehicle I have ever bought. Im near 8,000 miles now and I am getting 17 mpg mostly hwy. It started out 15 mpg and its been getting better. The driving lights on this truck are so good that I always get flashed that my brites are on, and then piss them off when I show them they arn't my brites. Get the truck and enjoy.
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2005 F250.
Crew Cab, Lariet.
4x4, FX4, Short Bed.
Black with tan inter.
Dark tint all around, Lund vent shades.
(Lot's more to come!!!)
I'm getting 16 mpg's with my truck (non towing), got just over 5K miles. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]I love my Truck [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]!!!
Take care,
Eddie
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(Ordered Jan 13th, Picked up Feb 21)
Black (XL with options) 2005 F-350 Super Duty,PSD,DRW,Super cab,8ft bed,Tow Boss,Tow Command,Snow Plow Prep,upfitter switches, 15K built Ford tough hitch, Line-X, Highway Products toolbox
RV - 2005 Excel Limited 36RDE
(Full time RV'er, where ever I leave my hat is my home.)
Took me 9 weeks to get my 05 and it was well worth the wait.
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05 Ford F250 Crew cab Lariat Shortbed SRW 6.0 PSD with Torqshift, 18"Premium Wheels, SunRoof and Every option that was availible, "EVERY" (easier to list it that way) White/Med Flint leather. 7'6" Myers Plow. Rhino Bed Liner - Access Rollup bed cover - 20%Window Tint - 100 LED lightbar strip between tailgate and bumper(attention getter)
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F250 7.3 PSD Auto CC Lariat 4x4 SB, TT mirrors,Camper pkg,Grille insert,Hood shield,Tow pkg,Adj pedals,Shift on fly,Trailer brake,Spray in bedliner,Dk highland green w/tan.
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