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.
I have a buddy that is looking to get a newer PSD, he's currently looking at a 2003, 6 sp, 6.0, F350 crew cab 4x4. I've heard a few concerns about the first year 6.0 liters. What should he be aware of or look for with the 2003??
*KEEP ON STROKIN*
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96 F-350,4x4,CC,PSD,265,000 miles and growing,5 speed,285/75/16 Dominator AT's, 4.10's ,US Gear Chip, Open Air Air Filter, regulator shimmed, KAT gone with a straight pipe,WD Downpipe, WD Pyro and Boost Guages, Air intake ported, EBPV Disconnected, Custom Ranch Hand bumper front and rear, Warn Manual Hubs, Pioneer CD player.. POWERSTROKE!!! GOTTA LOVE IT!!!!!
2000, VW Jetta, 1.9 liter Turbo Direct Injected (baby Power Stroke) 136,000 , K&N Filter,50+ miles per gallon, really gotta love that....
Gone with the Ex 2001 Excursion, 100,000 miles bone stock
Going from memory, make sure the truck was built after May of 03. Prior to that, the engine had C-94 injectors and they were notorious for failures. Regardless of what year you end up buying, always have the VIN number checked in OASIS (some people here can do this, or go to a Ford dealer and have them run it) and see what the truck's history is. If it had a very checkered path, pass! Or wrangle a much better deal.
An OASIS report, and any documentation the current owner can provide on its maintenance history.
If its at a dealer, have them run the report and give you a copy. If they refuse or seem hesitant, tell them you're not interested in that truck, and you want to know what they're trying to hide. If its private party, get the VIN & go over to www.6literpowerstroke.com & post a request in their OASIS section. They usually post back next by next day.
I've kept all reciepts & logged all maintenance for the truck. When I get ready to sell, I want whoever gets it to know they have a good truck.
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Feb 03 6.0 Silver F-250 SD SC XLT long box, 6-spd 3.73ls, Fx4, Stock, Spray-in liner, Contico box.HARPOONED.
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With an 03 you look for cheby's and dogde's in your review mirror after you smoke them! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
OASIS report! For sure!
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The above information may be speculative, based on misinformation, contain inaccurate data or could be entirely tongue-in-cheek, depending on how litigious the reader may be, how much liquor I've consumed, the degree of stupidity and/or gullibility exhibited by any poster/reader I may respond to. Your mileage may vary. All civil rights reserved. LET'SROLL! 03 F-350 6.0 PSD, XLT, 4x4, CC, auto, skull billet grill, nurf bars, 4" lift, BFG 37x12.50R17, 8.5" Weld Wheels, tonue cover, keyless entry, supersonic alarm, painted bumpers, rear sensing, privacy glass, rear slide window, power everything, drive shaft red, 3.73 gears, camper/tow, block heater, Pro-Guard 7 intake, DPPI exhaust-no cat, Built: 1-13-03 Bought:4-11-03 Flash-06E17 7-5-06 [image] http://photos.thedieselstop.com/show...Truck_350_side [image]
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