2004 Ford F-250 Super DutyLariat 6.0L Diesel
“The 6.0 got a bad rap. Dale proved them wrong.”
Documented Miles
443,000
on the odometer
Reliability Score
81/100
community rating
Est. Total Maintenance
$54,800
lifetime spend
Est. Savings vs. New
$30,200
vs. buying new
Engine
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel (V8)
5R110 TorqShift Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
2004 model year
The 6.0 Power Stroke is notorious for problems — EGR failures, head gaskets, FICM issues. Dale addressed every known weakness in the first 50,000 miles of ownership and has since hauled his excavating business across West Texas for 19 years without stopping.
Owner Stories
In their own words — how they got there, and what kept this vehicle running.
Dale H.
“I spent $4,200 fixing what Ford got wrong when I bought it. That was 390,000 miles ago. Best $4,200 I ever spent.”
Don't fear the 6.0. Fear people who didn't fix the 6.0. Do the EGR, do the head studs, maintain the oil cooler, and this engine will go forever.
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