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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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 Posted:2/17/2003 00:41 |
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Just curious, I have a frie...I know a guy(He is sort of an a**) who recently bought the 6.0, he said it is great, he boasted about his being better than the 7.3 for EVERYTHING, but on here I have heard mention about not getting the 6.0 and was just wondering why? What are the problems with them? |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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 Posted:2/17/2003 13:48 |
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My Ford Service writer and service manager said the 6.0 have been stopping cold on them, BEFORE they were even sold to cusstomers ...
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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Posted:2/17/2003 20:47 |
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i have done a lot of research on the new 6.0,had one ordered.i cancelled the order because of what i have read on the different boards.now,i realize that what people post and how many,and how many people post under different names.(some people need many identities to be cool)i decided to wait.injector problems,trans problems,dealers trying to fix new vehichle with not enough or no training.i will wait.
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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Diesel
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• Spring, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 6/6/2002 |
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Posted:10/2/2003 09:25 |
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This guy you know sure likes to run his mouth doesn't he? If you plan on buying a 6.0L, order or wait for an 04. A lot of corrections and improvements have been made to the engine for that year. I will admit the 6.0 is better than the 7.3 in certain aspects. But not overall, he and the rest of the world can say whatever they want. The 7.3 Liter Powerstroke is a tried, true, and proven engine. I stand by my statement.
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E. Long
 
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:10/2/2003 21:17 |
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I second that. Go with an '04 6.0L. I'm always skeptical with first-year models when there are major changes. Can't go wrong with the 7.3L but if it were me, I would wait another couple of weeks or so for the new 04's to come out with the 6.0L. I drove an '03 6.0L and man, what a difference compared to my 7.3L. Loved the power and the quietness of the new 6.0L.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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DENNIS ACOTT
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• FORT COLLINS, CO, USA |
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• Registered on 9/16/2003 |
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 Posted:10/2/2003 22:51 |
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I have about 1000 mi on my 04 6.0. I hoped they had solved any problems by now, and I have not had any. The engine noise is still greater than I expected, even after driving an 03 6.0 |
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Orf
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• Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/29/2003 |
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Posted:10/3/2003 09:01 |
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I have just over 3000 miles on my '04 6.0L. The only problems I have are the drone at 1800 rpms, which I hear is common, and sometimes the cold idle is pretty rough. Once it warms up, it is smooth. One other thing: Sometimes, while coasting downhill around 40 mph, the engine sounds almost like it wants to stall. It sounds like it is sputtering, but I don't feel any surging. Not having driven a diesel in almost 20 years, it is hard for me to determine what is "normal" and what isn't.
All in all, I am very pleased with my X.  |
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FamilyRideII
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• Flower Mound, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 8/7/2003 |
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Posted:10/15/2003 21:44 |
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| Quote: | | I have about 1000 mi on my 04 6.0. I hoped they had solved any problems by now, and I have not had any. The engine noise is still greater than I expected, even after driving an 03 6.0 |
The latest reflashes and the '04's wil have a change in that the "split shot" or pilot injection is gone! So, with that the idle is supposed to be a little louder. Most guys getting the new "fix all" reflash say the sound at idle is noticably louder but not bad. Most of the other issue are either gone, or greatly improved.
2004 Eddie Bauer Excursion
4x4 6.0 PSD, all the goodies, Superchips 1704, Magnaflow, Isspro Gauges, 285 REVO's |
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FamilyRideII
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• Flower Mound, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 8/7/2003 |
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Posted:10/15/2003 21:46 |
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| Quote: | I have just over 3000 miles on my '04 6.0L. The only problems I have are the drone at 1800 rpms, which I hear is common, and sometimes the cold idle is pretty rough. Once it warms up, it is smooth. One other thing: Sometimes, while coasting downhill around 40 mph, the engine sounds almost like it wants to stall. It sounds like it is sputtering, but I don't feel any surging. Not having driven a diesel in almost 20 years, it is hard for me to determine what is "normal" and what isn't.
All in all, I am very pleased with my X. |
Has your's gotten the latest flash? The refreshed '04 PSD isn't out yet (unless it's starting to hit now) but the reflash is supposedly taking care of the issues you mention. There was also another issue, womthing to do with a wire harnes that appearently got all 6.0's "held" until inspected.
2004 Eddie Bauer Excursion
4x4 6.0 PSD, all the goodies, Superchips 1704, Magnaflow, Isspro Gauges, 285 REVO's |
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Orf
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• Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/29/2003 |
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• 143 posts |
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Posted:10/15/2003 22:01 |
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Thanks for the heads up. I'll ask my service manager to call me when the new reflash hits. I now have over 4200 miles, and still can't get over how much I like this truck. Can anyone give me the Rancho RS9000 part number for the Excursion? The shop that I went to in order to buy them said that Rancho claims there is no RS9000 available for it, yet I think others here have them. |
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