What is the gas milage on Ford F250's?

[91CoupeMike]

I don't tow anything over a car, and trailer, and haul 6 people at times, I just like bigger trucks. I wouldn't think I could hurt it. If I haven't hurt my 5.4, but who knows. I will sure look into all of that, as I do not want to have issues up the road.

Buddy of mine was towing his race car to the track when the headgasket blew on him. Talk about a shitty night.

Only that sucks with your 5.4 is the damn spark plugs. Fuck that shit.

[Stunter Bob]

6.0s get such a bad wrap for no reason...left alone they would likely never have issues...and the factory head BOLTS....only had issues on the 05-05.5 model trucks and was due to increased cylinder pressure with an aftermarket tuner exceeding its limits. The Egr delete isn't even necessary if you keep up with routine maintenance. Overheating is what causes the cooler itself to crack. I have tuned dozens of those trucks with no issues. And I would much rather have a 6.0 over a clattering ass 7.3!

[sspstang]

My Dad's 99 with the Diablo Chip was pretty badass in my opinion. I so would have fought for that truck if it were not a longbed when he traded it. His new F350 is a Hoss though. With a Hoss price tag.

That is the truth. I found a super clean V10 08 within my price range, those bitches are hella nice.

[Magnimike1]

I've never been in a 6.0 but I have been in a stock 7.3 and they are slow as balls. I think it takes somewhere around 10 minutes to hit 80mph. It's a good truck for working because it won't die but screw that they're no fun.

I have been in a chipped dirty max though, that truck would move!

My Dad's 99 with the Diablo Chip was pretty badass in my opinion. I so would have fought for that truck if it were not a longbed when he traded it. His new F350 is a Hoss though. With a Hoss price tag.

[91CoupeMike]

my BIL has a modded 6.4 and it scares the shit out of me.

Those trucks are no joke.

[sspstang]

The deck on the head is too short, the studs are too weak and the combination equals disaster. If the heads were more substantial and the factory head studs weren't shit, the 6.0 would have had great reviews. Structurally, the bottom end is stout.

I don't tow anything over a car, and trailer, and haul 6 people at times, I just like bigger trucks. I wouldn't think I could hurt it. If I haven't hurt my 5.4, but who knows. I will sure look into all of that, as I do not want to have issues up the road.

[dville_gt]

I have been in a chipped dirty max though, that truck would move!

my BIL has a modded 6.4 and it scares the shit out of me.

[Sean88gt]

I remember not to long ago this coming up. Thanks for your help.


Most of the 6.0s already have the egr delete. I will find out about if they have had the studs put in the heads, that is a big issue, when I researched it.

The deck on the head is too short, the studs are too weak and the combination equals disaster. If the heads were more substantial and the factory head studs weren't shit, the 6.0 would have had great reviews. Structurally, the bottom end is stout.

[91CoupeMike]

Blasphemy!!!

I've never been in a 6.0 but I have been in a stock 7.3 and they are slow as balls. I think it takes somewhere around 10 minutes to hit 80mph. It's a good truck for working because it won't die but screw that they're no fun.

I have been in a chipped dirty max though, that truck would move!

[sspstang]

6.0 is a money pit and a 7.3 runs like a stuck turd.

I'd suggest a duramax gmc because they're coola' and faster.

Or spill the beans on a 08+ 6.4.

Blasphemy!!!

[91CoupeMike]

6.0 is a money pit and a 7.3 runs like a stuck turd.

I'd suggest a duramax gmc because they're coola' and faster.

Or spill the beans on a 08+ 6.4.

[sspstang]

Search out the info on the 6.0's. I had a 200k warranty on mine, so I wasn't worried, but ended still have to have the heads replaced around 40k miles if I recall correctly, had the dealer install head studs and that took care of most the issues, although I had to have head gaskets replaced at 120k and studs retorqued. Outside of that, I really liked the truck, but know you'll have to spend money to get it right.

I remember not to long ago this coming up. Thanks for your help.

Get head studs, and egr delete most of the problems are right there.

Most of the 6.0s already have the egr delete. I will find out about if they have had the studs put in the heads, that is a big issue, when I researched it.

[samuel642000]

That is better then I thought. I like the changes in 03, what should I look for as problem areas?


lol you only tune chevys

Get head studs, and egr delete most of the problems are right there.

[Sean88gt]

That is better then I thought. I like the changes in 03, what should I look for as problem areas?


lol you only tune chevys

Search out the info on the 6.0's. I had a 200k warranty on mine, so I wasn't worried, but ended still have to have the heads replaced around 40k miles if I recall correctly, had the dealer install head studs and that took care of most the issues, although I had to have head gaskets replaced at 120k and studs retorqued. Outside of that, I really liked the truck, but know you'll have to spend money to get it right.

[93coupett]

I am highly considering selling my F150, and picking up a F250. 7.3 or 6.0. I might also consider a 5.4 or V10, but I would rather have a diesel. I can get 19-20 in my truck, and 16 in the city. It is a 5.4 3v. What also would I need to consider with buying a diesel, as far as things that break, or go wrong with them? I know I could google this crap, but I would rather hear people that actually have them, and there opinion.

I got an 01' F250 CC 4X4 w/ the 7.3. When it was stock I got about 18 on the highway on a trip to Austin and back.