Engine Major
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.
What Owners Say
"This diesel engine is the one built by a contractor. The head bolts stretched and the entire engine had to be rebuilt. $12,000 out of pocket expense. Ford has a law suit against contractor but that doesn't help our major out of pocket expense"
Don W., TX (2004 Ford F-250 XL 6.0-L V8 diesel)"The engine locked and I had to replace it in it's entirety"
Florena C., MD (2004 Ford F-250 XL 5.4-L V8)"Ford only used to pull Horse & Flat Bed Trailers. Would have been PERFECT with a Cummins engine."
Anonymous, CO (2004 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)"The egr failed. This put coolant in the intake. This blew the headgaskets. I had to rebuild the engine. I "bullet proofed" it for $7000. Added oil to air heat exchanger, bullet proof egr, studs, etc"
Anonymous, TX (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Turbo was found to be leaking lubricant."
Anonymous, CA (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Turbocharger had to be rebuilt (was sticking)"
Anonymous, NV (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Turbo failed causing the engine to surge. It needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, MN (2004 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Replaced the turbocharger three times"
Anonymous, CO (2004 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Carbon buildup causing turbo to catch. It was able to be cleaned and not replaced. Mechanic said I needed to drive it harder once in a while to keep carbon from building up?"
Charles B., UT (2004 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)"had turbo replaced & repaired twice since"
Anonymous, NL (2004 Ford F-250 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Rusted turbocharger cause serious loss of engine performance"
David P., TX (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"replaced variable vein turbo"
Anonymous, ON (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Have replaced turbo three (3) times so far. Replaced just this month with an aftermarket unit as Ford doesn't make quality parts. Ford should have replaced with a quality new part free of charge. Will never buy another Ford. We spent almost $8,00"
Anonymous, CA (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Verible vanes in turbo stick this is the second turbo in this truck same problem"
Anonymous, TX (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Turbo over boosted due to carbon buildup. 4 months later the egr valve failed"
Anonymous, GA (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Developed a leak"
Anonymous, CA (2004 Ford F-250 Unsure 6.0-L V8 diesel)"EGR/ turbo high pressure oil cooler overheated/ 2 fuel injector failures/ FICM replacement, very hard to start ,ran poorly! Very very expensive repairs and considerable wait time for a qualified shop to work on diagnose and repair. Ford dealership had wait time of 2 weeks to look at it. Went to independent repair shop."
Anonymous, (2004 Ford F-250 XL 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Had to replace turbo. EGR valve needs replaced often. EGR and Oil cooler needed replaced, Fuel injection control module needed replaced"
Roger Z., WI (2004 Ford F-250 XL 6.0-L V8 diesel)"Turbo charger variable vanes stick frequently"
Anonymous, UT (2004 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
"With about 120000 miles on vehicle all injectors, head gaskets, oil cooler and other major componants on the upper engine block had to be replaced. Cost over $7000. All of the typical problems with the 6.0 engine. You will be extremely wise to do your research on this engine before buying into it!"
Anonymous, MN (2004 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)