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    12/02/2022 3:16 PM  #1

    josh-kebob
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    From: Madison, AL
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    Ford, non-Mustang question

    Anyone on the forum own and/or use a F-250SD with the 6.2L engine?  I'm considering moving up from my F-150 supercrew to the F-250SD.  I don't want a diesel engine truck thus the reason for my specific question.  
    Looking for any feed back from personal use to include an overall rating of the F-250; any maintenace issues; trailer towing, etc.
     

     

    12/02/2022 4:21 PM  #2

    Bullet Bob
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    Re: Ford, non-Mustang question

    Read this....some issues.

    https://tuningpro.co/the-4-most-common-ford-boss-6-2l-v8-engine-problems/

    Last edited by Bullet Bob (12/02/2022 4:21 PM)

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    12/02/2022 7:35 PM  #3

    josh-kebob
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    Re: Ford, non-Mustang question

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    Read this....some issues.

    https://tuningpro.co/the-4-most-common-ford-boss-6-2l-v8-engine-problems/

    Thanks BB. I read that.....

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    12/02/2022 10:02 PM  #4

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    Re: Ford, non-Mustang question

    We’ve had some 1 ton work trucks with the 6.2. They didn’t move like a race car, but they held up ok.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    12/03/2022 9:17 AM  #5

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    Re: Ford, non-Mustang question

    I own two of the older gen F250s, one '06 Diesel (6.0), one '07 gas (5.4 3V).  I bought my first one because I could get the best deal on it, but after seeing what happened to my buddies who had GM or Dodge trucks I knew I made the right call.  I will say, Toyotas are also great trucks, but they don't build anything over 1/2 ton. 

    As for towing, owning a Diesel I hate to tow with a gas truck.  There's just no comparison power wise.  My Diesel pulls a trailer so effortlessly I have to check to make sure its still there.  Overall though, the long wheelbase, and weight of these trucks makes towing easy.  Coming from a 1/2 ton its a BIG upgrade. 

    Maintenance, well, be on top of it and its not a big deal.  A Diesel is considerably more expensive to maintain (parts are more expensive and wear out quicker due to the added weight).  As for the gas trucks, not as bad.  I usually get 60k out of a set of brakes, front end stuff can go 100k +, tires last reasonably well (I'd advise changing to General Grabbers after the OEMs wear out

     

     

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