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Gary


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Okay, I was looking online at dealer in my state over the weekend and found the following:

2004 Ford Super Duty F-350 King Ranch Truck Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4

6.0L Turbo Diesel, 53,500 Miles, Dually, Tow Package, 12v Power Outlet, etc.

They want $25,990 for this.

What I don't know from the site is the gear ratio which would help me determine towing capacity.  Without knowing that, I realize it's near impossible to get the tow rating, payload capacity and the GCVR for it. 

Just wondering, for those out there towing with a similar vehicle, what is the ballpark figures for Tow, Payload and GCVR on this type of vehicle.

Thanks.

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F-350/Ram 3500 type truck, possibly an Airstream or a smaller 5th Wheel.

However, there is still time to change the configuration, just a plan.
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As a Dually it should be a 4.3. 

Of more concern is the 2004 6.0 the first couple of years on the 6.0 were not good they had / have a tendancy to start eating injectors at around 70,000 miles I'd want to run that VIN through Oasis (edit Oasis is Fords service data base there are places on the net where you can put in the VIN and get a report) and see what if any work has been done under the warranty.  Based on the timing it looks like whoever is selling it is selling it at the end of the 5 year 100K time frames so I'd really want to know what he had Ford do to it.

Mallo



-- Edited by Mallo on Monday 29th of November 2010 12:17:23 PM

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Thanks Mallo.

Wasn't sure when the problems started with the Fords Diesel and honestly didn't even think about it. Good call.

They have a few 2006/7 models to look over also in the 30-35K range. Doesn't hurt to look though and I appreciate the input.

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F-350/Ram 3500 type truck, possibly an Airstream or a smaller 5th Wheel.

However, there is still time to change the configuration, just a plan.
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Gary,

Don't rule out a Ford F450.  In October of 2009, we ran across a used 2008 Ford F450 King Ranch listed as $36,000.  We ended up getting it for $30,000.  It has the 6.4L with 4:88 rear end, so it easily pulls our Mobile Suites.  While our Mobile Suites isn't filled up to the 18,500 lbs GVWR, the F450 almost doesn't even know anything is behind it.

Primarily though, the F450 could be more than you need, depending on the GVWR of your RV.

Terry

EDIT:  Found this at Diffee Ford in El Reno, OK.  They also had 3 F350's.  If interested, use your search engine for "Diffee Ford" and check their "pre-owned" inventory.  (Edited again from home.  Mozilla at work won't let links be active.)

http://www.diffee.com/OKLAHOMA/FORD/F-450/VIN/1FTXW42R08EA49102/

Here are links to the F350 pages, although you will see that the F450 is cheaper than the F350 diesels:

2009 V10 Gas rig:

http://www.diffee.com/OKLAHOMA/FORD/F-350/VIN/1FTWW32Y59EA58229/

2009 V8 6.4L Diesel:

http://www.diffee.com/OKLAHOMA/FORD/F-350/VIN/1FTWW31R89EA84043/

2008 V8 6.4L Diesel:

http://www.diffee.com/OKLAHOMA/FORD/F-350/VIN/1FTWW31RX8EB79752/




-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Monday 29th of November 2010 05:05:35 PM

-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Monday 29th of November 2010 05:11:59 PM

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Hi Gary,
Here is some info from Wikipedia about the 6.0L.
6.0 Power Stroke

The 6.0 L Power Stroke with a variable-vane turbo was phased in starting in 2003; this engine produced 325 horsepower (242 kW) and 560 foot-pounds force (760 N·m) of torque. The 6.0 L 32-valve pushrod-actuated Power Stroke single-turbo diesel was modified in 2005, boosting torque to 570 ft·lbf (770 N·m), but power remained the same as the previous version with 325 horsepower (242 kW). Due to very high warranty exposure and over 500 vehicle full buybacks (due to the Barneys Law), late 2006 was the last of the 6.0 L diesels. The major problem with the Navistar diesel engines is due to damage resulting from defective fuel injectors. There were also minor problems resulting from the unreliable factory variable-vane turbocharger, EGR valve carbon deposit clogging/sticking, defective Exhaust Pressure (EP) sensor/connector, extensive PCM recalibrations, fuel injector harness chafing/crushing, general engine stalling/bucking, and inability to conform to the new federal diesel emissions standards of January 1, 2007.

Here is a link for more information:

Wiki 6.0L Link

 



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