Problems with 06 f550 4x4 6.0

[fabtoys]

Just picked truck 2weeks ago drove to get flatbed put then as I pulled into the trailer place the P/S pump started growling !Checked fluid was full .Truck has 80 miles on it . Got truck last thursday no noise til about 10 minutes So I dropped at the dealer last friday they put a Pump in it and still had the noise . When I had the truck the noise would go come and go while I steered it so I told the dealer that and he said he talked to FORD engineer they said bad pump still got noise the engineer said put in a pressure hose. So I told the service writer that its the Gearbox , well the engineer tell us what to do . then we argued a little and then I called the saleman I got truck from and told to get this straight so He got a truck out of stock and told them to change the box. So tommorrow hopefully I get it back trying to put miles on it before glamis t-day .Just worried that this truck is cursed and that should of kept My 99CTD .
What problems has everyone had with these 6.0 ?

[ramv]

www.thedieselstop.com if you dare..... Not exactly Ford's most problem free rig...

[CanuckJeeper]

Just about every Ford truck has a growling pump.

My '04 F250 (new) had that problem, so does my '01 F350. In the 01 F350 I put in half a bottle of Lucas power steering "stuff" and it helped a lot.

JP

[wideopenDiesel]

If you have any questions about your 6.0l truck go to www.thedieselgarage.com thats where all the 6.0L guys go...

[Mondo EB]

from this site
http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/60bulletin.htm

04 F-Series/Excursion Power Steering Noise:
Some trucks may exhibit a moan or grunt noise from the power steering when turning the steering wheel, usually more pronounced on left turns. The noise may sound like it's coming from the steering gear or column. Replace the hydraulic pressure line running from the brake hydroboost to the steering gear, and the return line running from the gear to the cooler. Take care to prevent any debris from entering the hydraulic system.
Pressure line: 4C3Z-3A719-C
Return line: 4C3Z-3A713-A
TSB 04-23-08

[4x4not]

I'm just gonna have to say you shoulda kept the Cummins. The interior of that Ford sure must be a lot nicer, but you gave up a real engine for a toy

But then again, I'm biased :flipoff2:

[Go2Guy]

Woulda, coulda shoulda,- isnt the Cummins (and other good engines) an option on the F650?? to go that far and still get a stroke???

The big trucks weigh so much more- to get one with a baby truck diesel with screamin R&P is kinda silly.

[Todd W]

www.thedieselstop.com if you dare..... Not exactly Ford's most problem free rig...

The newer 06s have a LOT less problems than the older ones.

[crashnzuk]

Our new F550 6.0L 4x4 at work has been problem-free so far. It has about 500mi on it. I personally don't like the small footwell on the passenger side, but otherwise I guess it's ok. I also feel that bucket or split bench type seats are a must in any SuperDuty. If an average driver has the bench seat adjusted to where he can drive comfortably, the passenger is eating the dash. Just my .02
Travis..

[fabtoys]

the groan was real bad like the stereo as load as possible didn't cover it . well the dealer swap everything and the problem was the return line . And for the cummins comments my CTD truck blew 5 transmission and left me in the desert 30 miles from anything and It won't pull a 20k 3 car hauler legally .My CTD hauled ass pulled 40 foot motorhomes out at PIsmo but Needed a bigger hauler for new business venture.

[Todd W]

I`m realy liking the grunt of the 6.0 but turbo lag is a BITCH in the 6.0 compared to the 7.3 it seems. Gotta wait tell 1700-1900 rpm then it picks up, atleast when it picks it IT PICKS UP :evil:

[fabtoys]

this 550 has 488 gears so there is not much turbo lag

[CanuckJeeper]

Not sure where you get that "turbo lag" with the 6.0L @ 1700-1900... The "fun" doesn't begin 'til 1600 or higher on my 7.3L.

JP

[Stangrcr1]

My pump started growling with about 10k miles. Changed the fluid over to Mobil 1 Synthetic tranny fluid and quiet ever since plus easier steering. 112k now.

[DSI]

I`m realy liking the grunt of the 6.0 but turbo lag is a BITCH in the 6.0 compared to the 7.3 it seems. Gotta wait tell 1700-1900 rpm then it picks up, atleast when it picks it IT PICKS UP :evil:



don't floor it, roll into it, they build boost faster that way ;) or if your at a light, just bring it up to about 900rpm in a powerbrake, comes on strong from a dead stop ;)

of course having bigger injector's in mine did help with lag too ;)

[GraveDigger]

anymore problems with your 550?
how does it pull 19k?

[85blue4runner]

Ford F550 Crew Cab Chassis

Ford F550 4x2 CrewCab Dually chassis, 176" wheelbase (GCWR 30,000 lbs). No four wheel drive this time; adding four wheel drive would have cost 4,000 lbs in towing capacity. 6.0L PowerStroke diesel (2004 version seems to fix majority of 2003 problems).
Automatic transmission: five speed with overdrive and tow/haul mode.
Differential: 4.88 axle ratio, limited slip.
High capacity trailer towing package, including synthetic rear-end lube, in-tank trnasmission cooler, trailer wiring & relays.
(with heavy duty tow package):
GVWR: 17,500 lbs.
GCWR: 30,000 lbs.
GAWR:
Front: 5,600 lbs.
Rear: 13,500 lbs.
Max Fifth Wheel Trailer Weight: 21,400 lbs.
Dry Weight:
Factory (before Pickup Conversion): ???
Pickup Conversion: 8727 lbs.
Overall Length:
Factory (before Pickup Conversion): 261 (21' 9")
Pickup Conversion: 270" (22' 5")

[Davethorik]

Woulda, coulda shoulda,- isnt the Cummins (and other good engines) an option on the F650?? to go that far and still get a stroke???

The big trucks weigh so much more- to get one with a baby truck diesel with screamin R&P is kinda silly.

If I am reading you correctly...he has an F-550, which is still the "pickup" sized truck. No cummins available.

[mondtster]

If I am reading you correctly...he has an F-550, which is still the "pickup" sized truck. No cummins available.

Yes they are talking about an F-550 in here, but he asked if the F-650 was available with a Cummins or not.

The F-650 is available with a Cummins ISB. I'm not sure what all engines were available in them but I have seen one with a ISB and an Allison 2500 tranny.