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Old 10-02-2016, 09:29 PM   #1
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High mileage tow vehicle

How many miles have you got on your tow vehicle? Mine just turned 195,000 yikes.
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Old 10-02-2016, 09:44 PM   #2
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I've got a whole 89,000 on my 1997 F350 4x4 diesel pickup. Sleeps all winter. No snow, no rust.
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Old 10-02-2016, 09:57 PM   #3
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Starting to be broken in! Just put 17,300 on it, May 6 through Sept 13. 131 day trip KENTUCKY to ALASKA and back. Expect a lot more miles on this one.
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How many miles have you got on your tow vehicle? Mine just turned 195,000 yikes.

I just recently traded up a year. Traded my 2003 Silverado 1500 4x4 LT Z71 with 175,000 miles for a 2004 GMC 2500HD LT 4x4 with 150,000 miles. Other than the added power and HD Suspension, and being the interior package was "exactly the same" on both, not much difference. Oh, AND, except for the gas mileage!

I only drive maybe 8,500 miles per year...if that. So I don't cry too much about the gas because I love having the extra power.....and it's paid for.
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How many miles have you got on your tow vehicle? Mine just turned 195,000 yikes.
120,400 on our 2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL - towing our Freedom Express 192 RBS
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Traded up my truck of 20 years (1997 F150 4x4, 108,000 miles) for a 2004 F250, 6.0L Powerstroke 4x4 with 122,000 miles a week ago on the same day I brought home our first trailer, 2017 Freedom Express 257BHS. After pulling it home with the F150, I realized my beloved truck wasn't going to last much longer and wouldn't be much fun. I happened across the F250 that was in great shape that was a single owner. It was fate. Looking forward to many happy years pulling.
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Traded up my truck of 20 years (1997 F150 4x4, 108,000 miles) for a 2004 F250, 6.0L Powerstroke 4x4 with 122,000 miles a week ago on the same day I brought home our first trailer, 2017 Freedom Express 257BHS. After pulling it home with the F150, I realized my beloved truck wasn't going to last much longer and wouldn't be much fun. I happened across the F250 that was in great shape that was a single owner. It was fate. Looking forward to many happy years pulling.
Keep an eye on the engine. 6.0's are noted for head gasket failure and the only way to pull the passenger's side head is to remove the cab...a real pita.
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I recently sold my tow vehicle (2007 Sport Trac) that I had bought new. It had 191,000 miles. I would have kept it longer, but grandchildren being added to the camping family means a larger truck. I bought a slightly used 2014 Heavy Duty Payload F150, 6-passenger cab with only 8500 miles on it.
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Old 10-03-2016, 06:36 AM   #11
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153,000 on my 01 F350........used to have a 93 Chev......and had 239,000 when I sold it.
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Old 10-03-2016, 07:13 AM   #12
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I'm at 157,000 on my 02 Ford Excursion with V10.
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Old 10-03-2016, 07:24 AM   #13
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Mine just turned 634,000 this summer after our 4,300 mile trip but it is a full size Kenworth with a Cummins N14 towing a 42 5th wheel
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Not sure if you are aware of it but, the factory 3-36 warranty transfers to you (with the title transfer) and you can extend the full factory warranty through Ford Motor out to at least 70K miles, something I did with my off lease Focus I bought earlier this year.

With all the electronic engine management gizmos and on board in cab electronics, I consider it a good investment.

I shied away from a third party extended warranty, too much fine print and too costly.

If you look in the owners manual under 'warranty', there is an 800 number you can call and get it extended. It's not third party, it's administered entirely by Ford and honored at any Ford dealer anywhere, anytime.

I bet GM has the same deal too.
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My 2011 only has 30,000 on it. It had 14,000 when I bought it in February.
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Keep an eye on the engine. 6.0's are noted for head gasket failure and the only way to pull the passenger's side head is to remove the cab...a real pita.
Not always, oil cooler stoppage from poor maintenance results in an EGR cooler rupture. Maintain your system, replace or remove the EGR cooler, replace the oil cooler, no power adders and perform other recommended repairs and the 6.0L will treat you right.
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Not always, oil cooler stoppage from poor maintenance results in an EGR cooler rupture. Maintain your system, replace or remove the EGR cooler, replace the oil cooler, no power adders and perform other recommended repairs and the 6.0L will treat you right.
What I refer to is the head bolt stretch issue on some 6.0 engines, not emissions related issues, thought I'm sure there are some...

There was a heat treat issue with some head bolts that allowed them to elongate over time, resulting in perforated head gaskets. Not all engines are impacted but some are and like I said, the only way to pull the passengers side head is to pull the cab. The rearmost 2 headbolts cannot be removed any other way....

I suspect the 'elongation' is accelerated by hopping up the engine as well and that is a popular thing to do today.

Glad I have a 7.3 Navastar OBS. Not the most power but pretty bulletproof.

Ford's overhaul / maintenance issues began when they shortened the hood and set the engine back under the firewall

Ford has a 'better idea'...lol
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What I refer to is the head bolt stretch issue on some 6.0 engines, not emissions related issues, thought I'm sure there are some...

There was a heat treat issue with some head bolts that allowed them to elongate over time, resulting in perforated head gaskets. Not all engines are impacted but some are and like I said, the only way to pull the passengers side head is to pull the cab. The rearmost 2 headbolts cannot be removed any other way....

I suspect the 'elongation' is accelerated by hopping up the engine as well and that is a popular thing to do today.

Glad I have a 7.3 Navastar OBS. Not the most power but pretty bulletproof.

Ford's overhaul / maintenance issues began when they shortened the hood and set the engine back under the firewall

Ford has a 'better idea'...lol
The main culprit of head bolt stress is coolant entering the combustion chamber when the EGR cooler over heats and ruptures. The cooler ruptures because the engine oil cooler plugs with silicate particles from the Ford Gold or casting sand. A coolant filter helps prevent the blockage but the true preventative is maintenance.

A 6.0L can have the head removed in the truck. The A/C box has to be removed and the engine can be lowered in the chassis when you remove the engine mount. The 6.0L can also be removed from the front of the engine bay through the radiator support.
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