To all the Naysayers
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I had a new 2004 extended f350 with a 6.0 diesel duel wheel.. Real nice truck. Plowed at the local mall in Erie, pa. We used to get a bit of snow. Shortly after I got it, I hurt my back. I could not afford the proper maintenance and it would not fit through a car wash. Was unable to hand wash. It rusted so bad. I had it chipped heavy. Between the chip and lack of maintenance.. I was only able to get 276,000 miles on it. Still ran STRONG.. My 2010 e350 extended 6.0 has 280,000 but second motor. Just replaced the power steering pump. My 2007 F350 extended duelly I bought very used from Florida. I finally got the fuel tank clean, replaced all the injectors. With 128,000 miles.. Runs like new. I d miss having cruise control and power windows in this one. Just put tires on my 19 exp MAX at 45,000 miles.
ManUpOrShutUp
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If only that were the reality, I would never have a worry. :/ I've babied the shit out of my truck - both in terms of maintenance and in how I drive it. Nonetheless, it's been a rough road since 160k or so. I probably sunk $1,500 into it since then and the hits keep on coming. I'm pretty close to throwing in the towel on it. My primary mechanic, who told me he will never buy anything but Ford until the day he dies, cautioned me to avoid another 3V or the Eco if I want something that is likely to just go and go. When you're dealing with a vehicle whose reliability ratings more than halved since the vehicle hit the market, I think you need 95% luck to keep it going to 300k without major repairs.
laiod
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It would be great if mine didn't have any rust. You'd have to get a tetanus shot after just looking at mine.
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