Any Ford Diesel Techs here?

I recently bought a 2005 F250 with the 6.0 Powerstroke. I’m aware of the issues with this engine and am prepared for potential repairs.

The truck has a Ford Remanufactured Long Block (part# 5C3Z-6007-DARM) that was installed at 67k miles. The truck now has 103k miles, so the reman has 37k miles on it. I’m looking for input on the long-term reliability of Ford remanufactured engines. I’ve read mixed reviews but can’t find consistent information.

Should I be concerned about the longevity of the reman? The engine starts and runs great, but if these remans aren’t known to last long, I may sell it and stick with my F150 instead.

In my experience, Ford reman 6.0 engines are hit or miss. I’ve seen some fail during test drives post-installation, while others were fine. Failures ranged from injectors to a rod through the block. However, most failures occur immediately if the engine has issues. The 2-year unlimited mileage warranty is great, but since you’re out of warranty, it’s good to monitor for typical 6.0 issues.

A remanufactured 6.0 is just that—remanufactured to the specs at the time of assembly. It likely doesn’t have any internal upgrades. Consider budgeting for a ‘bulletproofing’ process to address common 6.0 issues.

Factory head studs are a weak point on the 6.0. Even at stock HP, it’s not a matter of if they’ll fail but when. Upgrading to ARP head studs (~$500) is worth the investment.

It’s important to note that remans don’t necessarily solve inherent design flaws of the 6.0. Issues like EGR failures and head bolt problems will still exist unless specifically addressed. If you haven’t already, invest in bulletproofing (EGR delete, head studs, coolant filters, etc.) to avoid future headaches.

Thanks for the input! I’ll consider budgeting for upgrades. I don’t plan on increasing HP, so I was hoping stock components would hold up. Based on your feedback, it seems like bulletproofing is the best approach for reliability.