What kinda towing mpgs y'all getting out of these and are they reliable?
What kinda towing mpgs y'all getting out of these and are they reliable?
We sell alot of diesel pckups here at Days. We actually sell more Chevy and Dodge than Ford. I used a 2009 Ford F250 in 2009 to tow boats to Alabama, Texas, and close to Nebraska and got about 9 mpg burning the wind. When I drove it around 70 it would get right at 11. The 6.4's seem to be fairly reliable. Even the later 6.0's were okay. If you aren't stuck on Ford, I'd give a look at the Duramax. This one seems to be the most "in demand" diesel we have been selling. Fuel mileage is about 2 miles to gallon better and reliability is great as well.![]()
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you will get great prolly around 12-14 towing and 18 on the highway. i have a buddy who is a ford diesel mechanic and he says the 6.4s are junk. worst motor ford put out. i have a 6.0 and he loves them. he recommends doing the necessary mods and you'll have years of happiness out of it. im currrently one more Mod away from making mine bullettproof. however, the '10s are better than the 08 and 09s in the 6.4. i frequent powerstrokenation.com. theres a pile of info over there, those are some great guys if you have any questions.![]()
STAY AWAY FROM 6.4. JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you can find a 6.0 make sure you get 05, 06. Or go with an older 7.3
Dodge makes a good one and the duramax aren't bad if you like chevy.
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