pros or cons fords 6.8l v 10

**jimdandy** · May 25th, 2009, 10:00 PM

Looking at buying f-350 with the v-10 gasser to pull my 30 foot trailer and still have room in the box for the bikes. Don't want diesel because I do to many short halls to work and back in the 30 below weather so thought the big gas job would be better. If you guys know any pros or cons on the 2006 models or 6.8 v10 I would like to hear from you.

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**arff** · May 26th, 2009, 05:47 AM

I used to work at a Ford dealer we never had a lot of problems with the V-10.
Engine held up very well as long as servicing was done. Fuel filters and dirty fuel bogged those things down.
Tranny will need a extra cooler a k & n air filter will help
Service diff if pulling a lot also

**sirkdev** · May 26th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by jimdandy

Looking at buying f-350 with the v-10 gasser to pull my 30 foot trailer and still have room in the box for the bikes. Don't want diesel because I do to many short halls to work and back in the 30 below weather so thought the big gas job would be better. If you guys know any pros or cons on the 2006 models or 6.8 v10 I would like to hear from you.

Sounds like a V-10 would fit the bill for you perfectly, I have had lots of diesels and the only real benefit nowadays is the ridiculous power you can get when chipped but the cost of maintenance off warranty is stupid.

The truck you are suggesting is a great truck, I don't know if there has every been a tougher truck made with the amount you would need to spend. Earlier models had troubles blowing spark plugs out of the heads. A great place to go for info on these is the dieselstop.com. Check under the v-10 gas forum.

**arff** · May 26th, 2009, 06:55 PM

One reason the plugs blow is not checking them and dirty threads.
We had more V-8 plugs out than V-10.
If you remove coil blow out dirt and may have to put anti seize spray on plug.
Remove plugs carefully and not pull threads.
We used nickel cote on the new plugs and tighten properly.
You can also repair the heads without removing.
The owners guide has a very low km plug check most people ignored.

**dale dalueg** · May 26th, 2009, 07:49 PM

I have the V-10 and like the power and how it pull's, not as good as my 2002 7.3 diesel but still well enough that I dont have problems on hill's and can pass most conventionals around. Not too bad on fuel either (considering what I thought it would have been).

**250mark1** · May 27th, 2009, 05:19 PM

i just ordered a 09 f350 with the V10 a week and a half ago for the very same reasons that you are considering it can't wait to it gets here should be built by late this week or early next week and then good by overworked F150

**jimdandy** · June 2nd, 2009, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by 250mark1

i just ordered a 09 f350 with the V10 a week and a half ago for the very same reasons that you are considering it can't wait to it gets here should be built by late this week or early next week and then good by overworked F150

I here you! Got the old girl sold and pick up the new ride tomorow.

**Transporter** · June 4th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Keep us informed.

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**Transporter** · July 21st, 2009, 01:48 PM

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**rondun** · July 21st, 2009, 06:24 PM

We put the V10s on propane more octane 105+ 13to14 mpg, good power. With propane you can afford to drive more and pulling power is great. I was at my local Ford dealer today talking about a Ford. I am not sure what I am going to do. I am a GM fan but don't like the 6.0L (bad heads) (Intake valves) I even looked at Dodge (not a hemi fan) I think if I was today going to buy it would be a V10 F250. MY 2 CENTS WORTH