2009 f550

[PrecisionS&I]

Looking for some imput. Found a 2009 Ford F550 cab and chassis with a 6.4l diesel. never had a plow for sale. Wondering what to be aware of and what anyone thought.
The asking price is 20k.

[PrecisionS&I]

Update Sorry its a 2008 with 104,000 miles heres a carfax service report.

06/11/2010 70,041
Maintenance inspection completed
Front brake pads and rotors replaced
Electrical system checked
Engine checked
Engine timing/front cover gasket replaced
Cooling system checked
Tires rotated and balanced
Four wheel alignment performed

09/10/2010 75,786
Electrical system checked
Engine compression checked
Maintenance inspection completed
Fuel injector(s) replaced
Oil and filter changed
Fuel pressure checked
Engine checked
Valve cover gasket(s) replaced
Engine oil cooler replaced/repaired
EGR/DPFE feedback sensor replaced

[cj7plowing]

ask the dealer for the ford oasis report, that will show what has been done under warranty.

[randomb0b123]

i bet you would get better advice on this if you posted it in ford truck discussion

[KLC99]

excellent chassis, excellent auto trans, horrible fuel economy - think big block gasser. Engine is arguably more dangerous than the 6.0. One of the more destructive problems is diesel fuel filling the crankcase due to horrible blowby. This was a short lived engine that at one point was completely out of stock from ford at one point - possibly still - so when it blew the dealer had to replace with a rebuilt one. Cost for rebuilt 6.4 - $17,000

[Plow More]

Definitely more reliable than a 6.0l. reason they got rid of it was to go to a urea engine instead of the dpf/regen.....

[Banksy]

Originally Posted by randomb0b123

i bet you would get better advice on this if you posted it in ford truck discussion

And a picture for the picture section would have been cool.

[badabing1512]

That engine completely blows, worse than the 6.0... consider yourself warned

[Triple L]

So what is soo bad / common problems with the 6.4?

[SNOWLORD]

If I had to choose between the 6.0 and the 6.4 I would take the 6.4 but not considered a great engine. I do have one of the 6.7's and it has been great so far, if you are looking for a 550 I would try to find a deal on one with a 6.7

[Cutter1]

6.4 is as bad as the 6.0!!

[Plow More]

Originally Posted by Triple L

So what is soo bad / common problems with the 6.4?

Thats what im wondering....i have my close friends and family with them and i dont see why everyone is bashing the 6.4.....

[rob_cook2001]

The 6.4 is probably the best diesel that has been put in a Ford! If you ditch the emissions crap they are great.

[Mark13]

Originally Posted by rob_cook2001

The 6.4 is probably the best diesel that has been put in a Ford! If you ditch the emissions crap they are great.

While not as simple and reliable for the general public who just hops in the truck and goes as a 7.3 is a tuned and deleted 6.4 is a nice ride. If you leave them stock expect problems, couple simple upgrades and their awesome. Several of my friends run them with great success and our farm pickup is also a 6.4. DPF Delete and a 210 tune makes one very quick work truck that can still be trusted with most anyone behind the wheel.