Ford Truck History

[twoseventywin]

Hey guys, going to look at a new super duty in a few days. Of coarse since im a Ky boy and Ky proud I decided on a Ky built truck. Im also interested in fixing up a classic truck, so I figured id look for an old f250.

Does anyone know where I could find some info on when the f250s began being built in Louisville? Ive searched google and even some ford truck forums but haven't had any luck. I know at one point in time they even built cars in lousville, like 40s and 50s, even as far back at model T's.

 

[BadDogPSD]

Have you tried Ford Truck Enthusiasts? I think its Ford-trucks.com
There are guys on that site that are human encyclopedias about all things Ford.

 

[Outlaw6.0]

Hey! You must be my brother from another mother

Here's a little encouragement for you, picked her up on the 18th.







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[twoseventywin]

I tried to register on their forum, but every time I tried to get a verification it was blank.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

I would recommend staying away from the 2004-2007 6.0 liter diesel. Had an 07 and nothing but problems with the fuel injection system. 54,000 miles and was in 3 times for the same thing. Got rid of it for the Ecoboost.

 

[snox801]

I had fantastic luck with 2002 KY built ford. 289,000 miles and counting. Did nothing but pulling trailers. Tried to get my new one but the aluminum ones are coming from Detroit. Finally got my finish data of the 24th. Good luck with your quest, and be sure to keep us up to date.

 

[Rick Richard]

Run like hell if someone tries to sell you an older 6.0 diesel. Myself and two buddies owned them (2004, 2005 and 2006). All three blew head gaskets becuase of overpressurized cylinders and EGR Cooler plugged. Cost around $6000 to repair. Ford would not recognize that they had a design issue with this motor and would do nothing. Lots of folks had this problem.

 

[codyjoe1128]

Go to www.fordtruckfanatics.com find Blacksnapon he's our certified ford tech and can answer any questions you might have. ...

 

[codyjoe1128]

I tried to register on their forum, but every time I tried to get a verification it was blank.

You'll have that there.....extremely liberal bias on that site plus it's a ford owned site FTF is private owned and operated. .....

 

[codyjoe1128]

Run like hell if someone tries to sell you an older 6.0 diesel. Myself and two buddies owned them (2004, 2005 and 2006). All three blew head gaskets becuase of overpressurized cylinders and EGR Cooler plugged. Cost around $6000 to repair. Ford would not recognize that they had a design issue with this motor and would do nothing. Lots of folks had this problem.

Egr delete and ditch the variable geometry turbo black onyx head gaskets and arp head studs and the 6.0 becomes almost as reliable as the old 7.3

 

[Tikkamike]

WHERE THE HELL AM I???!! some kind of truck Purgatory!! let me get in my GMC and get the heck out of this thread!!!

 

[Outlaw6.0]

WHERE THE HELL AM I???!! some kind of truck Purgatory!! let me get in my GMC and get the heck out of this thread!!!

If it'll make it that far.



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[Tikkamike]

We can only hope!