Tell me I did the right thing..........

[Mtn Trucker]

Well, I'm back . After 2 wonderful 7.3's I bought a beautiful new 6.0 King Ranch in 2005. I then spent the next 14 months living on this forum trying to figure out what was wrong with it. After the 3rd time it blew up I went to the Dodge dealer and traded it on a 6.7 Cummins that had a Dodge wrapped around it.

That has been a great truck and the exhaust brake works awesome when towing in the mountains. I've never had to do anything but change the oil and put some new tires on it. But it was still a Dodge.

So, I went down to the dealership knowing full well I would probably end up ordering another King Ranch. I did. I placed the order for a 2011 KR crew cab swb F350 in the green & gold color on 4/11. What a beautiful truck, and the test unit rode and drove like a dream. The dealer called today and said the ETA on the new rig is May 9th. So no pictures for now.

I was actually hesitant to log in to this forum after all those years. I was afraid I would start reading about all of the new horror stories about what is wrong with the new scorpion's. So far, after a quick scan today, I'm not seeing any major issues. So a few questions:

1-I searched for info on the extended warranty but didn't find much. How cheap have folks been able to get this for and do you think it is really worth it. I live far enough away from the dealerships that I do my own oil changes, tire rotations, etc.

2-I'll make sure my DEF tank is full, thanks for the tip.

3-How well does the new exhaust brake work? The Dodge turned on & off with a button so you could use it in every day driving even when tow-haul wasnt on. I also had a 2000 7.3 with a Banks exhausr brake on it. With the integrated trailer brake/controller and the exhaust brake, how does it work compared to these other ones? I read in a diesel mag where the new Duramax brake was supposed to work a lot better than the Ford's.

4-Any other words of wisdom or things to look out for before I take delivery on the 9th?

[screamin7.3]

You did the right thing.

[e99f2506sp]

From what I've read on the new 6.7s, you did the right thing Trade the dudge in and never look back

[twin200]

Kinda new here myself,but welcome back. I think we are all expecting a great truck from ford.Sounds like you heart has always been in the right place

[8.0Lsix0]

if i'm not mistaken the NEW 6.7 has problem rating or what ever you call it of like 3% which is un freaking herd of for any vehicle.NO OTHER AUTO MAKER HAS EVER BEEN CLOSE.i love the **** of mine.the scarey thing is tho.i have hauled 26k several times
and didn't even know it was back there.oh one other thing SET CRUZE OR THAT TRUCK WILL PAY FOR ITSELF IN A YR IN TICKETS.

post pics when it comes in and welcome home...we are all FAMILY.

harv

[Mtn Trucker]

Originally Posted by twin200

Kinda new here myself,but welcome back. I think we are all expecting a great truck from ford.Sounds like you heart has always been in the right place

Yep, grew up with Fords, was a Ford mechanic in the 60's & 70's, raced Fords for years, so this feels like home.

They better have got it right though this time, this is their last chance to regain my loyalty.

[ups 6.0]

All I can say is "BEST TRUCK" I've own ....ever and ever

[Mtn Trucker]

Well, I sold the Dodge today so I am now past the point of no return. 95% of the time I'm like a little kid, can't wait for it to arrive. The rest of the time I'm like let this be as good a truck as I think it should be

[DaddyRabbit]

You eff'ed up Big Time! God be with you.

[Mike Hickman]

Originally Posted by DaddyRabbit

You eff'ed up Big Time! God be with you.

Damn that front end is ugly Sorry but the new fronts look bad.