Although getting to know her has been painful at times, I love my 6.0. if you go 6.0, expect to learn a lot to keep it running reliability. It can be done.

The V10 will probably be a whole lot less maintenance intensive and have fewer things to leave you stuck in the Arizona desert.

Finally, I am not sure how the two compare with regard to fuel economy, or if that is a consideration for you.

 

Thank you for the reply.

Fuel economy is somewhat of an issue. I live in Montana, and the grocery store is a ~60 mile round trip, so mpg can hurt. But conversely, having to do maintenance in -20 degree winter, is MUCH worse.

It is also probably worth considering that I do also have a 7.3 OBS for towing and what not. Right now, I am just looking for a larger vehicle for the family and the dogs to fit in and go on trips instead of taking two cars.

 

The V10…all day long. We have some dysfunctional folks here who are hung-up on the 6.0 but that don’t make it right!

(If you find that you just can't resist the 6.0, then read-up on the few secrets that will make it a super and long lasting engine right here in this forum).

 

id have no problem grabbing a V10. it'll drink a bit more fuel, but you're not towing with it and thats when it gets really thirsty

 

The V10s are just beasts that never die, I think they are like the 4.9. Every landscaper in my area wanted them. Never lost an engine with some pushing 400k. Alternators and coils were replaced before plowing season. If not towing I would stick to gas, unless this is more of a toy.

 

Thank you everyone. I will stick with the v10. On monday I will go check this one out. Hopefully the frame isn't tweaked.

 

Damage doesn't look serious enough to involve the frame.

Please let us know what you find.

 

Even burning more fuel, gas engines are cheaper to own and operate than diesels.

Imo, for a family hauler, budget minded, I’d go with gas.

 

6.0 fanboy here. 6.0's can be great engines, and a lot of us love them. There is a learning curve and you have to go into it with both eyes open after a lot of research.

For what you are describing V10 all the way. About the only normal issue I'm aware is the early engines (03 & older) liked to eject spark plugs if you didn't torque them right when changing. Only like 3-threads in the aluminum head. I believe 04 they added more. But there's a whole special heli-coil kit for it when you do strip them.

Otherwise the 2-valve V10 is great. I had a 2V 5.4 in my old 02 F150 and it was also bomb-proof. No cam phasers, metal chain tensioners, pretty simple motors.