My 2004 F250 6.0 diesel was no better. Rebuilt the turbo twice. Blew the head gasket at about 65000 miles which warped the block. Ran it until 2023 when I bought a Toyota Tacoma the last year they offered the naturally aspirated V6 instead of the turbo 4 now offered. That engine was noted for head gasket issues which was secured with bolts instead of studs and not enough of them, apparently. Sold the Ford to a nephew of my hunting buddy who wanted a diesel truck with no rust for his farm in Vermont. He seems to be happy with it. I'm happy with a truck that doesn't need 40 acres to turn around 2004 was the last year for solid front axles.
