Does anyone own one of these and have they had any trouble with the diesel engine. Ford engine 6.01 diesel. I am considering buying one but I would like more info on the pros and cons of this motorhome. 2005 BT Cruiser with a diesel 6.01 engine any advice appreciated.
2005 BT Cruiser diesel 6.01 engine
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I think you mean the 6.0L (liter) engine? That engine had a lot of problems, so many that Ford and Navistar (the base engine supplier) had a falling out over who was responsible for it. Ford dropped the engine and Navistar and now makes their own 6.4L diesel.
As for the 2005, if the engine is in good shape now, it may stay trouble free. Or maybe not. A diesel BT Cruiser is a really nice small rig, but taking a risk with that engine is a bit scary. If the mileage is low, it may not have failed yet. In this case high mileage is probably better.
Read more about the 6.0L problems here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090914181948AAj99lS
If you can find a slightly older one with the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel it is a much more reliable engine. Better fuel economy too.
As for the 2005, if the engine is in good shape now, it may stay trouble free. Or maybe not. A diesel BT Cruiser is a really nice small rig, but taking a risk with that engine is a bit scary. If the mileage is low, it may not have failed yet. In this case high mileage is probably better.
Read more about the 6.0L problems here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090914181948AAj99lS
If you can find a slightly older one with the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel it is a much more reliable engine. Better fuel economy too.
