What happened with your truck?

 

Well, the cooling system, or the temperature sensor in the cab is screwed up. It's taking it way too long to get warm in the morning, and on the way in, on the highway, the heat will just go cold. It doesn't get that warm, either, and it will go warm/cold/warm until I get back into town. When I slow down, it gets warm and stays that way.

Plus, it was due for a radiator flush, so get that done also. I'm wondering if I don't have a bad thermostat.

 

Does your eng. temp gauge fall slightly while on the hi way?

 

Nope. That's the weird thing. The engine temps stays right where it usually is.

 

Lanny, time for me to run for the gates! Have a good night, I'll catch you in the morning!

 

Ok Pat! Have a great evening!

BTW:sounds like a water pump. (I really hope not!!)

 

Good morning Wyoming, happy Hump Day!


Lanny, I was thinking the same thing, and hoping I was wrong!!

 

Good morning Wyoming, happy Thursday!

Lanny, here is what happened with the truck...https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11128134

 

Good Morning Everyone!! Happy Thursday!!
Wow Pat, that really sucks!! If I remember correctly, they hafta pull the cab, but 4 large?? Thats alot of $$$!! WAY Too much I think!

Update: ok, I read through the entire thread..I agree you should check out those other shops. Sorry this has happened!

 

Thanks Lanny. We'll see. If it's too much, I may just have to trade it off for an older truck, and it wouldn't be a diesel. I've got to replace the wife's Expedition this spring, so anything I get will have to be cheap.

 

The truck you now have is a very nice truck...you would have to spend upwards of $20,000 or more to find a reasonably decent truck..we live in a "throw-away" society, so poeple are not as concerned about the care of their vehicles as they used to be. Say you spend the 4 to 6 grand..you would still have a truck that you know both inside and out, one that you know is in excellent shape..not so with a different one. Now, I know what you are saying about payments and trading down and all..it is a hard choice to make!

 

Well, after careful thought, and a little wise input from some of the guys on here (you included!), the wife and I have decide that we're going to go ahead and get her fixed. But, unless something happens with Ford (I'm working on that) I'll be taking it to a local diesel shop that is highly recommended, use aftermarket parts that are much better than the OEM's, and replace the head bolts with studs.

 

That sounds great!!

 

Good morning Wyoming, happy Friday!

 

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Friday! It looks to be a nice sunny day today!