2012 6.7L "STOP SAFELY NOW" -Towed
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10-16-2012, 08:33 AM
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2012 6.7L "STOP SAFELY NOW" -Towed
I bought this truck in August, and about 1,000 miles, I got a warning "in 50 miles, speed limited to 50MPH". Took it to the dealer, and the warning light disappeared, dealer thought the DEF fluid was low, so they added two gallons.
At about 2,000 miles, I had wrench and engine light, with "Reduced power mode"- Dealer re-flashed the PCM 3 times in three days, same problem. Took it to a different dealer, they reflashed it, and it worked fine until....
At 3,600 miles, driving Kenosha Pass in Colorado, I started losing power, I was barely able to drive 55, then "reduced power mode", and 5 seconds later, "Stop Safely now". Luckily I am on the downside of Kenosha pass, I lost all power but engine was running. I was able to roll into the first pull off (dirt road). Came to a complete stop and the engine died. Won't restart.
I am extremely ticked that Ford would shut down my engine, I could have been rear ended on a corner of that pass with no where to pull off (no shoulder). I also had my Polaris RZR in the bed.
I called Roadside, and they sent a tow truck, I was about 60 miles from the nearest dealer, and they said they only cover the first 35 miles, but then another person got on the line and said they would cover it.
We got to the dealership and noticed the tailpipe was covered in white ash. As of Oct 11, it is still at the dealership, they have no idea what is wrong, they do believe that the DEF fluid is leaking into the filter when it is not supposed to. I will update with a resolution.
Needless to say, 6 trips to 3 dealers in three months has my blood boiling.
Any ideas?
At about 2,000 miles, I had wrench and engine light, with "Reduced power mode"- Dealer re-flashed the PCM 3 times in three days, same problem. Took it to a different dealer, they reflashed it, and it worked fine until....
At 3,600 miles, driving Kenosha Pass in Colorado, I started losing power, I was barely able to drive 55, then "reduced power mode", and 5 seconds later, "Stop Safely now". Luckily I am on the downside of Kenosha pass, I lost all power but engine was running. I was able to roll into the first pull off (dirt road). Came to a complete stop and the engine died. Won't restart.
I am extremely ticked that Ford would shut down my engine, I could have been rear ended on a corner of that pass with no where to pull off (no shoulder). I also had my Polaris RZR in the bed.
I called Roadside, and they sent a tow truck, I was about 60 miles from the nearest dealer, and they said they only cover the first 35 miles, but then another person got on the line and said they would cover it.
We got to the dealership and noticed the tailpipe was covered in white ash. As of Oct 11, it is still at the dealership, they have no idea what is wrong, they do believe that the DEF fluid is leaking into the filter when it is not supposed to. I will update with a resolution.
Needless to say, 6 trips to 3 dealers in three months has my blood boiling.
Any ideas?
#2
10-16-2012, 08:59 AM
I would be looking into lemon laws if it were me. It seems the dealers do not know what to do and are shooting in the dark. For what the truck costs there really is no excuse. Shutting the truck off and turning it into a brick is a severe safety hazard that Ford seems to be fine with because they designed it to do that when several different faults arise.
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10-16-2012, 10:42 AM
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10-16-2012, 11:36 AM
I bought this truck in August, and about 1,000 miles, I got a warning "in 50 miles, speed limited to 50MPH". Took it to the dealer, and the warning light disappeared, dealer thought the DEF fluid was low, so they added two gallons.
At about 2,000 miles, I had wrench and engine light, with "Reduced power mode"- Dealer re-flashed the PCM 3 times in three days, same problem. Took it to a different dealer, they reflashed it, and it worked fine until....
At 3,600 miles, driving Kenosha Pass in Colorado, I started losing power, I was barely able to drive 55, then "reduced power mode", and 5 seconds later, "Stop Safely now". Luckily I am on the downside of Kenosha pass, I lost all power but engine was running. I was able to roll into the first pull off (dirt road). Came to a complete stop and the engine died. Won't restart.
I am extremely ticked that Ford would shut down my engine, I could have been rear ended on a corner of that pass with no where to pull off (no shoulder). I also had my Polaris RZR in the bed.
I called Roadside, and they sent a tow truck, I was about 60 miles from the nearest dealer, and they said they only cover the first 35 miles, but then another person got on the line and said they would cover it.
We got to the dealership and noticed the tailpipe was covered in white ash. As of Oct 11, it is still at the dealership, they have no idea what is wrong, they do believe that the DEF fluid is leaking into the filter when it is not supposed to. I will update with a resolution.
Needless to say, 6 trips to 3 dealers in three months has my blood boiling.
Any ideas?
At about 2,000 miles, I had wrench and engine light, with "Reduced power mode"- Dealer re-flashed the PCM 3 times in three days, same problem. Took it to a different dealer, they reflashed it, and it worked fine until....
At 3,600 miles, driving Kenosha Pass in Colorado, I started losing power, I was barely able to drive 55, then "reduced power mode", and 5 seconds later, "Stop Safely now". Luckily I am on the downside of Kenosha pass, I lost all power but engine was running. I was able to roll into the first pull off (dirt road). Came to a complete stop and the engine died. Won't restart.
I am extremely ticked that Ford would shut down my engine, I could have been rear ended on a corner of that pass with no where to pull off (no shoulder). I also had my Polaris RZR in the bed.
I called Roadside, and they sent a tow truck, I was about 60 miles from the nearest dealer, and they said they only cover the first 35 miles, but then another person got on the line and said they would cover it.
We got to the dealership and noticed the tailpipe was covered in white ash. As of Oct 11, it is still at the dealership, they have no idea what is wrong, they do believe that the DEF fluid is leaking into the filter when it is not supposed to. I will update with a resolution.
Needless to say, 6 trips to 3 dealers in three months has my blood boiling.
Any ideas?
You might try reading some in the 6.7 forum section...this particular issue has been discussed several times. You might find some useful info in one of those threads.
Good luck.
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10-17-2012, 08:14 AM
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#7
10-25-2012, 08:45 AM
Ouch, for some reason I'm out of character and have NOT tuned mine yet....
My Step-son DID put a flaspaq on his 2012 6.2L Raptor and seems to like it...
but I dunno,
just wondering if there may be more to this story as his other post says don't buy the Superchips programmer:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12386076
My Step-son DID put a flaspaq on his 2012 6.2L Raptor and seems to like it...
but I dunno,
just wondering if there may be more to this story as his other post says don't buy the Superchips programmer:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12386076
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10-25-2012, 08:55 AM
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#10
11-07-2012, 01:09 PM
My 2011 6.7 did the same thing this morning STOP SAFELY NOW, but thanks god i made to the office and it won't start when i hop in the truck, ready to take off. Had to be towed to nearest dealership. The dealership said no loaner or rental car cover under factory warranty, and the truck mileages at 20k. The dealership said it took 2 days just for them to diagnose it.
#11
11-07-2012, 01:13 PM
My 2011 6.7 did the same thing this morning STOP SAFELY NOW, but thanks god i made to the office and it won't start when i hop in the truck, ready to take off. Had to be towed to nearest dealership. The dealership said no loaner or rental car cover under factory warranty, and the truck mileages at 20k. The dealership said it took 2 days just for them to diagnose it.
#12
11-07-2012, 02:28 PM
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My 2011 6.7 did the same thing this morning STOP SAFELY NOW, but thanks god i made to the office and it won't start when i hop in the truck, ready to take off. Had to be towed to nearest dealership. The dealership said no loaner or rental car cover under factory warranty, and the truck mileages at 20k. The dealership said it took 2 days just for them to diagnose it.
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11-07-2012, 04:51 PM
#14
11-07-2012, 05:17 PM
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#15
11-12-2012, 07:14 PM
Hi everyone, i got my truck back on Saturday...and guess what??? It's the EGT sensor, and cover under warranty. Until this morning, my check engine light came on. I am really having bad feeling about this truck. I have appointment to bring it in tomorrow, and god know how long it will take or what is happening. It just so annoying when my freaking dealership does not offer any type of loaner car. My advice for everyone is to take one step further....MAKE SURE THAT DEALER OFFER LOANER CAR, if you buy it brand new from them. Factory warranty does not offer rental car. I would think Twelve (not twice 
) if i buy another Ford.
) if i buy another Ford.