This feels like a dumb question but I really don't know the answer.

My 11XLT didn't come with a block heater, I was told that some of the trucks do have the heating element already in place and that the wiring harness could possibly be all I need. i do know that it's on the passenger side of the motor. And will need to take the wheel off to be sure. My question is, what exactly am I looking for to be sure the heating element is already in place or is not in place?

 

The heating element is not included on the 6.7 like it was previously in the 6.0 and 6.4. If you want a block heater you have to buy the element and cord. Total cost the last time I checked was around $150.

 

So after I read this I wondered if my 2011 Lariat has a block heater. I looked and could not find a cord like in my old 6L. I live in central Ontario, if I don't have one, do I need one? I bought the truck used, the other owner lived in the same area.
Thanks

 

Go on ebay and type in 2011 2012 2013 f250 block heater. It comes with everything that you need. That being said, you need to drain all the coolant from your MAIN storage, undue the plug on the side of the block, screw in the heating element, torque down to proper settings, pour coolant back in, plug cord in and your good to go.

 

As long as you don't ever get below zero than I would say you don't need one. I don't know if that exists anywhere in Canada though.

In Anchorage they encourage plugging in at +20F or around -7C. Although the 6.7 is known to start without plugging in at -40F the extra wear/tear isn't great on the motor.

And as stated not all 6.7s come with them, because Ford thinks if you live in a warm climate you will never drive to a cold one...

 

What I figured, dealer told me that they did fit some of the early builds with the element but not all. That did not sound right to me that's why I asked.

150 is what the dealer had it at. I did see some on eBay for 100 bucks or so.

 

Not my dealer but another one told me that some of the early builds the element was there but not the cord, didnt make much sense to me. ill give it a check before i order one. I dont plan on using it much here in virginia unless it gets down to 15 or so, but for 100 bucks or so on ebay no big deal.


Yea saw a few on ebay ill get one from there save 50-60 bucks.

I did talk to a guy a year or so ago, he did it without draining the coolent, just had everything ready and did a quick change and only lost a few ounces of coolent and topped it back off.

 

Tom - Good luck and let us know how it goes.

FWIW - If you get really cold you may need/want a battery blanket and an oil pan heater. I just don't know how cold you actually get and whether you have a heated garage or not.

 

Well lived here my entire life (except or my military time) last year because of that polar vortex we saw some -6&-8 nights but that doesn't happen often, usually 10-25. I don't know still thinking about it even with -8 last year truck fired right up no problem at all. Just thinking of making it easier on the truck.

 

A block heater is included depending on which state the truck is being sold in.
Washington State is NOT on the list and the block heater is an option item.

 

Think every 6.7 sent to canada has one, warmer down were you are, but I would get one if you don't have one already

 

Seems like a good idea to use one even if the truck will start just fine. It's easier on the cylinder walls.

 

Gotta be easier on the occupants when the heater starts working a little faster too.

 

From Ford's online build site:





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Yep - but you can always order one with it. And I do find that dealers order them with block heaters even in Florida... Just not standard.