I am considering a 2013 F250 or 350 4x4 in the near future. I have been reading that the 6.7 need the cab removed for many repairs, but I am wondering if that is true for the 6.2 gasser?

I like to do my own maintenance, or at least have a chance at it. If the cab has to come off for basic repairs it could be deal killer. What kind if repairs might require removing cab?

Any comments appreciated.

 

Haven't heard of anyone needing to remove the cab to work on a 6.2L.


The last 4 spark plugs next to the firewall are a B**ch to get to. You may need a bunch of Band-Aids when you're done changing the plugs, but you don't have to pull the cab.

If you're gonna do you're own wrenching on a 4x4 Superduty, you may want to invest in one of these:

TraXion Foldable Topside Creeper

 

In regards to the 6.2, what repairs?

 

I was just wondering if the cab removal "feature" was part of the 6.2. By most accounts it is a good truck, except transmission gremlins have not been completely eradicated. Saw there is a TSB for the 2015 models re: trans. Seems like the big blue oval should have that sorted by now.

 

my understanding (limited) the cab removal is for major engine repairs of the diesel engine. gas engine parts are a bit lighter... relatively .

 

I thought the cab removal was just on the 6.0 and 6.4 Navistar engines.

 

Cab removal isn't required for any repair.

It's simply easier and faster to do it that way for a variety of repairs on the diesel engines. I haven't heard of someone doing that for a gas repair, but there's no reason they wouldn't if the tech would have an easier time with it. It's not a big deal to remove the cab on these trucks.

 

Not if you have a gantry. My garage is a bit light on cab removal stuff. Thanks for the comments. Sounds like I can get the routine stuff done without major disassembly.

Cheers,
BP

 

My 6.2 gas 195k miles with no major issues. Rear plugs suck but so do the 5.7 HEMI plugs!

 

There is literally no engine or trans that can't come out the front on any Super Duty ever made. The vacuum pump to suck the A/C out is probably the most specialized tool needed to completely disassemble down for and to remove any engine, and that can be farmed out to a shop after reinstall or you can very carefully lay the condenser aside while actually pulling the engine.

Except maybe the fancy metal trans line removal tool. Plastic is a tricky ******* sometimes.