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Old 07-30-2004, 05:18 PM
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Had the 03 battery ground recall

Yersterday I had the recall- I talked to the tech before it was performed and he said it is only about 20-30 minute job although mine was the first to be done at this dealeship. Interesting item of note: Afterward, the engine was very quiet at idle- Acceleration seemed ok. This morning the engine was definitely quieter at idle and the rpm seemed to jump around a bit at stop lights- Never really had this before in 34,500 miles. Nothing on the trucks electrical system had been re-set (clock, mpg etc.)

After a 25 mile drive this afternoon to various job sites, the idle is back to normal and the truck runs better than ever Wondering if anyone else has had similar experience with the recall?
 
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Old 07-30-2004, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by utahtom
Yersterday I had the recall- I talked to the tech before it was performed and he said it is only about 20-30 minute job although mine was the first to be done at this dealeship. Interesting item of note: Afterward, the engine was very quiet at idle- Acceleration seemed ok. This morning the engine was definitely quieter at idle and the rpm seemed to jump around a bit at stop lights- Never really had this before in 34,500 miles. Nothing on the trucks electrical system had been re-set (clock, mpg etc.)

After a 25 mile drive this afternoon to various job sites, the idle is back to normal and the truck runs better than ever Wondering if anyone else has had similar experience with the recall?
How come I have not received the recall yet...my only other recall was for a sticker.........man I want a real one...even if it is only for a battery watchamaginer

Is it nice looking
 
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Old 07-30-2004, 09:00 PM
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FYI: My cousin with '03 6.0 dually got his strap recall the other day. BTW no other issues with his truck at 28,000 miles.
 
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Old 07-30-2004, 10:14 PM
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I just got the recall in the mail myself. I went to have it checked, all was tight, but they had to order a part to replace the current strap anyways. I don't care, its all under warrenty 35K miles, and still ticken'.

-(2003 F-350 DRW CC 6.0L auto with every mod. except the kitchen sink)
 
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Old 07-31-2004, 08:06 AM
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Where EXACTLY is this strap....does anyone know if it is on the Excursions also?
 
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Yep - excursions too Tim....
 
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Old 07-31-2004, 08:25 AM
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Yep - excursions too Tim....
Have you got your recall?
 
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Old 07-31-2004, 08:27 AM
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Seems like I did... let me look in my stack of "should get to them next month" papers!
 
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Old 07-31-2004, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jdadamsjr
Seems like I did... let me look in my stack of "should get to them next month" papers!
What bothers me, I should have seen mine in the mail by now....even if I do line in NM.
 
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Was your's made in the correct time frame for the recall?
 
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only certain trucks built in kentucky from 12-1-02 through 4-31-03. It's not every one.
 
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Originally Posted by jdadamsjr
Was your's made in the correct time frame for the recall?
O-boy..time to learn...how do I know
 
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Truck build date. There is another site that will run your VIN and tell you if the recall applies. It is the http://6literpowerstroke.flatratetech.com/ Message Forums under OASIS.
 
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Truck build date. There is another site that will run your VIN and tell you if the recall applies. It is the http://6literpowerstroke.flatratetech.com/ Message Forums under OASIS.
OK still a bit thick...how do I do this...went to the site...?
sorry you guys know my computer skills
 
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OK still a bit thick...how do I do this...went to the site...?
sorry you guys know my computer skills
Check your email.
 



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