I don't recall it happening the same day but definately the same week. I remember thinking "what could they have done." as I stood right next to the truck and watched while the mechanic did his thing and I saw nothing but an oil, filter change and safety check. No flashes or anything like that. I will check the oil level though.

 

Just a note, but the dipsticks in these trucks are useless because they are all different lengths. Just drain a qt and see that happens. You can always but that one qt. back in.

Best of Luck,
Corey

 

my truck does the same thing can u please let me know if they fix it and what the problem was. i need my truck for work and am worried they will have it for weeks at a time to fix it.

 

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Well, despite poor reviews i've read about the 6.0 I bought one. Love the truck, 2005 F-350, but after 4 months of ownership here's what i've come across. Truck was perfect, ran awesome and i got between 16-22 mpg, sweet! All of a sudden the truck loss accelleration, ran rough, and died 3 times in a 15 mile trip. I had the fuel filters changed and it was back at 85-90% but wasn't exactly right. After driving it for a while the idle began to shake the whole truck. 1/4 to 1/2 throttle, it ran rough and would shake badly as well. When you stand on it the roughness would go away, but it didn't have 100% of the power it did. Strangely this condition would come and go.

A friend of mine read that the EGR gets dirty and cleaning it might do the trick. The EGR was absolutely nasty and again better but not 100%. Pulling the EGR and cleaning it is easy and I was told should be checked regularly. After taking the truck to the dealer, and shelling out almost $2000, I was told the computer that controls the F.I. and one injector was bad. Hope this helps if you are having similar issues.

 

Own a 2003 350 6.0 which has the IPR and the ICP on the back of the engine. Bucking, lurching started and I drove it till the check engine light came on. Code showed a bad ICP. Since the IPR and ICP work together I replaced both. Truck now runs great, does not smoke anytime and mileage is now back to 19 MPG local. Truck will get 21 MPG on the interstate and I plan on keeping this truck. Best of luck!

 

I had a similar problem, bog down almost no power, then pick up power and rpm, major black smoke. Happened several times after using non Ford diesel fuel additive. Can't always get the Ford stuff so used Howes diesel additive and runs like a top! Maybe a sticky injector???

 

Should you ever want to clean your injectors on a 6.0. I removed the fuel filter on the engine, removed the fuel in the housing, replaced the filter and then filled the housing with SeaFoam. Worked great for me. I also only use Motorcraft products in my truck. Seems like Ford has their act together on the oils etc. SeaFoam being the only exception.