New Forum Member & F-250 Owner Has Repair Questions

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FTE forums 1994 F-250 7.3 turbo diesel

What do you do when you want to do your own repairs on a used F-250? Ask our forums! 

Taking on your own truck repairs can be a very daunting task. Even if you know generally what the issue is, it’s always good to go in with reinforcements. And the folks in the Ford Trucks Enthusiasts Forums are a great resource for a lot of trucking information. 

New forum member m.e1994 is facing some repairs on his 1994 F-250. He posted his issue to the forums.

FTE forums 1994 F-250 7.3 turbo diesel

Just Bought my first Powerstroke. A ’94 F-250 7.3 4×4 regular cab, long bed. 212,000 miles. Off the bat noticed a strong fuel smell in cab….Did the research and am already planning on re sealing the fuel filter housing. This morning 29° f it started right up, but noticed a knock that I didn’t hear before. Read up, injector possibly. Looking into “hot shots” fuel and oil additive. To help clean things out. 

Besides that I will be taking it into a diesel mechanic that was referred to me sometime in the next week or so. Need an alignment due to driver bad toe wear. 

Any advice before I take it to a mechanic? Or any at all would be greatly appreciated. 

BTW: I’m somewhat mechanically inclined and would like to do my own repairs. With YouTube, FTE forums, and the internet I’m confident I can accomplish most jobs. 

If you have some advice for m.e1994, hop on the forums and lend a helping hand. 

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Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

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