November BS Thread - More posts than Oct?!?!
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From: BLT, MN
Hey Jake,
I am no expert on these issues but I will give it a shot. The 2003 and early 2004's had a number of issues which I cannot even begin to explain. Lets just say they were numerous and many owners had them in the shop waaayyy more than they were driving them. That was all pretty much resolved by late 2004 and into 2005 for sure. The 6.4 had some regeneration issues the first year. Not sure what else but they were known to throw a nice flame out the exhaust tip. The second year did not see many issues that I have heard about.
I am no expert on these issues but I will give it a shot. The 2003 and early 2004's had a number of issues which I cannot even begin to explain. Lets just say they were numerous and many owners had them in the shop waaayyy more than they were driving them. That was all pretty much resolved by late 2004 and into 2005 for sure. The 6.4 had some regeneration issues the first year. Not sure what else but they were known to throw a nice flame out the exhaust tip. The second year did not see many issues that I have heard about.
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From: Suppertown, MN
Ok, since we're kinda talking about the 6.0, what is the deal with them? I'm not trying to offend anyone, but I've heard that the 6.4 and the 6.0 stink something awful. Now, I've a fair amount of experience with the 6.4, (pulling, highway, and hauling) and I don't necessarily buy into that one. Sooo...what's the facts surrounding that? Are there certain years where that is true and untrue? Teach me please!
YouTube - 2008 Ford F250 Flame Thrower
Well Tom just left after having dinner/lunch out here in Supper Town! LOL Sounds like that guy was having trouble with his SCT tunes in his truck. They pulled them out and everything seemed ok.
Fleet Owner
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From: BLT, MN
Cory told me he would like to get something newer as well if he finds the right deal.
I love those flames.
Huh. The guy claimed to have the issue with or without the tuner I thought. It would have been my first suggestion otherwise. Maybe I mis-read his post.
I love those flames.
Huh. The guy claimed to have the issue with or without the tuner I thought. It would have been my first suggestion otherwise. Maybe I mis-read his post.
Posting Guru
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From: Crookston, MN
Ok, I remember my dad's 6.4 knocked like that, but it never threw flames like that. Ours was bought in December of 2007. The knocking eventually went away, as I don't think the Ford Servicing ever found it. Thanks guys, I appreciate the shared knowledge!
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From: Hampstead, NC
6.0...
Issues:
Head gaskets
Egr valves
Egr coolers
Icp
Hpop
Oil cooler
Ficm failure
Injectors
Jay is right on with late 04 being much better. However, they really require good maintenance. If you want a tuner on a 6.0, you need to do head studs and gaskets. Egr delete is surely a good plan along with a coolant filter.
Good tire afternoon all!
Issues:
Head gaskets
Egr valves
Egr coolers
Icp
Hpop
Oil cooler
Ficm failure
Injectors
Jay is right on with late 04 being much better. However, they really require good maintenance. If you want a tuner on a 6.0, you need to do head studs and gaskets. Egr delete is surely a good plan along with a coolant filter.
Good tire afternoon all!
Fleet Owner
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From: BLT, MN
Fleet Owner
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From: BLT, MN
Here you go Tom...
SEAT HEATERS INSTALLED FOR FREE !!!
Edit: Good afternon Cory. I think spending someones money is the one thing we all accell at doing
SEAT HEATERS INSTALLED FOR FREE !!!
Edit: Good afternon Cory. I think spending someones money is the one thing we all accell at doing
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Fleet Owner
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From: BLT, MN
And just a reminder that there is a GTG thread for December in caase people have not seen it. Not too much traction on the thread yet but it is looking like Dec 4th will be the day. Please chime in though
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From: Suppertown, MN
Well it looks like Jay and myself were both right or wrong depending on how you look at it.....LOL We do know that Cory wants a crew cab!
Yes sir Cory we love spending someone else's money! Thanks!
Always nice to be busy Lee!
Yes sir Cory we love spending someone else's money! Thanks!
Always nice to be busy Lee!
Fleet Owner
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From: BLT, MN
We talked at the last camping trip and we both agreed that while the 7.3 is the best work horse that best case scenario you STILL have an 8 year old engine and body. So that is why he was thinking something newer. At least that was my interpretation