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I have a 2001 V10 last week coming home from work I heard a little thud then when I tried to accelerate RPM's went up but I was not moving. Toad to Ford Dealer. They said engine is gone. Two piston rods broken is what the determined. I took very good care of my truck I bought it used. Had 49,000 when I bought it 75,000 now. What could have caused this. They want $7,500 for new motor.
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I have a 2001 V10 last week coming home from work I heard a little thud then when I tried to accelerate RPM's went up but I was not moving. Toad to Ford Dealer. They said engine is gone. Two piston rods broken is what the determined. I took very good care of my truck I bought it used. Had 49,000 when I bought it 75,000 now. What could have caused this. They want $7,500 for new motor.
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If that engine did indeed break a pair of con rods, then this would NOT have happened:
I heard a little thud then when I tried to accelerate RPM's went up but I was not moving.
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First of all... if your engines "gone"... you have a bigger problem, I'd go back down the road a ways and see if I could pick up its trail first...
Second, I agree with Johnny and Bowtied... if you are somewhat mechanically inclined or know someone who is i suggest you spend some time going over your truck yourself.
Third - 7500 is twice the cost of the motor... Ford doesnt need to pull the cab to extract the 6.8L from the truck... You can do this in your garage yourself or with a buddy for about 5000-5500 depending on what you have and what you have to rent and borrow. The bonus to going this route... 3yr/100,000 Mile Warranty on new (rebuilt) engine. Check out Best Rebuilt Engines.com: Rebuilt engines online I just bought a second engine from them (I do this stuff on the side for extra cash) and I have been very pleased with the service and the part quality from them.
Second, I agree with Johnny and Bowtied... if you are somewhat mechanically inclined or know someone who is i suggest you spend some time going over your truck yourself.
Third - 7500 is twice the cost of the motor... Ford doesnt need to pull the cab to extract the 6.8L from the truck... You can do this in your garage yourself or with a buddy for about 5000-5500 depending on what you have and what you have to rent and borrow. The bonus to going this route... 3yr/100,000 Mile Warranty on new (rebuilt) engine. Check out Best Rebuilt Engines.com: Rebuilt engines online I just bought a second engine from them (I do this stuff on the side for extra cash) and I have been very pleased with the service and the part quality from them.
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I am confused. If you heard a thud yet the engine still was capable of elevated rpm then broken rods are virtually impossible. I would look further into this but it sounds to me like center busted out of the flex plate or if major maybe a broken transmission main shaft. I would be very cautious of this diagnosis given by the dealer. Get a second opinion....Just my .02....
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I am confused. If you heard a thud yet the engine still was capable of elevated rpm then broken rods are virtually impossible. I would look further into this but it sounds to me like center busted out of the flex plate or if major maybe a broken transmission main shaft. I would be very cautious of this diagnosis given by the dealer. Get a second opinion....Just my .02....
I have seen more than one broken Tranny or Driveshaft take out a block from the sudden unloading and slow reaction from the driver.
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For a trip to Vegas... and a few cases of Dos Equis
But the trouble is Im out of vacation through the end of the year.
Seriously though... trippinbillies, what did you find out about your truck?
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And my truck is still sitting on my driveway
