Notices
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel Engine fitted to 2008 - 2010 F250, F350 and F450 pickup trucks and F350 + Cab Chassis

2008 6.4 setting code P0087 under load, stock engine

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:14 PM
  #1  
snopro29's Avatar
snopro29
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
2008 6.4 setting code P0087 under load, stock engine

I have a 08 6.4 power stroke and when its loaded pulling a hill it will set a P0087 low rail pressure code and then it derates the power until the code clears of you turn it off for a few minutes it's only does it loaded so any help would be great Thanks Dave It has 124000 on it
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:23 PM
  #2  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,375
Likes: 1,860
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
Look for your HPFP as an issue. Check and change your fuel filters. Ensure all is clean. Shine a light in the fuel bowl and check for rust or metal contamination.

Might want to check your extended warranty.

Keep reciepts for your maintance.
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:39 PM
  #3  
snopro29's Avatar
snopro29
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
the filters are new and they get changed on a regular maintence schedule and all looks clean i was thinking of the hpfp and there is a tsb for a code P0088 to replace the pump cause it all test good. i am looking at the cat and the DPF cause it is going into regen alot i test drove it 20 miles and came back to shop and checked the recored data the desired backpressue was about 30 psi lower than the actual filled it up with fuel and on the next test drive it regened again so im thinking that the exhaust might be the problem, and taking the exaust parts out to test drive will set a code i believe?
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:53 PM
  #4  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,375
Likes: 1,860
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
Yes if the parts are missing with out tuning the truck to shut off the regen it will cause problems.
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2011 | 02:03 PM
  #5  
snopro29's Avatar
snopro29
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
that's what i was thinking does someone make a tuner for these so you can take out the DPF and CAT i have been looking but no real hard? Thanks for the info i will post my findings when i get this fixed
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2011 | 02:18 PM
  #6  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,375
Likes: 1,860
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
Spartan, H&S, DPF-R, SCT and probably a few more.
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2011 | 08:04 PM
  #7  
cheezit's Avatar
cheezit
Post Fiend
15 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,123
Likes: 35
From: N. Fort Worth, tx
Club FTE Silver Member

if rail pressure is low and your going in to regens alot odds are its a result of the extra soot load from the p0087 vs an issue with the pipes reaking havoc with the fuel system.
think about it
 
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 08:58 AM
  #8  
Tom's Avatar
Tom
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 738
From: Isanti, MN
Club FTE Gold Member
The OP had another thread in the SD forum about the same issue that was moved down here. I removed it, as there were no useful replies there and it would have just been confusing!

Secondly, is the truck completely stock right now?
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 11:02 AM
  #9  
snopro29's Avatar
snopro29
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
I don't see in our scanner where the pid for the high pressure fuel,in our scanner its not a ford new gen or VCM its aftermarket we have an older new gen plus but it will only go to 2005, Yes the truck is all stock
 
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:55 PM
  #10  
cheezit's Avatar
cheezit
Post Fiend
15 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,123
Likes: 35
From: N. Fort Worth, tx
Club FTE Silver Member

pids are vcv pcv and frp.
 
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2011 | 02:08 PM
  #11  
snopro29's Avatar
snopro29
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
we had this truck at the fore drealer and they told us to replace # 2 injector and when that didnt fix it the said to replace high pressure fuel pump and that didnt fix the problem the repair that fixed it was an updated flash of the ecm
 
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2021 | 12:27 AM
  #12  
danny vang's Avatar
danny vang
New User
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by snopro29
I have a 08 6.4 power stroke and when its loaded pulling a hill it will set a P0087 low rail pressure code and then it derates the power until the code clears of you turn it off for a few minutes it's only does it loaded so any help would be great Thanks Dave It has 124000 on it
were you able to get your trucks problem fixed? I'm currently having the same issue as well with my truck. Can seem to find any kind of solid info on it on what's really going on. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks
 
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2021 | 05:06 AM
  #13  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,375
Likes: 1,860
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
The fix will be a new HPFP. The VCV that is attached to the HPFP is bad.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
minnieub
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Jun 18, 2018 03:48 PM
tucker83014
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
1
Jun 16, 2018 04:02 PM
LeoH
Excursion - King of SUVs
1
May 29, 2014 12:09 PM
markt1993
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
2
May 24, 2009 11:44 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:19 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE