Coming back from the race track the truck was running good cruising at about 75, when I got back to where there are red lights I stoped at a red light and when I took off it seemed like the motor got real quiet and puffed some white smoke, but then ran good again, then when I got into my town it started to smoke all the time. I pulled it into the garage and shut it off and restarted it and it pours out white smoke from the exhaust. HELP!

 

failed egr cooler?

 

Check your coolant resevoir to see if your level is down. Also check to see if you're getting any liquid out the tail pipe.

 

Yes I am loosing fluid out of the bottle and the fan starts screaming when I go up a hill when I tow the trailer, but today I only had 1 kart in the back. I filled the bottle up to the level last week and now it is low.

 

Sounds like am EGR cooler is blown. SMell the exhaust - if it smells "sweet" like anti-freeze - that's the issue. If it smells like fuel, you've got other problems.

The low water is pretty much a give away though. You'll want to take care of it very soon. Clogged oil cooler usually causes the blown EGR cooler. Don't drive it with loads, in fact, I wouldn't drive it at all until you get it fixed.

Good stuff here to look at to get more educated.

Symptoms of a Bad EGR Cooler

There's a ton of stuff on the forum, it's a common issue with the 6.0. Mine blew right after I bought my truck-could hardly see anyone behind me. Spent two weekends fixing it. A pro can get it done in a day, but you better have some $aving$ on hand.

 

i 2nd tat opinion. no driving until she gets fixed. i'd replace the oil cooler, egr cooler, and update other parts while i'm still in there and i have the engine torn out. stc fitting, updated dummy plugs, updated standpipes comes to mind. but it depends on what year ur 6.0 is.

 

Looks like he has an 06

Cheezit is going to be DEAD ON the MONEY

you risk Head Gasket and or Hydrolock Issues with this Failure A Gauge is a MUST for the 6.0L

Get a ScanGaugeII you can keep an eye on this next time and address it before the EGR Cooler Bursts

There is a diagnostic procedure to verify the Health of the system that has Failed on your truck

This would be a Good time to install a few updated parts as well as DOM Mentioned

And 98% of the time EGR Cooler failure is because the Oil Cooler is Plugged inside ON the Coolant side of the Oil Cooler From these possibilities= Golden Goo from Ford Gold coolant however there is some debate on this (Also why I mention a ELC or Extended Life Coolant that CAT EC-1 Rated preferably Silicate Free) Or From Casting Sand from casting process of rthe Block and also from Lack of Cooling system Maintenance


So I will add a Coolant filter and ELC to the List

With Proper Repair of the oil cooler Meaning that the Cooling system Needs Repeated Flushing with Cleaners and water flushing till Clear adition of a coolant filter there are Not many repeat Failures.

Iv seen guys change 3-4 oil coolers and Mad as all get out Badmouthing Ford for design BUT when it came right down to it they Did NOT Address the ROOT CAUSE and had repeat Failures

If you take to a shop for repair you might want to Flush Cooling system on your own Because Alot of shops wont do the repeated Cooling system Flushes. LOTS of Folks get Bitten by this Its one of those deals the shop knows over time the Oil Cooler will Plug again and you will Be Back

The Best thing you can do at this point is research Bullet proofing the truck and address things so dont have to do this again. Your Model year Needs these other things addressed

 

The fan is probably coming on strong due to excessive oil temps because of a clogged oil cooler. The clogged oil cooler also caused your EGR cooler to fail due to restricted or no coolant flow to the EGR cooler allowing it to over heat. I would not drive as you run the risk of hydro locking the motor, which could lead to more serious and costly problems.

 

Sorry I didn't mention the year, it is a 2004 with 55,000 miles. I have a mechanic coming over tommorrow night that does work on the side. Thanks for the fast replys. Will let you know what he says.

 

Best of luck!

 

Keep up posted.

 

I just got truck back from mechanic, it was the egr and oil cooler, replaced them both, now the truck runs good, but every once in a while when I stop and go to take off the motor goes quiet for a second and spits and sputters and then takes off.

 

Probably got junk in the HPO System and IPR Screen is Plugged Partialy

Have any Gauges???

 

Hope they flushed the Coolant

and a coolant filter would be a GOOD Idea