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I think that is because the F150 has higher electrical loads, the main one being the electric steering?
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It used to be with the power stroke 7.3 that the block heaters were installed at the factory in every truck. The option just sold you the cable. Does anyone know if this is the case on the 6.2L? I looked at a couple trucks that had the block heater option. Unfortunately the one I am considering buying does not have it listed on the sticker. Anyone know if they all come with the heater in the softplug and only need a cable?
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Pat
It used to be with the power stroke 7.3 that the block heaters were installed at the factory in every truck. The option just sold you the cable. Does anyone know if this is the case on the 6.2L? I looked at a couple trucks that had the block heater option. Unfortunately the one I am considering buying does not have it listed on the sticker. Anyone know if they all come with the heater in the softplug and only need a cable?
Thanks
Pat
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I often wondered why the F-150 got the 750CCA battery while the Super Duty (gas) got the 650CCA battery. Yes, its true, the F-150 has the electric power steering...but that is it as far as extra electrical loads. You can certainly get as many creature comforts on a Super Duty as you can on an F-150 (excepting the auto-dimming outside mirror, which is low draw).
My last two Volkswagens (2010 and 2012) both had electric power steering as well...they had smaller batteries and 130A alternators. Granted, steering a VW probably requires a smaller assist motor. The F-150 has a 220A alternator. The basic Super Duty comes with a 157A alternator. My 2012 F-250 had the plow package, and was upgraded to 185A. My 2015 F-350 also has the plow package, and has a 200A alternator...all still less than the F-150! And the Super Duty is more likely to have extra, non-factory electrical loads (hence the upfitter switches) which could require a lot of power. So I'm a bit surprised.
Back to the 6.2L block heater, just look underneath to see if it is there. The cord attaches to the block heater on the driver's side of the engine block. That would be cool if all you needed was the cord (it is wrapped in heat shield for factory installation); the 5.0L requires a very expensive retrofit.
My last two Volkswagens (2010 and 2012) both had electric power steering as well...they had smaller batteries and 130A alternators. Granted, steering a VW probably requires a smaller assist motor. The F-150 has a 220A alternator. The basic Super Duty comes with a 157A alternator. My 2012 F-250 had the plow package, and was upgraded to 185A. My 2015 F-350 also has the plow package, and has a 200A alternator...all still less than the F-150! And the Super Duty is more likely to have extra, non-factory electrical loads (hence the upfitter switches) which could require a lot of power. So I'm a bit surprised.
Back to the 6.2L block heater, just look underneath to see if it is there. The cord attaches to the block heater on the driver's side of the engine block. That would be cool if all you needed was the cord (it is wrapped in heat shield for factory installation); the 5.0L requires a very expensive retrofit.
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