In an earlier thread I stated that I was experiencing Erratic starting issues with my f-250 6.0. I was told the FICM was bad and had it replaced ($1200.00). I replaced both batteries myself ($200.00). A few days later, No start. I was then told I had 2 bad injectors And was quoted $1300.00 to replace. I was not happy with my initial service and thought a second opinion was warranted. I took my truck to the dealership, where they confirmed 2bad injectors was the cause of the starting issue. I had them replace injector 3 & 5 and also had them install the Blue Spring along with new stand pipe and dummy plug. ($1300.00). 4 days later I was stranded when again my truck would not start. The truck was towed to the dealership again where they told me I now have an air leak on my driver side valve cover. After further inspection I was told I would now need new stand pipe and dummy plug on driver side. They also told me I may have 2 more injectors going bad and that I may want to replace. I did not like where this was going , but also felt I was stuck and gave the go ahead to make the repairs ($1300.00). An hour later Ford called and said I also had an stc fitting at the HPO leaking ($650.00)...........Is this even possible...........I am bleeding money

 

It is too late now, but so much of that we could have helped you through.

The STC fitting and dummy plugs are definite weak points. so is the FICM - especially if you have run for awhile with bad batteries.

A bad FICM can lead to failed injectors (and so can low fuel pressure - so make sure you don't have that issue).

All of it seems very common unfortunately. Just dribbling it in sounds pretty bad though.

As far as the prices go, it seems a little high to me, but I am not the best person to ask on dealership costs.

 

yep its Possible STC does go bad 05

You got Hosed because the tech Didnt Know how to Diagnos your truck


Some Freindly advice is to get a Gauge and use that to keep a Leash on the shop

I DONT buy for a second that 6-10 Parts ALL DIED AT the SAME TIME

 

Sure, a bad ficm can kill injectors.

I've seen more then once where fixing a HPO leak in one spot can create another leak. Never once would I only do one side dummy plugs and stand pipes anyways.

TO the OP, you could have sent the ficm out to be improved for about $250. Two injectors and plug/pipe per side should be about $900 a side. The STC price isn't to out of line though...

 

That Stuff right there Makes the Good Techs get an Undeserved Bad Rap

I have seen BACKYARD Folks Do Better than that with a Cheap Gauge and aliuttle Diagnostic Work

The amount of Diagnostic equipment a shop would have Makes this Story even Worse






Your HPO System should be good to go its ALL New LOL

A FICM From ED runs like 500 with GOOD Parts and a Tune you would been happier with it


Like Mark says its to late Now let them do STC and Next time use this website

 

For all the good techs, there are plenty not so good! You got that right...

All the diag equipment in the world is worthless without a good operator...

 

Anybody wanna wager on weather or not it starts tomorrow.

 

All the good techs in Texas are going to the oilfield ......................

I don't believe ANY dealership is able to retain much experience anymore.

Three shops I was aware of or did business with. All three of them are hurting for diesel techs with experience.

 

Boy, I would sure hope it does after all that...

 

The oil fields in North Dakota are having that effect around here to Mark.

 

Would they hire a Canadian on a temporary part-time basis? I sure could use a good vacation to somewhere warm with lots of hotties with big hooters to look at.

 

Definitely good-news/bad-news!

ps - don't tell cheezit I am whining!!!

 

It really bothers me that in the beginning my hpo tested good. I didn't have any leaks until after the the first set of injectors were installed. It is also very troublesome that in one week only injectors 3 & 5 tested bad ( by 2 different shops). And then 3 days later 2 more are testing bad.......Really?

 

Yeah, if they tested good that does suck.

But sometimes o-rings don't make it past the removal. A good shop would have pre-sold you on the plugs and pipes regardless...

 

A HPO Leak can throw the Inject Balance test off