Just picked up a set of fuel filters from local dealer, and when I removed the primary filer, I found that the end that goes up into the housing is different from the filter I removed. See photo below.

I thought I read somewhere that the filter had been upgraded, but don't know for sure. did the old filter have a short end, and the new filter have an extended neck, with an o-ring around the outside?

TIA...............Gary

 

I'm having trouble getting a picture to display.
I'll try again with a pic of the 2 different fuel filters.

 

You're good to go,that is the updated filter. I've used the new filter the last couple changes and it works fine.

 

Thanks for the reply......

So on the old filter, it looks like there is a groove at the top..... maybe for an o-ring ??....... but there was no o-ring in there, and I didn't see it up in the housing.

I just want to make sure it isn't stuck somewhere going to cause a problem in the future.

 

Nope,the old filter did not have an o-ring. You are good my friend. I had the same questions the first time I saw the new filter myself,you're not the first. lol. I'm just glad I could help you the same way the others on here helped me!

 

Off topic WH 6.0 but can you tell me about this...

STOCK TUNING(VXCF9 FLASH)

 

I don't know the numbers, but I think its the High Idle mod. for long periods of Idleing was that your Q ? the list has some real good up grades btw.

 

I looked it up, it's a flash from FORD that is supposed to fix some things like stiction and FICM issues?, but people say that it cause fuel economy and power to suffer. I'll stay away until I research more.

 

Horrible MPG, but great cold starts with the induction heating, but also:

The PCM and FICM calibration update contains improvement actions to address the following symptoms:

False DTC P0470 - Exhaust pressure sensor A circuit fault due to a freezing condition.

False DTC P0404 - Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) performance due to a stuck turbocharger condition.

Cooling loss protection - Revised engine protection strategy when an engine over-temperature condition is present. Vehicles updated with this service calibration will display higher temperature gauge readings when high engine oil temperature (EOT) conditions or high engine coolant temperature (ECT) are encountered and may disable EGR operation to prevent possible EGR cooler damage.

Oil cooler efficiency monitor - DTC P012F stored and wrench warning lamp illuminated when the oil coolers efficiency drops below a specified threshold for a given speed and vehicle load condition.

Turbocharger vane sweep strategy - Performs a sweep of the turbocharger vanes and unison ring during stationary idle conditions. Vane sweep can occur once per hour to help reduce turbocharger sticking.

FICM low voltage detection monitor - DTC P0560 stored and wrench warning lamp illuminated when PCM vehicle power (VPWR) parameter identifier (PIDS) is below 10.25V for 60 seconds or below 9V for 4 seconds.

Turbocharger over boost detection - DTC P0234 stored and wrench warning lamp illuminated when a turbocharger over boost condition occurs.




With all that said you couldn't pay me to load that strategy onto my truck. The previous VXCF7 strategy is known as the "FICM Killer"


Josh

 

WOW you forgot nausea, vomit, the runs, **** cramp, tennis elbo, and stinky feet. No Thanks. I"ll stay with what I have.

 

Is there an easy way to check to see if I have the VXCF5? Also, can you go back to VXCF5 from VXCF9 or is it once you've flashed, there is no turning back?

 

PHP Gryphon allows changing strategies.

Not sure I would choose the VXCF5... Most go back to VXCF4.

Another consideration is what FICM strategy you have as well.

Josh

 

Which FICM strategy do I need or should I be looking for?

 

I am not a good one to answer that... I am the oddball that likes the Post-Cycle "Buzz" FICM flash.


You can go with one of the hybrid strategies like the Atlas40 that is supposed to combine the best traits of each OEM flash.

Josh

 

Bullitt390 hit it on the nose. It is the latest flash (as far as I know) from Ford for the 6.0. I had it flashed at the dealer shortly after the VXCF9 flash came out. I wanted it because of the vane sweep for the turbo. I already run an Insight so the wrench light and temp. stuff didn't concern me. The reduction in fuel mileage was not advertised but did come with it as well,what a bonus. Lol. However,I did not notice a reduction in power like some have.