Notices
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 2011-current Ford Powerstroke 6.7 L turbo diesel engine

Supplemental Cab Heater

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 04:56 PM
  #1  
PlayersZ28's Avatar
PlayersZ28
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 1
From: Wasaga Beach, ON
Supplemental Cab Heater

I bought my truck used and I don't know what "invisible" options are on it.

Is there the equivalent of the GM RPO option code sticker somewhere? Do I have to ask the dealer what the truck build included?

How do I know if I have the extra heater element?

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 05:02 PM
  #2  
sdetweil's Avatar
sdetweil
Hotshot
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 14
From: Pflugerville, tx
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by PlayersZ28
I bought my truck used and I don't know what "invisible" options are on it.

Is there the equivalent of the GM RPO option code sticker somewhere? Do I have to ask the dealer what the truck build included?

How do I know if I have the extra heater element?

Thanks
add your vin to this url

http://services.forddirect.fordvehic...icker.pdf?vin=
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 06:11 PM
  #3  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,384
Likes: 1,868
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
hope you have it. I do and it is nice to have heat right away.
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 06:41 PM
  #4  
SultanGris's Avatar
SultanGris
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 714
Likes: 1
Start your truck and turn on the heater, if it blows warm right away you got it, if not you don't.
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 07:17 PM
  #5  
bhplumber's Avatar
bhplumber
New User
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
I also bought a used 2013 and don't think it has the optional heater. Does anyone know if you can add it?
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 07:19 PM
  #6  
TRENT310's Avatar
TRENT310
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 6
From: Whitecourt AB, Canada
I think the resistive element is right beside the heater core so there would be quite a bit of interior disassembly to get to it. I bet the hardware costs aren't bad, but it will be either time or labour cost to implement it.
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 07:22 PM
  #7  
PlayersZ28's Avatar
PlayersZ28
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 1
From: Wasaga Beach, ON
Thanks Sam, I'll check that out

Tonight I started the truck and put heat on high, fan full on, vents on. Had heat coming out within maybe five minutes. Don't think the engine would be supplying heat that fast.

My centre stack buttons are all dark at night too even though when I shut it off the stack buttons light up. Must be a setting somewhere as cluster brightness doesn't change it. So many things to figure out, such a big manual to read.
 
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2013 | 07:23 PM
  #8  
PlayersZ28's Avatar
PlayersZ28
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 1
From: Wasaga Beach, ON
Delete. Dup post due to lousy Rogers Internet
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

 Brett Foote
story-2

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-7

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:28 AM
  #9  
jfritz_drfritz's Avatar
jfritz_drfritz
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 224
Likes: 7
From: Regina, Saskatchewan
Originally Posted by PlayersZ28
Thanks Sam, I'll check that out

Tonight I started the truck and put heat on high, fan full on, vents on. Had heat coming out within maybe five minutes. Don't think the engine would be supplying heat that fast.

My centre stack buttons are all dark at night too even though when I shut it off the stack buttons light up. Must be a setting somewhere as cluster brightness doesn't change it. So many things to figure out, such a big manual to read.
The rapid heat option requires either the 200 amp high output alternator or the dual alternator option. Think of it as a hair dryer in your heating system. The heat it puts out at idle from a cold start is noticeable only at the lowest fan setting .on my truck with the auto climate control it starts at the lowest fan speed and the air is warm but if you increased fan speed to max it would not be noticeable. If you must have it warm as soon as you start consider an espar or webasto. Don't waste money trying to retrofit rapid heat, it is of some value but certainly not worth the effort of retrofit (I suspect it would not work without changing the PCM as well)
 
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:31 AM
  #10  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,384
Likes: 1,868
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
put your vin in the link above and see your window sticker.
 
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:53 AM
  #11  
PlayersZ28's Avatar
PlayersZ28
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 1
From: Wasaga Beach, ON
http://services.forddirect.fordvehic...8w3dt5bea11752

Looks like I have the Sup heater
 
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 08:02 AM
  #12  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,384
Likes: 1,868
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by PlayersZ28
You got it. PTC supplemental heater is on the list of options. Mine says rapid but I think they are the same.

My window sticker:
 
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 08:25 AM
  #13  
PlayersZ28's Avatar
PlayersZ28
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 1
From: Wasaga Beach, ON
senix, Thanks. After I posted I went and looked at it again and saw it as PTC.

Quite the difference in option prices for US vs Canada. The SupHt is $250 on yours, $350 on mine. Almost $2,000 extra for the diesel up here.
 
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 08:50 AM
  #14  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,384
Likes: 1,868
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
yup, big differences in prices.
 
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 10:07 AM
  #15  
ScottyDog's Avatar
ScottyDog
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 848
Likes: 0
From: On a Lake in Idaho
Originally Posted by sdetweil
Good post Sam, I like it, thanks for the info!
But I can't quite get there from here...
I put in the link plus my VIN & doesn't get me there?
http://services.forddirect.fordvehic...ticker.pdf?vin=
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:16 PM.

story-0
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

Slideshow: 10 ways Ford is losing to the competition

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 09:52:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

Some great targets in today's expensive world.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 09:35:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-4
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-6
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE