That's a valid point. I just made an appointment request and will just bring it in.

 

Not to get off topic but I'm in Battle Creek near where that pileup took place. They were saying 193 cars were involved last I read.

 

I agree 100%. You might be masking over a problem that will cost you down the line. The dealer already has you in the system. Don't back out and possibly void a warranty claim.

 

Nope...I think as the owner I would change the filters and then and only then take it in.


Ensure that the housing and all is nice and clean.

 

Scott, the basis form my decision is that his truck is a 2015 and should be bumper to bumper warranteed. Why chance it for the cost of a filter change. He could even take his filters in and just pay the labor.

 

As I stated a few posts ago, I said screw it and made the appointment. I'm about die for an oil change anyways, so I may as well take care of it at the same time. I appreciate everyone's points, but I will bring it in as its new, stock, and under warranty. I also may sell it soon anyways.

Have a good weekend all.

 

I agree with take the truck in if it's under warranty......call Ford / roadside and have it towed. You will be without the truck ....but your truck will be at the dealership...When it comes to fuel supplements....Try Opti - Lude XPD....When I owned my 2011 and 2013 .....I have no complaints....very good product. When it came to replacing fuel filters .....I always purchased the filters and had the dealership change them just before it was required. So Ford could not hold that against me .....whenever a fuel system problem happened.....I had one HPFP replaced at 117,000 miles on a 2008 .....there were no problems having that approved under the diesel motor warranty. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

I agree Smoke, thanks. I will update after the service apt which should be Monday or Tuesday.

 

I had this happen the past week as well. If you read your Diesel Supplement, it states the following....

Cold start or cold operation (below 32°F (0°C): If this message
appears during a cold start or during cold operation up to 10 minutes
after the initial cold start, monitor the message center. If it disappears
and does not re-appear after the engine has fully warmed up, the low
fuel pressure message is most likely caused by waxed or gelled fuel.
Do not use alcohol based additives to correct fuel gelling. This may
result in damage to the fuel injectors/systems. Use an anti-gel additive
as listed in Maintenance product specifications and capacities
section in this chapter. The customer warranty may be void from using
additives that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications.
If the low fuel pressure message persistently appears after re-fueling
during the cold start and cold operation conditions defined previously
and then disappear when the engine has fully warmed up, consider
different fuel sources.

The condition should clear as the vehicle heats up due to the fuel cooler/fuel recirculation valve unless you are seriously plugged at the primary fuel filter. However, it does not sound like you were.

The PCM also reduces power output by 30% while this warning is set.

You did the correct thing...

 

I just so happened to buy filters 2 weeks ago since they were going to be due soon. I am changing them tomorrow morning....

 

Hope it goes well. Seems like if it was a serious problem with the pump the truck would have shut down, based on what others have said, so there is some hope there.

 

This happened to me. It was the fuel filters. It was cold out at the time as well but maybe I got some bad fuel and the filters clogged up. Not sure. I would think driving it the engine heats the fuel and would thaw out gelling. But maybe it was real bad or a combo. But I changed the filters and it was good.

 

Selling it soon? It's sad that these trucks just can't quite satisfy your expectations, if that is what it is. I hope things settle for you and you find the right vehicle.

 

+1 What's next?

 

A note here on this topic;
If you receive the low fuel pressure message and are able to just let the truck idle the return fuel will warm the fuel enough to de-wax the filters. If you have the time is the key here as there isn't a need to change the filters as the fuel will reconstitute.