Hello from Idaho, specifically the panhandle. I am happy to be apart of such a knowledgable group, it seems there is a tremendous amount of knowledge here.

Here is the problem I am having. I just bought a new to me, 2005 ford f-350 6.0L turbo diesel with 220,000 miles. It has an EGR delete, and aftermarket intake and exhaust. I am having power loss issues, and cold start issues, and judging from these symptoms, I figured it was the FICM. Through reading posts on this forum, I thought it had to be the FICM. As per the tech folder on this site, I tested the FICM. I first learned that I have one of the Bullet proof FICM's, and when I tested it (3 times) it read between 57.5 and 58V. I conducted this test three times both with just turning the key, and with the truck running. I then took the truck into Ford, and they gave me a list of all of the codes the truck threw:

P0611
p0113
p0405
p0671
p0673
p0675
p0677
p0341

I researched all of these codes, and it seems to point to the FICM, but Ford stated they pulled a reading of 54.5v. The tech then told me that the upgraded bullet proof FICM probably ruined my injectors, because my injectors we not upgraded. Is this True?

Even though my FICM is above the low limit for voltage, can it still be going out? I am taking the truck in to have the batteries load tested, so I will know if they are contributing to my FICM failing. Any insight would be most helpful.

 

Welcome to FTE

There are a bunch of different forums here for different years and series trucks. I'll request that a Moderator move your post where it will get more eyeballs.

 

If you have a 611 code, pretty well you have an issue with the FICM.

You can confirm if you have access to another 6.0. Just pop this FICM into that truck (any PowerStroke-programmed FICM will start and run any other PowerStroke) and see if the codes follow.

Alternatively, we'd be happy to take a look at it for you to see one way or the other what is going on with it - just shoot it out way. Instructions for so doing are on FICMrepair.com.

Hope this helps!

Ed

 

Thank you Sir, I really appreciate your help.

 

Thank you sir. I will look at your site. I really appreciate the help.

 

So I talked to a gentlemen at Bullet proof, and he ensures me that the FICM is not the culprit. I then had my alternator tested, and need to replace it, could this be a cause of the problems I am seeing?

Could the rough running be due to the CAC boots needing replacement? Or am I looking at replacing the Injectors, and glow plugs? If I do have to replace the injectors what do you recommend (Brand)?
Any insight would be great.

 

I took my truck out for a drive, and it seems to shake when going up slight grades, and when I am not giving it throttle, any ideas of what this could mean?

Here is the exact diagnosis from Ford:
Fuel pressure low #7 injector low contribution, glow plugs high resistance+wiring harness, turbo sticking, CAC hoses leaking.

Could any of this be causing my power failure issues, and the vibration? I do not have a lot of money to put into the truck right now, so I need to know what I can fix first in order to get it on the road again. Thank you in advance.

 

57 volts is to high, you only need to see 48 volts and..... you are only looking at half of the Ficm. The 58 is a mod some rebuilders offer, which is not needed, so ED is probably right on with his advice. Care to gamble?

 

Thank you sir, I just took the truck back to Ford and they said it is a "PPT FICM internal failure". Do you know what that means? Should I just order a "half shell". Sorry for all of the questions, but this is my first 6.0l diesel and it is pretty confusing.

Ford tells me that I need to replace all of the injectors, and glow plugs, and put in a new FICM, Bullet proof tells me that the FICM is not the problem and the upgrade will not hurt the injectors, and FICM-repair tells me that they can repair my FICM, and I should put in the 48V FICM. Pretty confusing.

 

Send the FICM to Ed.... then figure out where to go from that point.

 

It does seem that the only way to truly know what is going on is to have the FICM looked at. Alternatively, the OP could install that FICM in another 6.0 to see if the issues move with the module.

Thanks for the support, John!

Ed

 

If it were mine, I would send it to Ed at FICMrepair.com and go from there. One thing is for sure if you do send it to him, he won't sell you anything you don't need and he will do what's right. Too bad most dealerships don't operate on that same principle. Good luck!

 

Wow guys. I am humbled. Thank you so much for your continued support!

 

What ever came of this issue?