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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 01:05 PM
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Hi guys so I pulled the trigger on a new truck my first ever my question is is there any breakin periods with theae new motors?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 03:58 PM
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What does your manual say? Typically the only break in advice you will see it to wait either 500 or 1000 miles before towing. Some do that, and some don't.........your truck, your call. Your manual will tell you what the recommendation is though.
 
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Have your dealer run your VIN and make sure that you are not part of the 7.3 engine recall (trucks built from 12/5 to 2/3).
 
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I spoke to the dealer and Ford corp they both told me until March 9th they arent sure which vehicles are affected in my build date.
 
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Have your dealer run your VIN and make sure that you are not part of the 7.3 engine recall (trucks built from 12/5 to 2/3).
It’s not a recall. Dealers are only told to check, not sell or release 7.3 trucks that may fall into the effected time frame. At this time FORD will not be notifying owners of the potential time bomb under the hood.
 
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potential time bomb under the hood.
That’s a little dramatic isn’t it?
 
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That’s a little dramatic isn’t it?
Pretty accurate in fact.
 
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