Bolt dropped down the plenum...
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A friend of mine in NC traded in his 5.9L Cummins Dodge for a 2018 6.7L Cummins RAM. Despite the fact that the 2018 is more power and comfort, he claims he would like the 5.9L back. His 2018 has the CP3, so he is in the clear regarding that mess, but he misses the old diesel.
Since he bought the 2018 new, it has been in the shop 5 times for sensor failures and various other things. Now that it is out of warranty, he is skeptical about how long they will keep it to tow their Airstream cross country. If anyone thinks Ford is immune to these issues that cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars, jump over to the 6.7L forum. Same goes for gasoline engines like some of the 3.5L's or the new 7.3L.
I follow a Ford tech on YouTube simply for education sake and he had a sub 1000 mile new 7.3L gasoline truck in for a front cover replacement. Maybe this is 1 in 1,000,000 bad luck, but maybe not.
I sincerely hope my truck is with me the day I am no longer able to drive because paying $40,000 - $60,000 for a "reliable" new to me (used, new are too expensive) truck is not a possibility based on budget or desire.
Since he bought the 2018 new, it has been in the shop 5 times for sensor failures and various other things. Now that it is out of warranty, he is skeptical about how long they will keep it to tow their Airstream cross country. If anyone thinks Ford is immune to these issues that cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars, jump over to the 6.7L forum. Same goes for gasoline engines like some of the 3.5L's or the new 7.3L.
I follow a Ford tech on YouTube simply for education sake and he had a sub 1000 mile new 7.3L gasoline truck in for a front cover replacement. Maybe this is 1 in 1,000,000 bad luck, but maybe not.
I sincerely hope my truck is with me the day I am no longer able to drive because paying $40,000 - $60,000 for a "reliable" new to me (used, new are too expensive) truck is not a possibility based on budget or desire.
Gets real scary when you contemplate actually trying to make a living running a truck.
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A friend of mine in NC traded in his 5.9L Cummins Dodge for a 2018 6.7L Cummins RAM. Despite the fact that the 2018 is more power and comfort, he claims he would like the 5.9L back. His 2018 has the CP3, so he is in the clear regarding that mess, but he misses the old diesel.
Since he bought the 2018 new, it has been in the shop 5 times for sensor failures and various other things. Now that it is out of warranty, he is skeptical about how long they will keep it to tow their Airstream cross country. If anyone thinks Ford is immune to these issues that cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars, jump over to the 6.7L forum. Same goes for gasoline engines like some of the 3.5L's or the new 7.3L.
I follow a Ford tech on YouTube simply for education sake and he had a sub 1000 mile new 7.3L gasoline truck in for a front cover replacement. Maybe this is 1 in 1,000,000 bad luck, but maybe not.
I sincerely hope my truck is with me the day I am no longer able to drive because paying $40,000 - $60,000 for a "reliable" new to me (used, new are too expensive) truck is not a possibility based on budget or desire.
Since he bought the 2018 new, it has been in the shop 5 times for sensor failures and various other things. Now that it is out of warranty, he is skeptical about how long they will keep it to tow their Airstream cross country. If anyone thinks Ford is immune to these issues that cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars, jump over to the 6.7L forum. Same goes for gasoline engines like some of the 3.5L's or the new 7.3L.
I follow a Ford tech on YouTube simply for education sake and he had a sub 1000 mile new 7.3L gasoline truck in for a front cover replacement. Maybe this is 1 in 1,000,000 bad luck, but maybe not.
I sincerely hope my truck is with me the day I am no longer able to drive because paying $40,000 - $60,000 for a "reliable" new to me (used, new are too expensive) truck is not a possibility based on budget or desire.
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How TF did that thing get all the way back to #7???? That bolt was impersonating a roulette ball to make it past the easy holes!!
I hate that this happened, but glad you have the right attitude. You know we are all rooting for you and still hoping for the best outcome given the circumstances.
Thanks for the update!!!
I hate that this happened, but glad you have the right attitude. You know we are all rooting for you and still hoping for the best outcome given the circumstances.
Thanks for the update!!!
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I recently found a small drift punch that I thought I'd lost a long time ago sitting on top of my fuel tank. Found it when it took the catwalk decking off to have a bolt repaired on the receiver hitch. Why I put it there I have no idea...I normally use it to tap a hole in the oil filter at oil change time. It had been back there for 6 months I bet lol.
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Seems like a nice fella to chat with.
I trust my truck, but that is most likely because the dealer being involved is not a requirement when something needs attention. I read the other day that injectors for the new 6.7L PSD have serial numbers that need to be programmed into one of the modules in order to work.
Don't know the validity of the statement, but it wouldn't surprise me. I can only assume RAM has a similar requirement for essential parts on their trucks.
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Not only do most new cars need ‘programmed’, they connect via WiFi at the stealership .
They have the option to review your stored data and see top speed, he type of braking events that have occurred and the times of day the vehicle is used. Ask Tiger how this data can affect you.
They have the option to review your stored data and see top speed, he type of braking events that have occurred and the times of day the vehicle is used. Ask Tiger how this data can affect you.
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Not only do most new cars need ‘programmed’, they connect via WiFi at the stealership .
They have the option to review your stored data and see top speed, he type of braking events that have occurred and the times of day the vehicle is used. Ask Tiger how this data can affect you.
They have the option to review your stored data and see top speed, he type of braking events that have occurred and the times of day the vehicle is used. Ask Tiger how this data can affect you.
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