Just received our 04 F250 FX4 lariat crew cab two days ago. Came out of a 99 F250 lariat 2wd sc 7.3. Have noticed 3 things already that I do not like and would like to hear if others have noticed, or not, some of these same things. 1st, the cruise does not keep up with this truck. If you set cruise on 70 in the 7.3 it stayed there up hills,whatever. The 6.0 drops 3 to 5 mph on what i would consider small hills. 2nd, the brakes do not seem to be anywhere close to as good as the 7.3 even after 115000 miles.(99 still had 50%brakes left) Last of all,this truck seems to want to studder when backing up. Build date is 11/04. Thanks.

 

I have a studder in reverse only on cold start up. After engine is at normal operating temps its fine.

As for brakes ya know this truck is heavier and will require more pressure on the pedal.

 

Get me your vin# and I can do some checking....

 

Not to change the subject Andy.. but while your checking vins can you check on this too
Thanks

What do I have

Build date 03/21/03
VIN: 1FTNX21P93EC79934

I got a print out of calibration updates prior to sale which shows
two warranty claim numbers of 108068 and 108763

108763 shows that it was for an ECC processor recall

and 108068 was for: remove and replace EECI label as per Ford recall
what does all this mean and should I have any concerns?

 

emtabmm, my vin is 1ftnw21px4e. thanks. Also, as tower jack said, the reverse studder happens only when engine is cold.

 

Regarding the cruise control, I think it is common for the 6.0's to loose 5 MPH at the bottom of any steep hill. Mine has been worked on once for it but there was no improvement.

RoyC

 

Now I discovered that after the last reflash it doesn't do that any more. At least not today at 29 Degrees F.

 

Gip, not enough #'s, should be 17 digits long....
Guys, I'll check these in the a.m. as the boss (wife) is now yelling for me to come home....

 

1FTNW21PX4EB53473

 

Thanks Andy, I understand all too well

 

Gip: not a good #, please check and advise....

 

ultraclassic: it means that you have the latest update installed and the label was sent to indicate that, you should be good to go...let me know if I can help.... I have included your oasis print...



1FTNX21P93EC79934
11/29/2003
07:09:55
VEHICLE INFORMATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
2003 F-SERIES BODY STYLE
F-250 SUPER CAB 4X4 ENGINE
6.0L DIESEL DI V8 ENGINE CALIBRATION

GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY START DATE 11/14/2003
BUILD DATE 03/21/2003
SALE MILEAGE 00010
EXTENDED COVERAGES:
NO ESP INFORMATION AVAILABLE
REPAIR HISTORY:

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11/07/2003 DEALER: Frank Kennedy Ford
WARRANTY CLAIM NUMBER: 108763 ODOMETER: 000062M
PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
LABOR OP
CONDITION CODE
CONDITION DESC
RECAL ECC PROCESSOR RECAL 000 03T02B 79 SPECIAL CODE: USE ON RECALIBRATE MODULES AS PER FORD PROGRAM

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09/23/2003 DEALER: Frank Kennedy Ford
WARRANTY CLAIM NUMBER: 108068 ODOMETER: 000040M
PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
LABOR OP
CONDITION CODE
CONDITION DESC
TDRIVE PDI TEST DRIVE 000 TDRIVE 82 FREIGHT/POSTAGE/MAIN

ROADTEST VEHICLE AND COMPLETE CHECKLIST

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09/23/2003 DEALER: Frank Kennedy Ford
WARRANTY CLAIM NUMBER: 108068 ODOMETER: 000040M
PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
LABOR OP
CONDITION CODE
CONDITION DESC
000 03L12B

REMOVE AND REPLACE EECI LABEL AS PER FORD RECALL

END OF OASIS REPORT FOR 1FTNX21P93EC79934

 

Andy
Thanks for all the Info. Its good to have a friend in the business

I just have one more question:
Is the 03/21/03 build date a before or after date concerning the early problems with the 6.0?

Thanks again for all the help and information

 

before,

And in reponse to all of this, I have received calls today from people upset that I have provided this information, Just because the truck has an early build date does not mean that it WILL have problems, Just look at Tim larkins truck, it runs fine. If your truck has a driveability issue get it looked at! Not all the trucks run badly and if it does there are ways of dealing with it. I will not post any further help if this is not understood.....The late trucks with the "good" program and injectors will have problems also, I guarantee it. That is why every Ford dealer has and will keep a service department....

 

Mine has A 3/24/03 huntsville build have 8800 miles and have no problems with truck. Only thing is truck smokes on start up asked dealer said it was normal.Oh yea got a sticker in the mail to put on valve cover.