Normal engine temp
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Normal engine temp
I took my truck into the dealer because the engine is not getting up to temp, the highest it will go is 184 and then it drops down to 170 something and back up. Service writer called to say engine temp is normal. I explained to him the temperature fluctuations, the max temp it was getting up to and he asked me what I thought normal operating temperature is and I said 195
Am I incorrect?
ETA: Dealer called to say the truck got up to 184 and that's within spec. The dealer is also refusing to replace the warped rubber mounding around the rear sliding window, said Ford will not cover it. Maybe our Ford rep can chime in?
Am I incorrect?
ETA: Dealer called to say the truck got up to 184 and that's within spec. The dealer is also refusing to replace the warped rubber mounding around the rear sliding window, said Ford will not cover it. Maybe our Ford rep can chime in?
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I'm no expert, but today its 6 degrees (F) above zero...cruising the back roads with 7k lbs. in tow I'm seeing 171 for engine temps. I'm calling it normal because its cold and my t-stat has 81k miles on it. I wouldn't worry.
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I took my truck into the dealer because the engine is not getting up to temp, the highest it will go is 184 and then it drops down to 170 something and back up. Service writer called to say engine temp is normal. I explained to him the temperature fluctuations, the max temp it was getting up to and he asked me what I thought normal operating temperature is and I said 195
Am I incorrect?
ETA: Dealer called to say the truck got up to 184 and that's within spec. The dealer is also refusing to replace the warped rubber mounding around the rear sliding window, said Ford will not cover it. Maybe our Ford rep can chime in?
Am I incorrect?
ETA: Dealer called to say the truck got up to 184 and that's within spec. The dealer is also refusing to replace the warped rubber mounding around the rear sliding window, said Ford will not cover it. Maybe our Ford rep can chime in?
I never pay any attention to coolant temps as I travel so long as they are not going high, but I surely would have thought the coolant temp should be getting up to the opening point of the t-stat, which is 190+ as far as I know.
I do not know what Ford says the correct operating temp is for these trucks.
What ambient temps are you running in where you are?
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Ford rep on here is just a go-between to customer service, they have no technical knowledge or direct contact with any tech support.
I never pay any attention to coolant temps as I travel so long as they are not going high, but I surely would have thought the coolant temp should be getting up to the opening point of the t-stat, which is 190+ as far as I know.
I do not know what Ford says the correct operating temp is for these trucks.
What ambient temps are you running in where you are?
I never pay any attention to coolant temps as I travel so long as they are not going high, but I surely would have thought the coolant temp should be getting up to the opening point of the t-stat, which is 190+ as far as I know.
I do not know what Ford says the correct operating temp is for these trucks.
What ambient temps are you running in where you are?
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At those temps mine is usually around 179*F... In the summer it's usually around 190*F cruising flat and 219*F small hills empty...
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Wonder why manufacturers would put dummie guages on these vehicles. Everyone thinks it should be something other than specs once they see "real" numbers and not know what specs are taking up an appointment from someone that might actually need a repair.
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As to the rubber gasket on the window, is it outside the 3/36 warranty or something?
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Might be a good life lesson. Nothing would change. Coolant temp fluctuates. Oil pressure fluctuates. Lots of variables; temperature, RPM, load, . . . . .
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I took my truck into the dealer because the engine is not getting up to temp, the highest it will go is 184 and then it drops down to 170 something and back up. Service writer called to say engine temp is normal. I explained to him the temperature fluctuations, the max temp it was getting up to and he asked me what I thought normal operating temperature is and I said 195
Am I incorrect?
ETA: Dealer called to say the truck got up to 184 and that's within spec. The dealer is also refusing to replace the warped rubber mounding around the rear sliding window, said Ford will not cover it. Maybe our Ford rep can chime in?
Am I incorrect?
ETA: Dealer called to say the truck got up to 184 and that's within spec. The dealer is also refusing to replace the warped rubber mounding around the rear sliding window, said Ford will not cover it. Maybe our Ford rep can chime in?
FWIW - my truck seems to take FOREVER to warm up when it is cold outside. However, once it does completely warm up, it runs between 198°F and 202°F pretty much regardless the time of year. Like I said, when it is cold it takes much longer to get there but it does indeed get there. Lots of BTUs are required to raise the temperature of that much liquid from low temps to 200°F.
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On my older diesels trucks, 1995 & 2006, I would place a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator, behind the grill, to increase the engine temp in cold weather. You may try this to see if it changes anything. If the temp gauge doesn’t show any higher temp I would think either the gauge is faulty or thermostat is stuck open.
Good luck,
Mike
Good luck,
Mike
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Nope. Dealer said it is deformed due to the window opening and closing.
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On my older diesels trucks, 1995 & 2006, I would place a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator, behind the grill, to increase the engine temp in cold weather. You may try this to see if it changes anything. If the temp gauge doesn’t show any higher temp I would think either the gauge is faulty or thermostat is stuck open.
Good luck,
Mike
Good luck,
Mike