6.7 miles
I did stuff just for the heck of it…didn’t have to.
1) DEF heater replaced under warranty at 66k miles
2) EGR cooler core (just started to clog and was one of the cleanest the truck service manager had seen he said) at 117k miles just before warranty was up... I made sure to remove the new titanium bolts on the EGR feed on the passenger side exhaust manifold that they replaced afterwards and loaded them up with Nickel Never Seize and also chased the bolt holes so I'll be ready for the next one.
3) both rear springs replaced because one of the leafs cracked
4) at least a few sets of the garbage Ford locking hubs that use vacuum to lock up in AUTO but I probably have a vaccum issue somewhere so now I keep them lubed with Planet Safe Lubricant's AiM lube by spraying at the dial/hub interface -- they have to be turned often or else they will lock up, I just lock them in when I need 4WD. I will replace them with a Warn set for the Super Duty. You lose vacuum AUTO feature but so what?
5) Both sets of BJs and the bearing units that they replace because they destroy it when they pull it to R&R the ball joints
6) Driver's side tie rod... but the passenger side tie rod and drag link end were recently replaced at my buddy's shop...
7) I remember a windshield wiper transmission, if that's the correct term for it, under the cowl trim that drives the wipers was replaced under warranty because a dealer screwed something up... they forgot to put a bolt in there...
Everything listed was under warranty, except the passenger side front steering linkage work at my buddy's shop.
The DPF is still original. The truck currently has a P20E8 code which is reductant pressure too low. Bought the DEF pump and the heater (sending unit), Bosch OEM, at a great price with free shipping... gotta watch a few more vids, take a few notes and I'll do the job when I'm on vacation again soon... does not affect truck power at all... no limp mode.
When the DEF heater went out, the truck operated in reduced power and would not remote start.
The first mod to my truck was a Rudy's cold CAC pipe pretty early on in the truck's life.
I installed a S&B intake in my truck. I run a Banks Derringer tuner and Pedal Monster with two Banks original (not the iDash Pros) iDash units to monitor the PIDs I want to (Parameter IDs).
I installed a Filtration Solutions FS2500 oil bypass filter pretty early on in my truck's life, and now running the spin on conversion kit.
I installed a S&S DPK Gen 2 with SNAPP filter in July 2023.
I also installed a Mishimoto oil catch kit but recently replaced their can with a Improved Racing CCR catch can.
Have had a few other codes along the way, posted a thread on this but cannot remember exactly what they were (the boost gauge stuck full open)...
Other than that, my truck has been solid. My drive to work is 18 miles one way, I live in the hills south of Buffalo so I complete my regens on the expressway I drive into/from work, and usually get at least 400 miles to 450, at times can get close to 500, then sometimes less with more stop and go driving locally)... the terrain keeps my emissions happy and working.
Any questions, just ask...
Last edited by Overkill2; Jun 19, 2025 at 09:54 AM. Reason: add to post
Replaced:
EGR valve and rebuilt EGR cooler with new core at around 290,000 miles. (Motor repair)
Replaced thermostat housing and thermostats and upper rad hose earlier this year. (Motor repair)
Replaced EGT sensors on exhaust system between 150k - 275k miles. (Exhaust system repair)
Replaced DEF heater/pump assembly earlier this year. (Exhaust system repair)
Truck still puts a big
on my face. By far the best truck I've owned to date.
Replaced:
EGR valve and rebuilt EGR cooler with new core at around 290,000 miles. (Motor repair)
Replaced thermostat housing and thermostats and upper rad hose earlier this year. (Motor repair)
Replaced EGT sensors on exhaust system between 150k - 275k miles. (Exhaust system repair)
Replaced DEF heater/pump assembly earlier this year. (Exhaust system repair)
Truck still puts a big
on my face. By far the best truck I've owned to date.THIS...
55k on my 2024 truck now.
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Non-powertrain issues: BCM replaced/reprogrammed, steering wheel buttons replaced, intermediate steering shaft repaired, both front door stops replaced, and a few other things
Powertrain things I've done proactively/voluntarily: EGR/DPF/CCV all gone. Engine purrs like a kitten now and oil on the dipstick stays honey colored surprisingly long time. Fuel system protected with a S&S DPK.
Only parts that have failed is;
Water pump
Vacuum pump gasket
Cab Bushings
Upgrades;
Deleted after 48 miles
Full SPE intake pipe kit
SPE CAC
Insane Diesel Bypass oil filtration
AirDog 5G lift pump
High flow low temp thermostat
Zip Kit valve body (removed thermo regulator)
Upper fuel filter delete
SPE pumpkin covers Front and rear
DCR HPFP
Bilstien 5100 shocks
*Soon 70gal S&B fuel tank















