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Question for you folks
I’ve got a 2019 Super Duty 6.7 and usually take it south for the COLD months.
Unfortunately, this year I have to get a knee replacement and have to stay home.
Wasn’t planning to use it in bad weather but yesterday it sent me a message through the app that it had gone into battery saver mode. Haven’t had it running in 3 weeks and it’s been real cold here.
Forecast for about 6” snow here today (and more each day for the next few days) so early this morning before the snow hitI took it out for a good run.
Noticed that it only got to a maximum of 182°F on trans and slightly hotter on oil, thermostat didn’t even open and I was running highway for 30-40 miles.
Thinking that if I’m going to have to take for a run periodically this winter I probably need to put something in front of radiator to reduce some air flow so it gets up to temperature.
The truck has towing package and snow plowing package (even though it’ll never plow snow so I think the cooling system is pretty heavy duty.
For the life of me I can’t remember the proper name of the ”mask” you can put on grill that you can use to restrict a little or a lot on the air through rad.
Does anyone use these and if so can you recommend one or any advice if it should be used or not.
Thanks in advance, Happy Holidays
Unfortunately, this year I have to get a knee replacement and have to stay home.
Wasn’t planning to use it in bad weather but yesterday it sent me a message through the app that it had gone into battery saver mode. Haven’t had it running in 3 weeks and it’s been real cold here.
Forecast for about 6” snow here today (and more each day for the next few days) so early this morning before the snow hitI took it out for a good run.
Noticed that it only got to a maximum of 182°F on trans and slightly hotter on oil, thermostat didn’t even open and I was running highway for 30-40 miles.
Thinking that if I’m going to have to take for a run periodically this winter I probably need to put something in front of radiator to reduce some air flow so it gets up to temperature.
The truck has towing package and snow plowing package (even though it’ll never plow snow so I think the cooling system is pretty heavy duty.
For the life of me I can’t remember the proper name of the ”mask” you can put on grill that you can use to restrict a little or a lot on the air through rad.
Does anyone use these and if so can you recommend one or any advice if it should be used or not.
Thanks in advance, Happy Holidays
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I have a 2019 and want to know why sub 200 degrees is a problem?
also...I recently discovered that oil pan temps are 15 to 20 degrees hotter than sensor temps...makes me worry even less if the concern is trying to maintain higher temps to evaporate water and fuel.
also...I recently discovered that oil pan temps are 15 to 20 degrees hotter than sensor temps...makes me worry even less if the concern is trying to maintain higher temps to evaporate water and fuel.
Last edited by speakerfritz; Dec 29, 2025 at 06:44 AM.
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I wouldn't worry about the temps if your only taking it out to exercise the truck. Maybe want to get a battery maintainer and not think about a dead or low battery in the cold months.
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[QUOTE=speakerfritz;21731804]I have a 2019 and want to know why sub 200 degrees is a problem?
I don’t know that sub 200 degrees is a problem.
My thoughts are that when vehicle is getting extremely limited use in weather that is basically terrible it should be run to get up to temperatures where the thermostat opens up and maintained there to ensure that any moisture is dissipated, DPF isn’t being clogged up etc.
I’m certainly no expert on the subject,just had a thought and decided to ask the opinion of others more knowledgeable than myself.
I don’t know that sub 200 degrees is a problem.
My thoughts are that when vehicle is getting extremely limited use in weather that is basically terrible it should be run to get up to temperatures where the thermostat opens up and maintained there to ensure that any moisture is dissipated, DPF isn’t being clogged up etc.
I’m certainly no expert on the subject,just had a thought and decided to ask the opinion of others more knowledgeable than myself.
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O P, the "mask" you are asking about is called a " winter front" or grill cover. Not really needed imho. Keep a battery tender on it and you'll be fine. Good luck with the knee replacement.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ter-front.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ter-front.html
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I’ve got a 2019 Super Duty 6.7 and usually take it south for the COLD months.
Unfortunately, this year I have to get a knee replacement and have to stay home.
Wasn’t planning to use it in bad weather but yesterday it sent me a message through the app that it had gone into battery saver mode. Haven’t had it running in 3 weeks and it’s been real cold here.
Forecast for about 6” snow here today (and more each day for the next few days) so early this morning before the snow hitI took it out for a good run.
Noticed that it only got to a maximum of 182°F on trans and slightly hotter on oil, thermostat didn’t even open and I was running highway for 30-40 miles.
Thinking that if I’m going to have to take for a run periodically this winter I probably need to put something in front of radiator to reduce some air flow so it gets up to temperature.
The truck has towing package and snow plowing package (even though it’ll never plow snow so I think the cooling system is pretty heavy duty.
For the life of me I can’t remember the proper name of the ”mask” you can put on grill that you can use to restrict a little or a lot on the air through rad.
Does anyone use these and if so can you recommend one or any advice if it should be used or not.
Thanks in advance, Happy Holidays
Unfortunately, this year I have to get a knee replacement and have to stay home.
Wasn’t planning to use it in bad weather but yesterday it sent me a message through the app that it had gone into battery saver mode. Haven’t had it running in 3 weeks and it’s been real cold here.
Forecast for about 6” snow here today (and more each day for the next few days) so early this morning before the snow hitI took it out for a good run.
Noticed that it only got to a maximum of 182°F on trans and slightly hotter on oil, thermostat didn’t even open and I was running highway for 30-40 miles.
Thinking that if I’m going to have to take for a run periodically this winter I probably need to put something in front of radiator to reduce some air flow so it gets up to temperature.
The truck has towing package and snow plowing package (even though it’ll never plow snow so I think the cooling system is pretty heavy duty.
For the life of me I can’t remember the proper name of the ”mask” you can put on grill that you can use to restrict a little or a lot on the air through rad.
Does anyone use these and if so can you recommend one or any advice if it should be used or not.
Thanks in advance, Happy Holidays
You should get a battery maintainer and keep the batteries charged up while it sits.
The next is you should have the block heater plugged in during the times it sits in the piled up snow.
And, once back on your feet, get the batteries tested to make sure they are healthy and replace if needed.
Last edited by Ltngdrvr; Dec 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM.
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Your truck should be OK, but you can add a small patch of cardboard in front of the radiator if it makes you happy. Remove this if towing or hauling.
It's about 20°F in central KY and my '22 Superduty 6.7 is plugged in and doing well. It has winterized fuel in it. Temps will be lower on cold weather trips as is expected. The cab is plenty warm thanks to the insta-heat option. I drive it about 16 miles twice per month and take a longer drive of 100+ miles about once per month. I have two year old Motorcraft AGM batteries. No battery saver warnings. I have battery warmers and a 6 amp charger if temps go single digit. I use Rotella T6 5W40 in winter and 15W40 in summer. No issues to report lately.
It's about 20°F in central KY and my '22 Superduty 6.7 is plugged in and doing well. It has winterized fuel in it. Temps will be lower on cold weather trips as is expected. The cab is plenty warm thanks to the insta-heat option. I drive it about 16 miles twice per month and take a longer drive of 100+ miles about once per month. I have two year old Motorcraft AGM batteries. No battery saver warnings. I have battery warmers and a 6 amp charger if temps go single digit. I use Rotella T6 5W40 in winter and 15W40 in summer. No issues to report lately.
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In my opinion, a block heater is less important than a battery maintainer, especially for seldom-driven vehicles. The engine doesn't get hurt by sitting there cold and stationary.
Block heater for 2 hours before you start it is helpful, but still, in my opinion, less important than a battery maintainer.
Block heater for 2 hours before you start it is helpful, but still, in my opinion, less important than a battery maintainer.
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Battery maintainer is a good idea, and I guess the fuel is winterized if it ran it so ok there.
Plug it in but disconnect it from the wall plug unless you plan to drive it that day. No reason to waste electricity or run something not being needed.
Plug it in but disconnect it from the wall plug unless you plan to drive it that day. No reason to waste electricity or run something not being needed.
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Thanks for your advice guys.
i have the block heater plugged into a programmable receptacle. Set to come on for 3 hours if the temperature hits 10 degrees between 5 & 7 AM. I can also turn it on at any time if later in day.
Going out today to pick up a maintainer. Figure a Noco Genius 2A should do it.
I know the 2 batteries have modules and the negative should be connected so the module sees power going into batteries but with 2 batteries and alternators…..
what do you think the hook up should be?
Thanks again, looking forward to your input.
Bob
oh and bye the way, I also am old enough to remember using cardboard to block air. Did it on a 69 Mini Cooper I had.
i have the block heater plugged into a programmable receptacle. Set to come on for 3 hours if the temperature hits 10 degrees between 5 & 7 AM. I can also turn it on at any time if later in day.
Going out today to pick up a maintainer. Figure a Noco Genius 2A should do it.
I know the 2 batteries have modules and the negative should be connected so the module sees power going into batteries but with 2 batteries and alternators…..
what do you think the hook up should be?
Thanks again, looking forward to your input.
Bob
oh and bye the way, I also am old enough to remember using cardboard to block air. Did it on a 69 Mini Cooper I had.
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And, a couple of hours a morning will hardly bump that light bill, block heater doesn't use that much juice.