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6.0 problems
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6.0 problems
i have 2003 f 250 lariat and have had nothing but problems with 6.0 since around 500 miles. dealer has replaced injectors, reflashed multiple times, to no avail, i still have the rolling idle, get about 8-10 mpg doing it with math not the computer, engine smokes so bad and the exhaust is so smelly that i cannot have my windows down ever, must always use ac on recirculate or the truck fills up with fumes, the dealer has had my truck nearly 30 days since new and I'm about ready to file for the lemon law but i'm wondering if a new one would be any better, i have 48,000 miles on it and i depend on my truck to run my business, any opinions would be appreciated
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Capt. --There are good '03s and bad ones--there are better 04's and bad ones. I have had virtually no trouble with my 04. My 03 was a nightmare. Don't give up on the 6.0 ford--it's a GREAT engine--maybe try a different dealership??
Get your VIN, motor build date, vehicle build date and get ready for more help and advice than you can imagine.
and the best help for a ford truck on the planet!
Get your VIN, motor build date, vehicle build date and get ready for more help and advice than you can imagine.
and the best help for a ford truck on the planet!
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Originally Posted by captschmitty
i have 2003 f 250 lariat and have had nothing but problems with 6.0 since around 500 miles. dealer has replaced injectors, reflashed multiple times, to no avail, i still have the rolling idle, get about 8-10 mpg doing it with math not the computer, engine smokes so bad and the exhaust is so smelly that i cannot have my windows down ever, must always use ac on recirculate or the truck fills up with fumes, the dealer has had my truck nearly 30 days since new and I'm about ready to file for the lemon law but i'm wondering if a new one would be any better, i have 48,000 miles on it and i depend on my truck to run my business, any opinions would be appreciated
capt schmitty
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You are very vague in telling us what is wrong, no build date no dealership name and location of where you bought the truck...tell us more.
Give good details. Then we can help
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In case your wondering, the motor has a build date on the drivers side valve cover......you will see a bar code and build date if you crank your head just right. I can see mine from looking just standing beside the truck.
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Thanks to all for getting back to me sounds like I hit the right place for advice. It will a couple of days before I can get the details posted, I am currently a Hurricane Charley Refugee. truck is safe at home in garage but we are still without power and water so are staying with relatives on the fla east coast. will post info as soon as I get back,
thanks,
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thanks,
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A hurricane refugee and you're posting about your truck !!!
Wow, have you got your priorities straighter than I ever could
Too bad you can't find a dealer like mine... I have had 32k+ great - FUN miles out of my 8K lb go cart
Wow, have you got your priorities straighter than I ever could
Too bad you can't find a dealer like mine... I have had 32k+ great - FUN miles out of my 8K lb go cart
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Originally Posted by captschmitty
Thanks to all for getting back to me sounds like I hit the right place for advice. It will a couple of days before I can get the details posted, I am currently a Hurricane Charley Refugee. truck is safe at home in garage but we are still without power and water so are staying with relatives on the fla east coast. will post info as soon as I get back,
thanks,
schmitty
thanks,
schmitty
and watch the weather
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Welcome to FTE and good luck with with your Charlie recovery.
With regards to diesel smell in the cab...It seems that many dealers overlook the possbility of cracked exhaust "Y" pipe. May be do to the fact that, as I have heard anyway, they have to pull the cab to replace. You may want to have your dealer inspect for this.
Are you satisfied that your service dept is knowledgeable enough to fix your truck and do they have Ford cerified diesel techs? We have discovered that some dealerships simply are not up to the tasks.
Again, good luck.
With regards to diesel smell in the cab...It seems that many dealers overlook the possbility of cracked exhaust "Y" pipe. May be do to the fact that, as I have heard anyway, they have to pull the cab to replace. You may want to have your dealer inspect for this.
Are you satisfied that your service dept is knowledgeable enough to fix your truck and do they have Ford cerified diesel techs? We have discovered that some dealerships simply are not up to the tasks.
Again, good luck.
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6.0 problems
Ok Guys I'm back after H Charlie and have the info
Vehicle Build Date - 11/02
VIN # 1FTNW20P93EB41590
Stciker on Drivers side Valve Cover has a bar code, the vin #
and below it the following:
ZA 4031 BJ
Here is repair history
Purchased in 5/03
7/25/03 reflashed pcm,ficm,tcm per FSA 03B06
problems still did not go away.
rolling Idle poor fule mileage
8/14/03 replace # 2 and # 7 Injectors with part # 3CZ-9E537_AE Injector Nozzle
reflashed pcm,ficm,tcm, per SSM 0744
problems still do not improve - rolling idle on cold starts - fuel economy 8-10 mpg @ highway speedds
I travel for a living as a contractor and routinely drive 1500 miles per week
1/23/04
30,000 mile service
reflashed with this program
307A12865C or it could be307A13865C
it is hand wriiten on a sticker and not to legible there is no reference to programming on my repair order
vehicle was purchased new at Sam Galloway Ford in Ft. Myers, FL
hope this info will assist you knowledgeable pros in providing me some direction
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Vehicle Build Date - 11/02
VIN # 1FTNW20P93EB41590
Stciker on Drivers side Valve Cover has a bar code, the vin #
and below it the following:
ZA 4031 BJ
Here is repair history
Purchased in 5/03
7/25/03 reflashed pcm,ficm,tcm per FSA 03B06
problems still did not go away.
rolling Idle poor fule mileage
8/14/03 replace # 2 and # 7 Injectors with part # 3CZ-9E537_AE Injector Nozzle
reflashed pcm,ficm,tcm, per SSM 0744
problems still do not improve - rolling idle on cold starts - fuel economy 8-10 mpg @ highway speedds
I travel for a living as a contractor and routinely drive 1500 miles per week
1/23/04
30,000 mile service
reflashed with this program
307A12865C or it could be307A13865C
it is hand wriiten on a sticker and not to legible there is no reference to programming on my repair order
vehicle was purchased new at Sam Galloway Ford in Ft. Myers, FL
hope this info will assist you knowledgeable pros in providing me some direction
Schmitty
