View Poll Results: Programmer or stock/coolant issues
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2005 Owner Poll
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I have to agree with the majority, I have a stock truck no issues no visits to dealer,
no problems, change all my fluids myself. no problems LOVE THIS TRUCK!!!!!!, P.S.
the only fart you hear is when I fire up the speed to pass a dodge or Chevy, the farts from me, HA! HA!
no problems, change all my fluids myself. no problems LOVE THIS TRUCK!!!!!!, P.S.
the only fart you hear is when I fire up the speed to pass a dodge or Chevy, the farts from me, HA! HA!
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From: Other side of the sunrise
No mods and no problems with coolant at all. In fact, the only problem I have ever had with this truck, in 21600 miles, is the pesty ol egr valve as it related with the stock program. This has since been remedied by Ford with the latest reflash to address it. Other than that, my truck has been a great truck to own. The best I have ever had!
Last edited by olfordsnstone; Dec 7, 2005 at 10:58 AM.
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From: Washington
Guys or gals the reason I posted this poll was very simple in that I have contacted numerous Ford Diesel techs who have all blamed aftermarket programmers, chips, etc etc etc on coolant problems with the 6.0. When asked to explain that claim they all look like they just got caught with babysitter? I do not have a programmer or any, "performance enhancing device" and yet my 05 eats coolant like a worn out date.
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From: Gilroy, CA
2005 F250 Lariat CC PSD Torqueshift FX4 LB
No Mods and no engine problems at 17,000 miles.
Had two check engine lights in the past year.
First was for the low fuel sensor not responding. Dealer dropped the fuel tank and replaced the sensor.
Second was for some kind of remote start problem. Truck does not have the remote start option. Dealer said Ford is aware of this and they say it is a computer glitch. They recommended I do not top off the fuel tank and to make sure the engine is turned off when fueling. Apparently adding fuel with the engine running confuses the computer and topping off the fuel tank on fillups aggravates the situation further. I always turned the engine off when fueling and I stopped topping off the tank when the fuel nozzel shuts off.
No Mods and no engine problems at 17,000 miles.
Had two check engine lights in the past year.
First was for the low fuel sensor not responding. Dealer dropped the fuel tank and replaced the sensor.
Second was for some kind of remote start problem. Truck does not have the remote start option. Dealer said Ford is aware of this and they say it is a computer glitch. They recommended I do not top off the fuel tank and to make sure the engine is turned off when fueling. Apparently adding fuel with the engine running confuses the computer and topping off the fuel tank on fillups aggravates the situation further. I always turned the engine off when fueling and I stopped topping off the tank when the fuel nozzel shuts off.
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From: Nothern Indiana
Originally Posted by J.Lauer
Guys or gals the reason I posted this poll was very simple in that I have contacted numerous Ford Diesel techs who have all blamed aftermarket programmers, chips, etc etc etc on coolant problems with the 6.0. When asked to explain that claim they all look like they just got caught with babysitter? I do not have a programmer or any, "performance enhancing device" and yet my 05 eats coolant like a worn out date.
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Wonder how many with coolant leaks from the tank work their engines hard by towing a significant load. This seems to be the only time my 04 has the "coolant puking" problem from the reservoir.
Happens when pulling my 12,000 lb fifthwheel, but not my 7,000 lb boat.
Wonder how many that have never seen the problem pull less than 10K or never tow at all????
HMMMMMM
Happens when pulling my 12,000 lb fifthwheel, but not my 7,000 lb boat.
Wonder how many that have never seen the problem pull less than 10K or never tow at all????
HMMMMMM