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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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big mistake or not?

I bought an 03 250 psd crew srw shortbed with 39k on it. Traded my 01 150 5.4 triton sc. H ad very few probs with the 150 but bought a new toybox trailer weighs 8000 loaded and the 150 struggled under the weight. Now my new truck is in the shop for exhaust fumes coming into the cab. The dealership of couse is already saying 99% of the time its "nothing". Now driving a rental car.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Its probably just something simple like an exhaust leak. I wouldn't worry about it once its fixed.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Usually A Cracked Y Pipe That's What Was Wrong With My 04 Psd
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Thanks for the reply guys. I did call Ford and yes it was a fractured Y pipe. I'm glad they did find it. I was getting the "you aren't used to diesels, they do have that smell you know". b.s. from the service mgr. Thanks for the great input.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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love those service reps. most of them have a Godliness manner to them. They are God, we're complete morons
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gmoneyr.n.
I bought an 03 250 psd crew srw shortbed with 39k on it. Traded my 01 150 5.4 triton sc. H ad very few probs with the 150 but bought a new toybox trailer weighs 8000 loaded and the 150 struggled under the weight. Now my new truck is in the shop for exhaust fumes coming into the cab. The dealership of couse is already saying 99% of the time its "nothing". Now driving a rental car.
Did you get a CarFax with your '01 SD? Also, I would recommend getting an Oasis Report while your truck is in the shop. An Oasis Report is a history of FORD Warranty work performed. If any thing...will give you peace of mind with your new truck.

You did not mention: What '03 PSD do you own? The 7.3L or 6.0L...as they were both available in '03.

Good luck!

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