Smoke Situation
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From: Florence,SC
Originally Posted by Fuxton1
Just an update, i brought it in to the dealership and they said they cant warranty anything because i removed the cat. She goes into telling me that whatever is wrong (because the didnt even look) is most likely cause by the decrease in backpressure. I hate dealerships.
try another dealer but you should have realized you cannot change to much.
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Originally Posted by hschiro
Replace your CAT, take the programmer off and go to another dealer.
Gees, now I'm getting mad
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KW5413- I would think that by re-installing the CAT and removing the programmer, that the tech or any tech would be able to properly diagnose the problem. I realize that there have been modifications to the vehicle, but nothing dramatic by any means; when you look at what can and is done to these vehicles on a daily basis. Yea, you run a risk by making any change to a vehicle and that is a decision each person has to make (to modify or not) but minor enhances that actually help the truck run more efficiently in many instances (in my opion) should not be a reason for warranty work to be denied (but this is my opion and in many cases not the opinon of dealerships and others).
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Originally Posted by Flux
Is this what not to do to your new 6.0 before it's even broken in ???
Somebody needs to correct Fords mistakes.
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Originally Posted by hschiro
KW5413- I would think that by re-installing the CAT and removing the programmer, that the tech or any tech would be able to properly diagnose the problem. I realize that there have been modifications to the vehicle, but nothing dramatic by any means; when you look at what can and is done to these vehicles on a daily basis. Yea, you run a risk by making any change to a vehicle and that is a decision each person has to make (to modify or not) but minor enhances that actually help the truck run more efficiently in many instances (in my opion) should not be a reason for warranty work to be denied (but this is my opion and in many cases not the opinon of dealerships and others).
While this may not be Fuxton1's intent...we have seen it here many times...a modder removes his enhancements then complains very loudly about the dumb tech and sorry Ford customer service.
As a side note: Do you feel that a "bully dog triple dog power pup" would have no potential impact on a smoke issue?
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From: Florence,SC
some issues are caused by the aftermarket equipment. give the guy a fair shot or you shoud let him know when you fuss about the bad service.
by the way, if the aftermarket was so good all the time, dont you think the manufacturers would support them.
by the way, if the aftermarket was so good all the time, dont you think the manufacturers would support them.
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Originally Posted by 6L PWR
Why not? I've got 10K on mine. Check my sig for mods to date and note that in three weeks it gets Head Studs, Stage II Injectors, a Return Regulated Fuel System and the EGR completely removed.
Somebody needs to correct Fords mistakes.
Somebody needs to correct Fords mistakes.
I think about modding my truck all the time, it sounds like fun. But I don't want the receptionist at the dealership telling me to buzz off because I turned it into a dragster.
I just think it odd to do these mods and then hit up the dealer for warranty when it smokes. Truck is new and barely broken in. Personally I would have a hard time trusting the mod companies with my warranty. Do folks who install these mods warranty any problems that might arise??
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Originally Posted by Flux
So no more drive train warranty right??
Originally Posted by Flux
I just think it odd to do these mods and then hit up the dealer for warranty when it smokes. Truck is new and barely broken in. Personally I would have a hard time trusting the mod companies with my warranty.
Originally Posted by Flux
Do folks who install these mods warranty any problems that might arise??
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Eveyone is making great points here. I totally agree with the two techs here, that at least give them a fair shot at helping you by letting them know what your vehicle has had done to it so they can at least take it all into consideration. I just feel that there are some legitimate problems with certain aspects of the 6.0 PSD that if fail, should be replaced by newer updated materials. Good luck with getting your ride riding right...
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the only times parts are updated is if the part needs it. in the course of the 6.0 the icp, ebp, egr, cac boots, turbo, etc have been changed in some way. and over time the truck has gotten better.