I know there has numerous posts on this topic and have read many of them,however, I have not had this flash done to my 2003 psd drw 4/4 kr build date june03.....What is the lastest or if any problems anyone has had with this flash(06e17)..for the Techs on site should I get this done,even though truck has been running ok....how long can I wait before i get it compleled?I have extended warrenty good till jun 07 and mileage sits at 79663kms(shade under 50k miles) any suggestions or feedback will be appreciated............the winemaker truro n.s can

 

if your going to do it, do it before the warranty runs out. that way if there is a issue, it might be covered. i say do it, alot of people say heck no. it is not a bad flash, just the people who do it improperly.

 

if this flash is done improperly what are the side effects from it?

 

power issues are a definite. but this recall is only 03s and early 04s

 

I had my feb. 03 flashed last april and i am very satisfied and hope it will keep my original turbo from ever sticking open .

 

Just logged on the site. Low and behold there is a thread posted on the 06E17 control module mod Just got my notice the other day. My 2004 F-250 CC4X2 short bed is runnin great. only 22K miles with no issues. I think the engine build date is July 2003. I'll let ya all know how everything turns out after the flash.

 

caseylynn.have you had recall flash 06e17 completed yet and what did it turn out like....satisfied???any loss of power??? the winemaker

 

No not yet. Maybe sometime between Christmas and New Years.

 

caseylynn.ok ,can you let me know how you make out when you have vol flash done....with thanks .the winemaker.........2003 f350 drw 4/4 kr

 

I had the flash done when they serviced the injectors on my 03. Seems to be a little more responsive. I do get a puff of black smoke when I first step on the accelerator after startup. According to the techs at Ford this is expected, (at least for this update).

 

I took mine in 4 days ago and had the flash done. I've ran a tank of fuel through it and haven't noticed any gain or loss of fuel mileage. I do think I see more of a puff of the black smoke when i step on it, but I can't say for sure. Also, I don't think it has reduced any of the turbo lag from a dead-stop. When pulling out onto the main road near my house, the lag still feels the same. But, I'm not complaining either. I am more than happy with the power I've got under the hood!

 

all you got was the "buzzing". your truck has no running change reflash as of yet.

 

I've seen nothing but good come from this recall. It might look bad that in some cases the check engine light comes on right after the flash is done, but in most of those cases there was something wrong that wasn't showing up before. A lot of times it's that sticky turbo that only gave grief during trailer towing or hill climbing that now shows itself after 5 minutes of idle time. And once it's replaced, the flash keeps it in good working order.

 

I have an 07 that does not do the injector cycle. Should I ask for this flash on my 07 to improve injector/turbo performance- or is it nor required on 07's?
I have not seen which year this applies to. Thanks.

 

it applies to all 6.0s even the medium duty trucks. just go ask for it. in the long run it will pay off.