Loyal Ford customer, HELP!
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Loyal Ford customer, HELP!
I own a 2008 Ford F-350, 6.4, dully, HD, Crew, long bed. Truck has 24,000 miles and I'm having major problems. 12-19-2007 radiator blew, Ford changed out, blower motor-speed control replaced, etc. 12-26-2007, picked up truck from dealer. 12-27-2007 started up truck blew white smoke for three miles on the way back to dealer. Also found the radiator resevoir was empty. I was advised today, 01-03-2007, they were going to start tearing down my truck on 01-07-2008. Any ideas on what is going on.
A loyal Ford customer needs help, thanks
A loyal Ford customer needs help, thanks
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Well the blower motor speed control is just a fluke . But I have a feeling when the faulty radiator blew and it was replaced they did not put enough coolant back in. It might have blown a head gasket or craked a head. I would have to say its the dealers fault on this one.
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Originally Posted by Tom Hoffman
don't compalin on this site till you have 4000 posts or they will call you a troll
But I feel your pain! sorry. I have been threw alot with mine also
But I feel your pain! sorry. I have been threw alot with mine also
Sorry to hi-jack this thread !!
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Troll, complaining, not sure where your going with this! I did ask if anyone had any ideas on what may be going wrong with my F-350. I'm 3000 miles from my dealer on an RV road trip West. Now thats a major problem and I did expect this truck to perform per its specs. Reading through the posts tells me this new 6.4 may have some serious issues. Just looking for advice or recommendations as asked in 1st post.
Dealer has provided me with a 2000 Escort loaner and if I could put a Reese 24K 5th wheel hitch on top of it I would continue my trip. I was pulling a 15K 5th Wheel RV when all went down. Koho
Dealer has provided me with a 2000 Escort loaner and if I could put a Reese 24K 5th wheel hitch on top of it I would continue my trip. I was pulling a 15K 5th Wheel RV when all went down. Koho
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UMMM, I like the looks and the ride!! 
OK, I will stop bitching! This is a good way for me to blow off steam.
You know get it off your chest. It has been helping with the blood presure.
I'll be the first to say that Ford makes the best truck EVER! I have owned so many73,76,78,79,83,93,95,00,03,05,08. This just hurts you know?
Well anyway sorry
I'll try not to say anything bad!
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Originally Posted by Tom Hoffman
UMMM, I like the looks and the ride!! OK, I will stop bitching! This is a good way for me to blow off steam.
You know get it off your chest. It has been helping with the blood presure.
I'll be the first to say that Ford makes the best truck EVER! I have owned so many73,76,78,79,83,93,95,00,03,05,08. This just hurts you know?
Well anyway sorry
I'll try not to say anything bad!Hey it is what it is, your experiences in my opinion should be shared here. It's nice to hear the horror stories too, not just the (I drove my truck 387,000 miles and never had 1 problem) stories. Don't feel bad at all......Like I said it is what it is!
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Originally Posted by Tom Hoffman
UMMM, I like the looks and the ride!! OK, I will stop bitching! This is a good way for me to blow off steam.
You know get it off your chest. It has been helping with the blood presure.
I'll be the first to say that Ford makes the best truck EVER! I have owned so many73,76,78,79,83,93,95,00,03,05,08. This just hurts you know?
Well anyway sorry
I'll try not to say anything bad!
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I went to Bronco's for a few years! Had to have an F series after that.
When Ford call center looked me up that is what they said WOW you are a ford truck man
When Ford call center looked me up that is what they said WOW you are a ford truck man
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Originally Posted by koho
Troll, complaining, not sure where your going with this! I did ask if anyone had any ideas on what may be going wrong with my F-350. I'm 3000 miles from my dealer on an RV road trip West. Now thats a major problem and I did expect this truck to perform per its specs. Reading through the posts tells me this new 6.4 may have some serious issues. Just looking for advice or recommendations as asked in 1st post.
Dealer has provided me with a 2000 Escort loaner and if I could put a Reese 24K 5th wheel hitch on top of it I would continue my trip. I was pulling a 15K 5th Wheel RV when all went down. Koho
Dealer has provided me with a 2000 Escort loaner and if I could put a Reese 24K 5th wheel hitch on top of it I would continue my trip. I was pulling a 15K 5th Wheel RV when all went down. Koho
Good luck the rest of the way...
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Present problem solved!!
Picked up my F-350 today and the problem was the RGR Cooler Tanks and a faulty EGR Valve/Sensor. Apparently the sensor went bad and one of the tanks cracked injecting radiator fluid into the hot exhaust pipe causing the radiator to empty and generate the white smoke (steam). The tanks are for cooling the heated engine exhaust prior to arrival into the Catalitic Converter ?? Both tanks were replaced along with the valve.
I really can't complain, Santa Maria Ford, Santa Maria, California did me right with a loaner vehicle and all and the Service Advisor Nate was very sympathetic to my problem and was very helpful. The main diesel mechanics name is Tim and I spoke with him 3 days ago about my problems. He was very respectful and explained things that I as a layman could understand. I rate this dealership a #1 and remember I was 3,000 miles away from my dealership on a road trip and they treated me like a homey!
Thanks to all who posted on my thread in a time of need, even you Tom.
Koho
08, F-350, 6.4, HD, Crew, Dully
02, F-250, V10, Crew
08, Holiday Rambler, 37' Presidential Suite, 5th Wheel RV
I really can't complain, Santa Maria Ford, Santa Maria, California did me right with a loaner vehicle and all and the Service Advisor Nate was very sympathetic to my problem and was very helpful. The main diesel mechanics name is Tim and I spoke with him 3 days ago about my problems. He was very respectful and explained things that I as a layman could understand. I rate this dealership a #1 and remember I was 3,000 miles away from my dealership on a road trip and they treated me like a homey!
Thanks to all who posted on my thread in a time of need, even you Tom.
Koho
08, F-350, 6.4, HD, Crew, Dully
02, F-250, V10, Crew
08, Holiday Rambler, 37' Presidential Suite, 5th Wheel RV