my buddy has a 05 king ranch duelly 6L and it keeps eating injectors (7 SETS) in 96k ford wont replace the motor just injectors as they fail. warrenty is about to be up and is there anything he can do to keep this from happenin on his dime? thanks dan

 

Has he tried looking into the Lemon Law? I just wonder what is going on w/ the fuel system (or the high pressure oil system) to cause these problems. Did he get any explanations on the last six / seven sets on how they are failing and the possible causes?
- are they sticking? What symptoms was he having to cause him to take it in?
- are the injectors scarred when removed?
- experiencing any low fuel pressure? running it to empty?
- using poor quality fuel / oil and not changing filters?
- using any non-recommended fuel additives (methanol, acetone, etc)?
- is it heavily modded so that Ford will have an out on a buy-back?

We can't help you much without information (other than someone sharing their personal Lemon Law experience). Unless you get into troubleshooting the root cause, the surest way to avoid $$'s on his own dime would be a Ford buy-back.

 

not a solution for his problem but would help in repair bills. he should look into getting an extended warrenty 7ry/200k. you have to purchase the warrenty before you roll over 100k.

 

Great advice from Adambomb. Take it if he is going to keep the truck.

The injector systems on the 6.0L need to be operated and maintained well for good life. Some suggestions:

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 476pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=634 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 476pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 23186" width=634><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 476pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=634 height=15>Prevent Injector Stiction (oil side):</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Change oil at 5,000 miles, use OEM style filers</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Use 5w40 synthetic oil</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Heat induction flash (replaces the buzz flash)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Resolve Injector Stiction (oil side):</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Hot Shot's Secret Oil Additive</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15 x:str="http://www.lubricationspecialties.com/ ">http://www.lubricationspecialties.com/</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m4PRN/is_2007_Nov_21/ai_n21119141</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...light=Hot+Shot</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Prolong Injector Life:</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Change fuel filter at 10,000 miles, use OEM style filters</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Good quality fuel - purchase at high volume stations</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 22.5pt" height=30><TD class=xl27 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 476pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 22.5pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=634 height=30>After filter change, remove air before starting: 3 cycles of (ignition on for 3 sec, ignition off for 15 sec). Then ignition off for 3 seconds and START.
</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 22.5pt" height=30><TD class=xl27 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 476pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 22.5pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=634 height=30>Find a good additive for lubricity and in event of getting bad fuel (w/ water, low cetane, additives not added, etc). According to the manual - use an additive when suspect fuel quality problems : non alcohol, water demulsifier
</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Do not run your tank empty (below 45 psig fuel pressure ruins injectors)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Install a fuel pressure gauge with an alarm point you can set. Stop if it drops below 45 psig</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Biodiesel is a great lubricity additive, just remember it can gel. Use an antigel additive, especially in winter</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Mods -- ITP Return Regulated Fuel System (equal pressure to all injectors), FASS System - pressure control, air removal</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Resolve Injector Failure:</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Replace them yourself</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/572658-used-injectors.html#post4355612</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>http://www.FTEs diesel forums.com/forums/f50/injector-replacement-pictures-172748/</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

Hi,

I was reading the post and wanted to put in my 2 cents.

Thanks for the reference to Hot Shot's Secret.

We are getting great feedback from people using Hot Shot's Secret for maintenance of their Ford Power Stroke trucks.

Hot Shot's Secret was formulated to correct the issue with the injectors in the engine. It also does a tremendous job of keeping the issue from returning.

If the injectors in your truck are creating performance issues I would encourage you to check out Hot Shot's Secret at Lubrication Specialties | Diesel Motor Oil | Primrose Engine Oil | Fuel Additives | Oil Additives | Engine Restore|

I hope this info is helpful!

Dan

 

Hi All,

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You get one 64oz treatment of Hot Shot's Secret, which will address your stiction issues with respect to your injectors (performance issue, noisy injectors etc). You get one bottle of our Fire Power 404, a complete fuel system treatment as well as a bottle of NT Oil Additive, a tremendous engine/transmission treatment....ALL 3 for $75!!

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Happy Trucking!

Dan