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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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I have a 2004 f350 that was rough starting in winter until one day it wouldnt start. I changed the fuel filters and got it started. Then the next day it didnt. I had it towed to dealer who said it was a bad FICM. Is this part bad or something else? It just missed warranty by 4 months and has been in the shop 8 times under warranty. I wish I had my 7.3 back!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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when the key is first cycled on can you hear the injectors clicking?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tommydd2112
I changed the fuel filters and got it started
How often do you change fuel filters?
What did the fuel filters look like when you changed them?
What did they do under warranty those 8 times?
Are your batteries good (ie load test - NOT JUST voltage)?
Have you had any recent problems w/ batteries/alternator?
 
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