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trouble starting
i recently posted saying that my truck had trouble startin in the morning even when it was only 60 degrees. the truck would start and sputter and choke out. i installed a block heater and plugged it in overnight and when i started it thismorning it ran great no sputtering or smoke. i drove to work today and it sat for about 5 hours and when i went to start it up at lunch it sputtered and smoked like hell. i have changed the oil filters and fuel filters with motorcaft filters and i have no idea what the problem is. it is a 2007 f250 6.0 with only 40000 miles on it. any ideas?
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Take it to the dealer. Sounds like you need the revised pcm strategy for cold starts. If that doesn't fix it, then they may have to install a few injectors. All covered by diesel powertrain warranty.
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In the previous thread you started you were advised to take it in because it was under warranty. I still think this is the best advice.
If you want to try things on your own, I would start w/ pulling the EGR valve and cleaning it.
I would also load test the batteries.
If you aren't using 5W 40 oil, then you should start.
of course if it is the EGR system, it is covered at ZERO deductible.
If you want to try things on your own, I would start w/ pulling the EGR valve and cleaning it.
I would also load test the batteries.
If you aren't using 5W 40 oil, then you should start.
of course if it is the EGR system, it is covered at ZERO deductible.
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In your case it's EXTREMELY unlikely. If plugging in the block heater helps with cold starts then IMHO Jboczar gave you extremely good advice. Take it in for the PCM update and let them check your injectors. They can do it by plugging up the diagnostic computer. You'd be money ahead to do it.
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Powertrain control module formerly known as an ECM or engine control module.
If you take it in for a cold start complaint that's probably the first thing that will be done. The dealership can also check for cranky/sticking injectors and any other problems that might be unknown to you. With your mileage it should only cost you the $100 deductible and if it's emissions related it won't cost you anything.
If you take it in for a cold start complaint that's probably the first thing that will be done. The dealership can also check for cranky/sticking injectors and any other problems that might be unknown to you. With your mileage it should only cost you the $100 deductible and if it's emissions related it won't cost you anything.
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mine is at the dealer this morning for the very same thing.
05 F350 6.0 with 93k
and I've got an elk hunting trip next week so I need this truck to perform for what will be a 2500 mile round trip, much of it wayyy off the beaten path & far out of tow truck territory.
It fact, if it craps out on me where we hunt, oh lord... there's no way to haul something out of there that's as heavy as a dead F350 crew cab. It would take one hell of a logging skidder or a big dozer to get it out of there.
crossing my damn fingers.
05 F350 6.0 with 93k
and I've got an elk hunting trip next week so I need this truck to perform for what will be a 2500 mile round trip, much of it wayyy off the beaten path & far out of tow truck territory.
It fact, if it craps out on me where we hunt, oh lord... there's no way to haul something out of there that's as heavy as a dead F350 crew cab. It would take one hell of a logging skidder or a big dozer to get it out of there.
crossing my damn fingers.
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this isn't my thread but as i just posted my truck is doing the same thing. my truck went in the ford shop this morning & I just heard back from them.
bad FICM.
they have one on order, my truck is under 100k so warranty will cover it.
They said it should be done on friday.
Just thought i'd share what i learned in my individual sittuation with these same symptoms.
best of luck redneckkid.
dave
bad FICM.
they have one on order, my truck is under 100k so warranty will cover it.
They said it should be done on friday.
Just thought i'd share what i learned in my individual sittuation with these same symptoms.
best of luck redneckkid.
dave
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