Hey I have a question this is the first truck I bought off the lot, usually I order and build them. This truck doesn't have a block heater, Am I going to be in trouble come winter with this truck. I always liked the idea of a block heater to get temps up faster. I am seriously considering putting one in I looked on the passenger side and found were a heater would be but there isn't one installed just a plug. Usually its there, minus the wire.

whats everyone opinion on this, I do take the truck up north and can get down to 15-25 below ambient temp.

 

There as another thread on this in the feature brochure thread. Supposedly the truck is supposed to come from the factory with a block heater. If there isn't one, there should be...thats what others have said anyways. If so, I'd take it back and have a discussion on how to get that put in there.

 

i agree with you on the benefits of a block heater and cannot figure out why ford would make the 6.7 without one. call your dealer.my 03 6.0 has started cold at minus 23 but didn't like it.

 

all the diesels from what I was told have heaters in them but its the accessory heater that is an option. I just like the idea of having a accessory plug in heater on my diesels. I have a timer switch set up in my garage to turn on at 3am in the morning giving the truck at least 3 hours of pre-heat. with out it, I think its going to never get warm considering they don't want you to idle these trucks more than 10 min. So 10 mins go by the truck is still frosted and your supposed to get in stick your head out the window and drive till warm.

 

Look at page 30 of the 6.7 brochure:

Diesel Technician Society

 

grill cover.and your truck should automatically go into high idle ,and the 15 minute rule does not apply.

 

I ordered my truck, and forgot to add the plug...Oh well I live in Texas.

Shane

 

Ok, I should have mentioned that this brochure states that all engines come standard with a block heater...

 

At what temp is it critical to have the block heater?

 

I thought I read that they all have it, but if you didn't pick that option you just have to buy the cord?

 

ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX (Diesel engine only) —
Displayed in extremely cold weather, typically below –15°F (–26°C), if
the engine block heater is not utilized. The engine will not respond to
accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds; this is done so the engine oil
can be properly circulated to avoid engine damage from lack of
lubrication. A timer will begin a countdown from 30 seconds. Once the
counter has reached 0 seconds, OK TO DRIVE will be displayed and the
engine will respond to accelerator pedal movement. Refer to your diesel
supplement for more information.

OK TO DRIVE (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the time
counter has reached 0 (zero) and the engine is sufficiently warm enough
to drive in extremely cold weather (refer to the engine warming please
wait message description mentioned previously). Refer to your diesel
supplement for more information.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle
is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element
which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows
the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt A/C electrical
source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor
temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C).

 

My understanding when I bought my F450 was that the block heater was only standard in the Northern states, at no charge. If you are from the other states it was a $75 option. Bought my Ford in ND. Has the block heater as standard

 

Here I Alaska we typically plug in when it goes under 20 degrees. Eases starting and scuffing of cylinders from cold starting. Those who don't plug in under 20 will plug in when it's about 0. If you don't plug in under 0, then you'll probably get a lucky start, but eventually the cold will take your batteries down and they won't keep up faster longer cranking. That's the biggest key is together it to crank fast and for a long period of time.

 

Your not the only one without the block heater.

bought my F250 in SoCal and I also stated in a thread awhile back that I do NOT have the block heater. I was also told that "all trucks have them because the book says they do"... I am thinking that the book is not as accurate as people want to believe it is.

 

I ordered my truck in SoCal also, but ordered it with the block heater option. It is standard in some colder regions, but in warmer climates it is an option.