I'm a little nervous about my recent purchase. It was one of the more reasonable diesels I could find with lower mileage. It has 86k miles on it so little bit of driving in a little time. Carfax has no issues and shows oil changes, transfer case, diff, and coolant changes as one would hope for. Transmission doesn't show to have been touched so servicing that will be an item I do soon. Too bad the transmission hasn't been touched but I'm guessing it's not too late to freshen up fluid and filter. I've changed my last 2 half tons so I feel comfortable doing that.

Looking at all of these posts and never really seeing a diesel engine before, I'm pretty overwhelmed although I did get tht ford extended care warranty that seems very comprehensive so that's a relief.

Ford dealer here doesn't seem that they looked at it much in the last few weeks they've had it as they discovered a leaky oil pan so they are fixing that before I actually take ownership (still have the half ton).

Any advice as to what I should do other than transmission service (fluid and filter) is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks and you all look like a great group! Very excited to start towing the travel trailer with it. Ecoboost did well power wise but 30 feet was too much for this windy west Texas area. I'd get blown all over the road despite everything I did to the travel trailer and truck so extremely excited there but freaked out about maintenance!

I also wanted to ask. I drive 20 miles to work each day. Will that be enough for regens to start and finish. Some days are a little longer depending but 20-25 min on average.

Thanks again!

 

read/download the coffee book tables, that is the best primer to learn about the motor and the emissions.

Get the ford filler spout for the def, that will allow for a full fill but not an overfill.

When was the last time the fuel filters were changed? If not recently and by the selling ford dealer do that right away.

Only oem fuel and oil filters in for this motor.

 

If it has the orange coolant it probably needs testing due to the current mileage. If it fails the tests it needs the revitalizer product or you can choose to flush and fill with the new yellow coolant. About mid 2018 Ford moved to the yellow coolant in the Super Duty which does not need testing like the orange does.

The dash will remind you when to change the oil, fuel filters, and check the coolant for contamination, assuming the counters have been reset at the last service of each of those items.

I second what Senix said about OEM filters only on the 6.7. Including the air filter. Good thing you spotted the oil pan leak. That is a common issue with the 6.7 and it's an expensive repair.

20 mile commute is adequate if those are highway miles. Stop and go is not good for the emissions systems in these modern diesels.

If you are a DIYer you will save a bunch of money on maintenance work.

Only aftermarket part the 6.7 really needs is the Cold Air Charge Pipe. I think the 17+ is redesigned but it's still plastic which after many heat cycles can blow out while towing and leave you on the side of the road.

 

While the dealer has it fixing the Upper Oil Pan, Check the battery cable ends. They are horrible at corroding and frequently need replacing
Trannys are rated to run 150,000 miles normal service. If it's had heavy or severe service you can change the fluid out early
Coolant is rated at 105,000 miles. Same advice and make sure not to mix coolants.

 

The fuel filter was changed in first of April based on Carfax. I've ordered the def spot from Amazon. I'm wondering if I got myself into a maintenance mess. I'll admit I didn't do a lot of research and thought since diesels run forever that I was doing good to get one with less than 90k miles.

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I do plan on taking care of everything I can. I learned and did all my maintenance on the last 2 trucks I had.

The coolant was flushed around 50k per Carfax but I'll check it out for sure. I've flushed coolant before so should be able to handle that.

Regarding the charge air pipe, is that something a normal person can do?

 

Make sure they change out the oil vapor separator to the latest design that doesn't have a replaceable filter since these can clog and cause excessive internal engine pressure and cause lower oil pan leaks.

 

I would dump the trans fluid, drop the pan, check the donut magnet on the pan to see if it has a lot of metal on it (clutch break in material) and if it does, the filter has never been changed. Change the filter and add about 8 quarts.

Here's a good video:


I'm overkill, so I've drained mine at 30k miles with a filter change, 60k miles and no filter change and at 90k miles will drop pan and change filter. IMO, it's cheap insurance and it keeps the additive package solid by doing this. I've also did the transfer case as well because to me, why not... I'm under the truck.

 

yes you can. I still have a spare myself sitting on the shelf. I carried a spare just in case it blew. It is a 5 minute job to replace if needed too.

Some changed it out as a preventative measure to an aftermarket one. I did not and never needed too. Instead I have the oem spare.

For 2020 (my new truck) they redesigned this piece.

 

review the different maint schedule models and determine which you fall into...follow that schedule.

I am a city high stop and go high idle due to red light every other block so I come under severe duty.so I do maint based on the severe duty schedule.

20 miles drive each way will not keep your regens up to date.....the regens dont start until your vehicle reaches normal operating temp...that will barely happen on short trips. you may need to get forscan and do periodic operator commanded regens.

I ignore threads about "I got 1000o miles on my last oil change", "yes, I got 10001 miles", "me too I got 10003 miles"

and of course "my battery lasted 10 years", "my battery lasted 10 years and 2 months", "my battery is original going strong for 11 years"

 

Ok, I'm familiar with forscan and have the equipment to do it as I used it for my Ecoboost! These trucks have a lot going on under the hood!

 

It is not as bad as one first thinks.

I owned my 2013 for seven years, only traded to get the F450 because the value was so high.

Was a perfectly good truck with zero issues

 

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help!

 

I signed for the 6.7 last week and that's when the discovered the leak. I checked in today and they haven't started on it. Apparently they have a long list of diesels with one mechanic. Others have been waiting months from what I'm told. I did get esp but what good is it without someone to fix issues. Wondering if there is recourse since I haven't taken possession yet. This definitely makes me nervous

 

This is the nature of the beast. Not many automotive diesel mechanics. My dealer has 2 and they are busy all the time. it is hard to get parts for these trucks as well. I hear lots of shipping containers falling off ships in the ocean. I wish Ford would stop getting stuff form overseas. Good lick with your repair.