Posted 2010-12-04 10:02 AM (#127759 - in reply to #127592) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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Hi, This is mainly a question for HTB. We have a 2004 Ford with the 6.0 engine. We have had a lot of problems with it and the latest seems to be electrical. My husband will be going down the road and the whole truck will just shut off. Totally dead in the water. We have had it in to Ford numerous times and they can't seem to get it fixed. This truck has under 100k on it mainly because we can't keep it out of the shop. We have gone through three turbos, etc, etc. When this truck runs right, my husband loves it. Which is hardly ever. Sorry. I don't mean to be a truck basher , because my husband loves his fords. This truck is driving us nuts. HTB any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Posted 2010-12-04 8:39 PM (#127785 - in reply to #127592) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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Does the truck throw a code? I had problems with mine and it would loose power but never died in route.But when it did it again it threw a code and it was the FICM.
Posted 2010-12-04 9:54 PM (#127786 - in reply to #127592) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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I thought I was going to get a lot of opinions here and I sure did. Although, it looks like there's a good subject matter expert in hogwash - can I e-mail you personally and get some tips? I feel overwhelmed doing trying to buy a truck on my own. Thank you all for the input. I do appreciate all the comments and especially the advise.
Posted 2010-12-04 11:59 PM (#127788 - in reply to #127759) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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Originally written by liv to ride on 2010-12-04 10:02 AM
Hi, This is mainly a question for HTB. We have a 2004 Ford with the 6.0 engine. We have had a lot of problems with it and the latest seems to be electrical. My husband will be going down the road and the whole truck will just shut off. Totally dead in the water. We have had it in to Ford numerous times and they can't seem to get it fixed. This truck has under 100k on it mainly because we can't keep it out of the shop. We have gone through three turbos, etc, etc. When this truck runs right, my husband loves it. Which is hardly ever. Sorry. I don't mean to be a truck basher , because my husband loves his fords. This truck is driving us nuts. HTB any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
As the others asked, are you getting any codes at all? Even if the check engine light is not on, you could still have a code stored in the trucks computer.
I would check all 4 battery cables first to make sure they are CLEAN and tight, then have the injector control module checked. This can be check with a Snap on type scanner on the truck. This is located between the battery and inner fender on the drivers side (silver box with 3 plugs on the automtic trucks and 2 on the 6 speed trucks) Also check the connectors to make sure they are plugged in and locked down.
Posted 2010-12-05 6:22 PM (#127804 - in reply to #127742) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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Thank you for advise. I had a new glow plug relay put in. yes the Ford mechanic said hard shift could be a solinoide, but it doesn't show up on the diagnostic machine. forgott to mention the problems with the fuel filter leaking, we seem to have that fixed. It is parked now for the winter, how often do you reccommend it be started while stored?
Posted 2010-12-06 10:15 AM (#127827 - in reply to #127804) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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Originally written by gliderider on 2010-12-05 6:22 PM
Thank you for advise. I had a new glow plug relay put in. yes the Ford mechanic said hard shift could be a solinoide, but it doesn't show up on the diagnostic machine. forgott to mention the problems with the fuel filter leaking, we seem to have that fixed. It is parked now for the winter, how often do you reccommend it be started while stored?
If it was the sil. in the tranny it would show a code on a scanner. So I would start back at the buzz/ contribuititon test to make sure the glow plugs, injectors and wiring under the valve covers is in good working order. If the test shows an injector or glow plug to be weak or bad have them check the wiring harness where the valve cover plugs in going to that side to see if there is any oil in the plug. It should be dry and clean..... Something else on the filter leaking, if it is still leaking there is a sensor on the side of the filter housing that has o-rings on it that also start leaking.
The storage question would all depend on how cold it is getting, I would start it and drive it at least once a week or every 10/15 days. Not saying drive it cross country, just drive it a few miles or off to the store or to get feed.
Posted 2010-12-06 11:10 AM (#127829 - in reply to #127804) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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Originally written by gliderider on 2010-12-05 6:22 PM
Thank you for advise. I had a new glow plug relay put in. yes the Ford mechanic said hard shift could be a solinoide, but it doesn't show up on the diagnostic machine. forgott to mention the problems with the fuel filter leaking, we seem to have that fixed. It is parked now for the winter, how often do you reccommend it be started while stored?
Unless you drive it enough to bring the engine temp up into the normal range...leave it parked for the winter. Condensation in the oil is a bigger issue than having it sit.
Posted 2010-12-06 12:35 PM (#127833 - in reply to #127592) Subject: RE: Truck Advice F250 Diesel
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Put the grill cover on and it will help you get up to operating temperatures...if you do decide to let it sit the winter and make sure you do an oil change first thing in the spring...hopefully you are running synthetic...
Truck Advice F250 Diesel
