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6.0 Powerstroke Died Going Down The Road. Help.
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Q - My 6.0 going down road died and it won't start any help thanks - James
A - James, the first thing I would do is pull the codes and see if you have any clues there. Next I would check low pressure fuel, high pressure oil, FICM voltage, and crank/cam sync. Somewhere in there you will most likely find a clue as to why the truck quit and won't start. If you need more help once you have this info, please ask.
How not to ask a question and how to help us help you.
On a daily basis we get emails from folks looking for information on a varying range of topics. We get three kinds of questions. The first is a normal sentence or two stating the problem with an ask for a suggestion. The second is the story book. Those ones usually start with the first day [...]
Why does my 6.4 Powerstroke only take half the specified coolant during a change?
Q - my 2008 f250 6.4 l only took half the coolant it was supposed to during a change. it should take 30.6, it only took half,why? BobHi Bob,The main reason is that you usually aren’t able to completely drain the coolant system when you do a change. The radiator will drain, but lots of [...]
What would a 6.4 Powerstroke put out white smoke?
Q - why would a 6.4 powerstroke put out white smoke thank u CarlosA - Hi Carlos,Most generally when a 6.4 Powerstroke is putting out white smoke there is a problem with the egr system. Either a cooler is leaking and coolant is getting into the intake or the egr valve is stuck open. [...]
My 6.0 Powerstroke has no power until it warms up
Q - 04 F 350 6.0 no power when it is first started .has to run several minutes before it has power. DanA - Dan,I would start by checking your FICM voltage. If it is not at 48 volts and really low it will have no power until it warms up and the voltage comes up. [...]
Is The Dealership The Best Place To Take My Diesel Pickup For Repairs When It Is Out Of Warranty?
Q - Thanks for the great article on 6.0 powerstroke problems. I am experiencing some of them now. I bought the truck with 150k miles, and everything is stock. I live in Wisconsin, so can't say I'll use your shop, but just want to get your opinion on whether a Ford dealer is a good [...]
When Passing 6.4 Powerstroke White Smokes and Sputters Bad
Q - 2010, 6.4. When passing vehicles, occasionally will sputter and white smoke real bad. Power is reduced and have to back off the throttle. The Regen is NOT on during this and can usually give more throttle again and not happen. It does it about 1-2 tank fulls. No lights come on either. Coolant doesn't [...]
Have to Spray Ether in 6.0 Powerstroke to get it to start
Q - I have a 2006 Ford F250 6.0 Powerstroke it doesn't want to start in the mornings unless I spray starting fluid in it which I know it's a bad idea but that it runs fine all day but next day the same thing what could be the issue?A - My guess would be that [...]
Coolant System Over Pressurized On 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel
Q - when motor is run hard the 16lb. radiator cap releases and allows coolant to run into the reservoir and overflows. We have put a pressure gauge in line and found the coolant system pressurizes to 20lbs. when turbo spools upand kicks in? we have had egr valve, head gaskets and turbo replaced recently and [...]
Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Smoking Bad Out of the Tail Pipe
Q - Have a 04 f250 6.0 its smoking bad out tail pipe and smell like desil fuel what could be my problemA - If you are getting diesel fuel out of the tail pipe there is an issue with an injector. Either it is fueling at the wrong time, the tip is cracked, or the [...]
