6.4L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2008 Super-Duty trucks. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.4L Power Stroke engine.
Dealer to remove rear end (488) and send to ford special repair center . We have 4900 miles on truck and probally 80% of this is towing large gooseneck trailer. Also driver side mirror power out broken. In dash computer also is saying trailer wiring fault when truck is driven in reverse.
This truck isnt starting of to promising already had a new air filter installed as seems the vent allows snow to get in and plug causing a air filter fault code.
The air filter and snow is a problem with all three brands. You can find posts of the major forums. It depends a lot on conditions. You probably just got a bad axle setup. It happens.
Uh oh, that ain't good! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Sure would appreciate your keeping us updated on what they discover the problems are.
how man miles did the truck have before you started towing w/ it?
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'79 Bronco, 468cid Ford 460 marine motor, C6/NP205
Previous -'99 F250, Rg Cab XLT, 7.3/6spd, 3.73
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how man miles did the truck have before you started towing w/ it?
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Another missing fact, how much was being towed?
[/ QUOTE ]Everybody has Expected this Launch of this tk to be perfect.It aint gonna happen.There will be problems as with ANY other brand.Ford is on the ball if you ask me and are handling things very well.
Does it have a locker or limited slip? I've heard of those binding up while towing a trailer and breaking the rear axle. I've also seen what happens when you get an open diff truck stuck with a trailer attached, you can snap axle shafts. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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On the bench: AirFlo S400, Swamps 275's, Studs Rods and Springs for the top end, and some other stuff.
I assume a limtedslip . and heck ya the rear end makes all kinds of binding noise from day one. Only when turning with trailer. Dealer said some binding noise is normal. Our 05 made some noise also just not as bad.
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Does it have a locker or limited slip? I've heard of those binding up while towing a trailer and breaking the rear axle. I've also seen what happens when you get an open diff truck stuck with a trailer attached, you can snap axle shafts. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
Not that it will end up having anything to do with it but when I read my owner's manual, it specifically stated to not tow any trailers before 1K miles.
This motor/tranny set up probably does not need it but why not listen to the advice of the FMC engineers?
Just my $.02.
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F-450 6.4L LARIAT 4X2 DRW CREWCAB, JOB 2 BUILD (10/22/07), X-Plan, White/Silver w/Chrome Package, Gray Leather Interior, Torqshift Tranny, 4.88, 33K Tow Package, Sirius Sat Radio w/Audiophile, Supp. Htr, Rear Video Camera, Traction Control - DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS Line-X Bedliner, Advance Folding Tonneau Cover, Chrome Bugshield, Dually Splash Guards, Remote Start.
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