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.
I had the Recall on my o8 6.4 to install a coolant tee and re program the computer. Now it self cleans every 100-120 miles the dealer said its the fuel so I bought the ford cetane booster and ran about 1300 miles still cleans every 100-120 miles I making an appointment next week and would like and input on this problem all help is appreciated. Thanks DeerePuller It never had the problem before i took it in for the recall
I had the Recall on my o8 6.4 to install a coolant tee and re program the computer. Now it self cleans every 100-120 miles the dealer said its the fuel so I bought the ford cetane booster and ran about 1300 miles still cleans every 100-120 miles I making an appointment next week and would like and input on this problem all help is appreciated. Thanks DeerePuller It never had the problem before i took it in for the recall
Ya, I got the same line back in december after they programed my truck. but mine was regenning every 100 miles...so i bought the cetain boost from ford and no difference. It warmed up here and now i can get about 150-170 miles between regens now without any addatives. i have played with several additives and can get about 250 miles between regens with the Lucas Diesel/gas conditioner and still experimenting with others to find which is the best bang for buck.
the problem is still the computer flash...and they wont reverse it so your SOL, and if your dealer is anthing like mine, you will get a bill for the troubleshooting because they will find nothing wrong with your truck.
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91 4runner. 1 ton locked and 40's
2008 F350 SD FX4
6.4TT
20" Jessie James 1 off rims
35" rubber
4" procomp lift
Same issue here and you're right, it's the flash. What surprised me is it's regening every 150 km while pulling. Makes no sense. Sure it's burning more fuel but you'd think running high boost, high rpm generating a lot of heat would prolong the need.
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2003 350 Lariat FX4 Short Box 6.0L *SOLD*
2008 FX4 F350 6.4L Dually Long Box, Black on Black PICTURES
2007 Keystone Raptor 3712TS PICTURES
Just found out that's what's up w/ mine too. I really don't like this newest flash at all. Mine regen'd 3 times in 230 miles yesterday! Message center says "cleaning exhaust filter" more than anything else. Ford has got to update this. This makes driving it difficult - especially if you try to not turn it off while in regen!
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2008 F-350 4wd Crew Cab Long Bed
6.4 Diesel w/ Torqshift
Just found out that's what's up w/ mine too. I really don't like this newest flash at all. Mine regen'd 3 times in 230 miles yesterday! Message center says "cleaning exhaust filter" more than anything else. Ford has got to update this. This makes driving it difficult - especially if you try to not turn it off while in regen!
What would happen if say you DID turn it off during regen?
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94 F250 IDI turbo e40d with 353k on her.
Hypermax exhaust,cowl induction hood and AFE air filter added
i knw it sucks but we gotta make EPA happy! boooooo! i wrk at the dealer and i have many customers come back and state that now their vehicle goes into regen all the time. the recal for 08b07 was specifcally for the regen. they changed the parameters on how and when the regen takes place. unfourtantly there is not a way to swap back to the stock calibration. we are going to have to deal with it untill we r out of 5/100! untill then just keep drivin and just let it clean...i knw u gotta do whut u gotta do but attempt to try to let it finish lol
I know there is a GVW issue but Obama wants 26 mpg for trucks - that will never happen. The MPG economy went to s*it with all the new pollution crap on these trucks compared to the 01-07 trucks.
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2008 F250 XL Crew cab, manual 4x4, 6.4L, Job 3, TorqueShift, w/ Decor group, Camper Pkg, Off Road Pkg, LWB, Power Equipment Group, Tow Command, Knapheide Utility Bed with sliding top. Built 2/5/2008 & Purchased 9-1-08
08B07 Flash 1-16-09
Firestone Ride Rite Air Ride 3-20-09
I have a 2008 F-450 and yes the "cleaning exhaust" crap happens often but this past Saturday my motor started knocking extremely bad and after about a mile it locked up and literally blew all the oil out of the front main seal (front what I could see) and now I have a $55,000 truck with 20,300 miles on it sitting at a dealership in Hagerstown MD waiting to be looked at tomorrow. This truck has not even been put through anything it could have,hell I pulled a 8500lb toy hauler less then 200 miles and thats the only weight this truck has ever had on it. Any suggestions because I am demanding a new motor? Damn I wish this was the 7.3!!
Yea, the regens suck, but I'll still happily keep my 08. Growing up owning a Ford that got 8mpg whether I was pulling or not...I'm okay with this...and especially with the superior power vs the old. I get 8-9 mpg pulling my Toyhauler, about 12 mpg around town and about 16.5 mpg highway.
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2008 Ford F350 Long Bed
White/Pueblo Gold Accent
Lariet, Automatic
Loaded, w/exc. to Navigation
Skyjacker 6" Lift and Steering Stabilizer
Toyo 37"x13.5-20 MTs
Eagle Alloy Chrome 114s
Amp Research Electric Steps
i knw it sucks but we gotta make EPA happy! boooooo! i wrk at the dealer and i have many customers come back and state that now their vehicle goes into regen all the time. the recal for 08b07 was specifcally for the regen. they changed the parameters on how and when the regen takes place. unfourtantly there is not a way to swap back to the stock calibration. we are going to have to deal with it untill we r out of 5/100! untill then just keep drivin and just let it clean...i knw u gotta do whut u gotta do but attempt to try to let it finish lol
There are other emissions alternatives to the hardware and regen approach; the big 3 just did not choose to utilize them.
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Truck Build Date: 03/05 Kentucky
Engine Build Date: 02/28/05 Indianopolis
Purchase Date: 8/05 Sold date: 01/31/07
MPG: 16.08 2007 ytd average; 29k miles
2005 F 250 PSD Crew Cab Long Bed XL Auto
Completely Stock Truck: No Modifications
15 days in shop; a factor in deciding to sell.
Where can I find out more about this regeneration on this engine.... is this something that have to look forward to when the day comes that I need to replace my 7.3?
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