First off the truck in and out of local ford dealers since new. 06 F250HD with 26000. Now for the past year,first diesel cooler, then head gaskets, then the studs, then the heads were replaced, then fuel injs. The heads only took 3 mounths between ford rep. to ok it then to fix it. Get the back Nov 23 now engine light on, the codes now are po299,po470,po472. Seem to be a blower/exhaust problem. What to do customer service still wont get back to me do i need to go a dif route. All the while having a 08 F550 with 8000 miles thats been in and out of the shop with rad. recall and now head problems, also with a fuel/ blower problem because the truck will only get 4-5 mpg.
need advice
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wow that sucks,i have a 7.3 and im glad,i read all forums from new to old and i am truly appreciative of the 7.3 durability.id trade it in find a 7.3 and call it a day.
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not to say that all 6.0s are problematic it just seems like they have very expensive and time consuming issues.they can be great motors with a little work.
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I would take it to another dealer. Everything can be fixed and maybe you need a new set of tech to look at it.
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Trust me I know how you feel my truck has been in the shop 18 times last year and is currently there now. For the past 3 months it has been in the shop more than in my driveway. My suggestion is to call 1- 866-631-3788, this the # for Ford the ford rep that I am using for my problems. I'm not sure if they can help you or maybe they can get you in touch with the region you are in. I have ford engineers working on my POS. Good luck with yours
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There has to be sme truth to these Monday-hangover and Friday builds.
Well the ford rep said there is nothing at this time ford can do for you. So owned the truck app. 26 months been in the shop 14 months of it. I asked the rep do you think this is acceptable, she would not answer the ?. She would only say its unfortunate. Well it might be time for a brand change. 2 07 f-550XLT,08 f-550XLT,06 f-250HD,03 cobra. Just gotta try some thing new.
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Sorry to hear she was being like that, I think I would try to get ahold of another rep., but i'm with you about it being time to change we pay WAY TOO MUCH money for these vehicles now adays for them to give you such an answer. I got the call today that my POS is ready again. The engineer replaced the entire engine loom. I'm sure I will be back to drop it off again in a week or so.
Dont know if they tried the balloon, but the put new inj, then replaced the cups
As i type this its back at the shop, now blowing the blackest smoke, wish i had my stacks still on.
Didn't want to go that path, but i have no other choice.
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