6.0L Powerstroke (Engineering Blunder)
enostbuckle
03-25-2005, 10:54 PM
Notice to the owners and prospective buyers of the 6.0L “Powerstroke Turbo Diesel”.
If you’re encountering poor performance, poor economy & foul smelling emissions know that you’re not alone. The manufacturer has admitted to a major engineering blunder that we the consumer must be willing to allow our vehicles to undergo extensive alterations to rectify such problems. They claim that the engine was designed to run on no less than a 47 Cetane level which is found in all diesel fuels. The highest Cetane level however is a 45 found in Sunoco Gold. As if the ever rising cost of fuel wasn’t enough the manufacturer goes and designs an engine that requires expensive fuel additives to run. Aftermarket computer chips tend to help but be aware that this voids the factory warranty. Cummins & Duramax engines seem to run just fine on all types of diesel fuels so why should we the consumers be inconvenienced by the manufacturers inability to engineer a motor that runs on fuels that haven’t changed in years. If your thinking about purchasing a Powerstroke remember that you probably won’t smell the offensive emissions or encounter any performance problems until the vehicle has been driven for a few weeks so don’t base your decision on the test drive alone.
If you’re encountering poor performance, poor economy & foul smelling emissions know that you’re not alone. The manufacturer has admitted to a major engineering blunder that we the consumer must be willing to allow our vehicles to undergo extensive alterations to rectify such problems. They claim that the engine was designed to run on no less than a 47 Cetane level which is found in all diesel fuels. The highest Cetane level however is a 45 found in Sunoco Gold. As if the ever rising cost of fuel wasn’t enough the manufacturer goes and designs an engine that requires expensive fuel additives to run. Aftermarket computer chips tend to help but be aware that this voids the factory warranty. Cummins & Duramax engines seem to run just fine on all types of diesel fuels so why should we the consumers be inconvenienced by the manufacturers inability to engineer a motor that runs on fuels that haven’t changed in years. If your thinking about purchasing a Powerstroke remember that you probably won’t smell the offensive emissions or encounter any performance problems until the vehicle has been driven for a few weeks so don’t base your decision on the test drive alone.
M3FordBoy
03-26-2005, 01:57 PM
^ Well our 6.0l has 24,000 miles on it and still no problems.:D And we have had it for one and a half years going on 2 this fall.
coach92
03-31-2005, 10:01 PM
I own a 2003 6.0 diesel that has been in the shop four times for engine work. Is anyone else getting abot 10miles to a gallon or had the shake rattle a roll cold starts in the winter?
truck150
04-01-2005, 07:47 AM
i have an 04 that i have owned for about a year and a half with 25,000 mile haven't had problems yet. every other tank upon fill up i put a bottle of desiel fuel conditioner in. and i have had no problems and i an getting about 18 to19 highway and about 16 city
Super 95.5 Rodeo
10-06-2005, 07:04 PM
I bought a 2004 F-250 SD in May of 04. It has been in the shop no less than 9 times for power loss, rough idleing, turbo not engaging, low fuel mileage, stalling, etc. There have been 2 recalls on the engine. One dealing with the fuel injection system, and the other dealing with the EGR valve. I have had the computer reflashed by the dealer twice with no improvement. I will file a lemon law case the next time I take it in. $45,000 for a truck deserves better performance.
jcl27
10-07-2005, 08:25 PM
I bought a 2004 F-250 SD in May of 04. It has been in the shop no less than 9 times for power loss, rough idleing, turbo not engaging, low fuel mileage, stalling, etc. There have been 2 recalls on the engine. One dealing with the fuel injection system, and the other dealing with the EGR valve. I have had the computer reflashed by the dealer twice with no improvement. I will file a lemon law case the next time I take it in. $45,000 for a truck deserves better performance.
we have seen a lot of problems with the turbo's and the egrs on
these.my diesel tech has replaced about 20-30 turbos on 03 and 04
f-series.probably the same amount of turbos.if your dealer cant figure
it out,try another dealer.I have not had one with these problems that
i could not fix....
we have seen a lot of problems with the turbo's and the egrs on
these.my diesel tech has replaced about 20-30 turbos on 03 and 04
f-series.probably the same amount of turbos.if your dealer cant figure
it out,try another dealer.I have not had one with these problems that
i could not fix....
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