Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: High DEF Usage / Low Level Warning

I now have about 39k miles on 2011. Along the way I think I have added six 2.5gal jugs of DEF. About 1k miles ago I got the low DEF notice and added a 2.5gal jug and am already back down to 250 miles of DEF! I don't see any signs of a leak with the engine running or not. Dropped it off at the dealership this eve for an AM service appointment.

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Low Primary Coolant Level

I recently noticed a small bead of coolant on the driver's side of my tie rod coupled with low primary coolant level, so I took it to the dealer expecting to face a radiator issue (50k miles). Instead they said that the lower radiator hose was leaking and recommended replacement. Thinking that we were still headed down the radiator path, I had them do the job.

Upon inspecting the removed hose, I could find no obvious fault, so I inquired further. They clarified that it was the seal which had failed (I guess replacing the entire hose is the fix for this?), that it was contaminants that build up in the coolant which attack the seals, and that I should expect it to happen again if I don't flush the coolant every 10,000 miles (yes, ten thousand).

I asked if he meant to say that I should check the 'coolant additive level' every 10k (instead of 15k) and he again stated that a full flush was necessary every 10k miles and that it was a "maintenance intensive engine." This can't be right.

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Tailgate Won't Sit Level When Opened?

I have noticed that the tailgate doesn't sit level when opened, the cables are too short for it to horizontal. The rear of the gate is 1-1/2" higher than the front. The cables need to be about a 1/2" longer for it to sit right.

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Coolant Level In The Primary Tank Low

2012 6.7 .... Noticed my coolant level in the primary tank was low. Thought it was totally empty but it had about a half inch left in it. Topped it off and also needed about a quarter inch in the secondary. I would say about a half gallon between the two. Truck was at about 36k. Has 37.5 on it now and haven't noticed any loss. Never smelled anything, no signs of any leakage. Oil looks fine. Is this 'normal'? Owners manual says to check and add. Never had this with a gasser or any of my tractors over the past 30 years. This is my first light diesel.

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: Checking Oil Level - Napkin Not Wet But Dipstick Is?

I know checking your oil level is a pretty easy thing but I am having a serious issue right now. I checked my oil and my dipstick has oil on it but it isn't leaving the napkin wet. Like there is oil on the dip stick but it just doesn't seem right. Nothing on the ground were I stopped at before I got home. How long will it run without causing damage?

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: How To Check DEF Level Or DPF Filling Status

OK, I've had this truck one month now, and I like it. I think a full-blown analog DEF gauge (a la Dodge) is silly - it doesn't change that much. But I would like to go into a menu somewhere and simply be able to get a reading (90% remaining, 77% remaining, 15% remaining, etc., etc.) From what I understand the 'system check' function will tell you if the level is below half, or just about empty, and nothing else.

Finally, the DPF. Why can't we see EGT on the "gauge" screen which shows tranny and oil temps? Why can't it tell us what % the DPF is filled? When a passive regen is happening? And at the very least, when an active regen is finished?

As a side question, can the high idle control (SEIC) be actuated in any way other than the upfitter switches, which my truck does not have? I understand RAM trucks can press and hold the cruise control or something to activate it.

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: Brake Fluid Level Sensor

About a week after my wreck I got the Parking brake light and the message brake fluid level low. The fluid level is fine and I read some other threads where people said the vacuum system was connected somehow. I knew the ESOF didn't work so I replaced the broken line and nothing changed, except the ESOF works now.

Anyway I can't for the life of me find a replacement sensor, part number or anything.

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Remote Start Option Level?

What option level has remote start as standard?

Or is it an add on option?

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: Engine Missing - Code P2077 - Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit High

I have for a week suspected my batteries were getting weak. just slower cranking is all. I took my truck in to have a viper security system installed and while he was doing his work he killed the batteries. I saw him hook up a battery charger and started the truck. He pulled it around to me and explained how the system worked and off i went. 5 miles down the road, on the thruway, I notice a miss and I'm down on power. FICM looked ok, 48V and it was charging, 13.8 I thought I would bring it to my shop and load test the batteries. On my way here, the check engine light comes on. At the shop, load tested them and they were weak. Installed 2 brand new batteries, started it up, no difference. Hooked up the scanner and pulled a code P2077 (cylinder 6 injector circuit high) Now what? I'm not sure where to go from here. I'm guessing either the FICM went bad or the #6 injector?

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Install 65 Gal Titan Tank Level Sensor Not Working?

Installed a 65 Gal Titan Tank the other day. I Finally got a chance to fill her up all the way.. well as much as i could.

My Level sensor is not functioning and I was only able to put in a total of 160 Liters when it should have been right around 246L.

My question is this : I need to syphon my tank now. Is there anything preventing me from doing that or will a 1/2 hose work?

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Exhaust System Cleaning Message / DEF Level Is Not Being Depleted

In the last year I've had a NOX sensor fault (dealer repaired) and a DEF heater fault (I replaced). I'm now getting an EGT sensor fail. Every fault is with the same system.

I'm also realizing that while I'm getting the exhaust system cleaning message, my DEF level is not being depleted.

All the dealership wants to do is change out fault codes but I think the true issue is elsewhere.

2011 F250 SD FX4 6.7L (stock)

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: 2007 - Raise Front To Make Closer To Level?

Like the title says, I want to raise the front of my 07 F350 about 2.5 inches to get it closer to level with the rear with out throwing the alignment out of wack if that's possible. Maybe some blocks to go on the front coils? or will I need new front coils that are a bit longer?
'm talking about the FRONT of my F350.

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: 2005 - Fuel Level Back Light And Oil Pressure Gauge Out?

The backlight for my fuel level and oil pressure dash gauges are out. Would that require a simple bulb replacement or if there is something more difficult to replace, i.e. entire panel? The red needles illuminate, it's just the gauges themselves that are dark. The truck is my 05 Super Duty in the siggy.

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: 2015 F250 Hard To Start When Fuel Level Reached 1/4 Tank

I recently bought a used 2015 F250. When the fuel level reached 1/4 tank it became hard to start. Sometimes up to 6 seconds of cranking to get it to start. I filled it up with fresh diesel and it fired up as soon as I turned the key. A week later the problem returned, this time I was above 1/2 tank. I run the recommended additives, I changed both fuel filters, but it didn't work. I have only had the truck 3 weeks, and it still has a warranty. There are no fault codes, and the truck run great once started. What could be wrong.

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Truck Will Rev High In 3rd Gear Then Fall Into 4th / Losing Power For A Split Second

2011 6.7 with 3.55 gearing. Just got the truck. And it seems when its cold the truck will rev high in 3rd gear and then sort of fall into 4th gear sort of losing power for a split second. If I gas it hard, its not as bad. Usually only happens like I said when its cold. Check the trans fluid its full and looks clean. My guess is some sort of sensor or the computer???

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: Oil Temp Too High?

I know they're supposed to be within 15 deg of each other. How bad is this? Pulling a small trailer with a polaris rzr on it. Running 75mph

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Ford 7.3L Power Stroke (1999-2003) :: Oil In Coolant / Oil Level Drops But Coolant Level Stays The Same

My friend bartered for a '99 F250, 2wd/auto, 4 door, 7.3, 258k miles.

It had reportedly sat for one year, though the expired registration sticker and other things point to it sitting for two.

It ran low on oil, sputtered and died. Oil in the degas tank. Filled to oil to mid way on the hatch marks on the dip stick.

I drove it 25 miles to my house, and the oil level is not reading on the dip stick.

The sludgy fluid level in the degas tank is unchanged. Where is the fluid going?

I will refill the oil to see just how much it lost in the 25 miles if it important to someone, but I prefer to not waste the oil.

My first plan is to remove, inspect and replace the oil cooler o-rings. Even though the dealership charged him for this, I don't trust that they did it right. I think it is the easiest and mostly likely place for oil getting into the coolant.

It does have a really long crank before there is enough low pressure oil for it to start. At the moment I think this is a separate issue.

The dealership also charged him for a replacement injector. No idea if they replaced the cup or not.

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: High Coolant And Oil Temps?

New 6.0 owner having some issues. I have read just about everything I can find on the ECT/EOT problem.

208K on it, its been studded, running a full banks system. Factory size tires. Since buying it I have drained and flushed with distilled 4 times before new ELC coolant (system looks very clean, no debris found at all), T6 oil change and cleaned the air filter.

I am having a large delta on ECT and EOT. Here's some data from today's run. There is a lot of it. Readings from every minute.

Ambient Temp 118 today, took it for a run up the highway cruised north at 65 mph and back south at 75mph. I was driving on Saturday at 75mph and got the wrench light for excessive delta with 232 degree EOT.

45mph on the way to the Freeway- ECT 195.8, EOT 213.5

65mph after accelerating lightly- ECT 197.6, EOT 216.4

10 miles later, flat 65mph cruise set, it maintained a reasonable temp hold and reached max of ECT 199.4, EOT 218.7

After 2 minutes of coasting down off-ramp and sitting at a light- ECT 195.8, EOT 213.5

after reaching 75MPH moderately- ECT 201.2, EOT 216.5

1 mile later, holding 75mph- ECT 204.8, EOT 220.2

2 miles at 75mph- ECT 204.8, EOT 224.6

3 miles at 75mph- ECT 204.8, EOT 225.2

4 miles at 75mph- ECT 204.8, EOT 226.4

5 miles at 75mph- ECT 204.8, EOT 227.3

6 miles at 75mph- ECT 204.8, EOT 228.2

7 miles at 75mph- ECT 206.6, EOT 228.5

8 miles at 75mph - ECT 208.4, EOT 231.0

At this point I dropped cruised and coasted to the next exit, a mile down.

After coasting to exit and sitting for a minute- ECT 201.2, EOT 221.0

After a mile at 45mph- ECT 203.0, EOT 221.6

2 miles at 45mph, lightly on throttle- ECT 204.8, EOT 221.0

After idling stopped for a few minutes- ECT 195.8, EOT 213.8

Driving again lightly at 45mph- ECT 203.0, EOT 211.5

Am I just ignoring the obvious oil cooler issue or is this a water pump, etc? I changed out the thermostat again for another motorcraft unit after Saturdays hot run. I swear it did not run this hot when I got it... but I question if they were running nearly 100% water in the system. What EGR cooler there is, if there is a way to tell without disassembly?

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel :: High Oil Pressure Leak

Truck has a high oil pressure leak, only leak i have found is in the high pressure rail, I cannot get to it till sat, or sunday. So I have to let the oil cool before I can start. Any way testing to find the right temp for Oil to thicken enough to Build? I've been here for hours and its went from 180's to about 100 now...

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