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SELLC · SELLC

Maybe PowerStroker already knew this, but Fords is now charging a core charge of $500 per converter if you buy them from the dealership! While it's their prerogative, I just find it very odd because Emissions rules say that used converters can not be re-sold -- and outside of melting them down for the p...

SELLC · SELLC

Over the past many years I have always cringed at the thought of doing Ford Triton engine exhaust manifolds for the simple fact that Fords did not use good stainless hardware to secure their exhaust manifolds to the cylinder heads... add in the mix the fact the nuts and the studs were way too small to eve...

SELLC · SELLC

Recently I had a long time customer come in with his 2004 F250 SUPERDUTY needing ball joints. Given the miles at just under 80,000 it was about time for the factory ball joints to be replaced due to the excessive play that was causing outside edge wear to the tires and some pretty agressive popping noise...

SELLC · SELLC

Noticing a lot of these triton Ford trucks are coming in with the classic worn out timing components that usually see a problem with the cam phaser getting glitchy and a check engine code P0345 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" circuit bank 2... it will also follow with a nice healthy knock / tapping sound t...

SELLC · SELLC

Having drove and serviced both the 7.3 and the 6.0 liter Turbo Diesel engines I am wondering what everyone else thinks. I know the 03 PS 6.0 TD that I own puts out 340 HP and 560 FT. LBS of torque, but how does that stack up with the 7.3? There are however some serious set backs with the 6.0 liter. One of them...

SELLC · SELLC

Had customer get towed in today on a no-start 2010 F150 4X4 with the 5.4 liter engine. Come to find out fuse number #27 was burn up, looked like prolonged exposure to heat. Upon replacing fuse #27 in the engine compartment fuse box (just above the radiator) the truck runs fine now. Reading up on the issu...

SELLC · SELLC

The big news in the Detroit Metro area is the new Ford Ranger that is currently being assembled at the Wayne Michigan assembly plant. Ford is now taking orders for the new Ranger and I was considering buying one for the woman until I seen the price. They are asking between $30,000 and $40,000 for the new F...

SELLC · SELLC

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a25009754/2018-ford-shelby-f-150-for-sale/?yptr=yahoo

Shawnee_B · Shawnee_B

Bought a F350 4x4 in 2005, Had 17K on it, it's the gasser regular cab. I was 2 hrs from Quebec told it was a Canadian Ford. (can I tell?) Been a very good truck, less than 80K now. Tires, regular maint. Orig muffler went 15 years, Coil packs always been a problem so had all 8 replaced and plugs too. Bit body rus...

SELLC · SELLC

I am not sure what to think about it except to say that every single time a company has tried to bring a small diesel to market for the masses it has been a complete flop eventually. Take GM's try at the 350 Diesel Take VW's try at the diesel and emissions cheating scandals. Now we have Fords 3.0 liter Diesel...

jplinville · jplinville

I just completed a COMPLETE PITA of a job...upper and lower ball joints, all u-joints on front axle, rotors and pads, bearings, seals, everything form the pitman arm out to the knuckles is new as well. I've had the allignment adjusted 3 times in the last 2 weeks and it still floats. I'm not afraid to tel...

SELLC · SELLC

I'm not so sure I'm a fan, but only because I have seen how their aluminum hoods and rear doors held up on the trucks and expeditions. Seems like every time I get one in with an aluminum hood the entire front of the hood has lost it's paint showing oxidized aluminum, and or the bubbling that looks like rust....

SELLC · SELLC

This thread is to address the fuel regulator overhaul kit sold by Ford Motor Company for the 6.0 Liter Powerstroke Turbo Diesel truck. When purchased from Ford this kit is really a re-badged International kit. The part number for this kit is as followed International - "SERV KIT FUEL FILTER REG VALVE...

SELLC · SELLC

Buddy of mine that lives in Ohio and has recently scored a good job operating bulldozers picked up a 2012 F250 with the 6.7 liter. It's a real nice rig! Claims it set him back $40k! Not sure how many miles it has on it but looks super clean! Just wondering how the new 6.7 Scorpion engines are holding up? I mis...

chavez62 · chavez62

after the car started just fine, it was shut off, then when trying to start all electrical inside lights, hood light, dash lights cut out and don't turn back on unless you unhook and reconnect the battery, however, once you turn the key to where it should turn over all electrical cut out again. the only t...

SELLC · SELLC

I wanted to take the time to inform anyone who needs work done on their Ford Trucks to be ware of this mechanic by the name of Michael Chan. He claims to be a Ford Master Tech, but really he is just a Ford Masterbater. Apparently this hack of a mechanic likes to run his mouth in other forums about how we like to...

SELLC · SELLC

Well as fate would have it, after all this going on, my damn truck got stuck in 4 wheel low yesterday and would not come out. Yes just minutes after ordering some Chineese take out I realized that going over 25 MPH was just not going to happen without screwing up the drivetrain. Had to run home and grab the B...

SELLC · SELLC

I know this may come as a shock to some, that I would even bother to point out the obvious, but on these newer 2008 and up Ford Explorers they use an odd style brake pad separator spring that often times may not even be there by the time it comes to you for brake work. Recently I had a customer complaining abou...

SELLC · SELLC

Is that like putting the cart before the horse? Not quite sure I understand this whole "King Ranch" thing, were they some sort of custom coach builders back when vehicles were pretty much horse and carriage?

SELLC · SELLC

Recently had a Mercury Mountaineer come in the other day with a loud knocking / ticking at RPM's above 2500. A quick check on the internet has everyone claiming this engine needed a timing chain and or tensioner, but after removing the intake manifold and valve covers I found something totally diffe...

gerryvz · gerryvz

I just came in from the garage, changed the oil on my dad's 2005 Ford Escape. It's got 51K miles on the odo. The engine is a 6-cylinder transverse-mounted thingamajig. A few thoughts and notes... First of all, the quality and strength of the castings (example: the oilpan) are NOTHING near as good a...

SELLC · SELLC

I just got back from checking out a sweet ass deal on a 1996 F250 351W 4X4 truck with a cracked frame. Outside the frame it has LOTS of good parts on it, so I figure I should buy it regardless as Ford Truck parts have ALWAYS sold like hot cakes. Been awhile since I been behind the wheel of a Gasoline truck. It h...

SELLC · SELLC

WASHINGTON Ford says it is recalling 575,000 older model Windstar vans in the United States and Canada over concerns that the rear axles can corrode and potentially break. The recall covers vehicles in the model years 1998 to 2003 sold in states where the heavy use of road salt can cause more corrosio...

Denniss12 · Denniss12

Code 2002 dont know what to do

Big Angry Hillbilly · Big Angry Hillbilly

My truck is super badass. With my malibu in the driveway beside my pickup, my driveweay is currently the resting place for approximately 1150 horsepower.

Big Angry Hillbilly · Duey

is there a way to deactivate anti-theft on a 98 sable, lost transponder for in key. need help. please respond.

jamelfrazier · jamelfrazier

Can anyone tell me if the 04-07 6.0 and vt365 harness are the sameThey both use the same Ficm module and Injectors and my part number is 1839834C91 the 6.0 number is1843796C92 the dealership cannot tell me if they are interchangeable

PowerStroker · PowerStroker

The union contract is almost expired. Tomorrow we see the new proposal, Friday we vote to accept it, or strike. I'll keep you posted. It is really nice weather for a strike though! It may be fun to sit by the highway with picket signs and beer and watch car accidents all day until ownership realizes w...

gerryvz · gerryvz

Tonight I was driving home and was at a stoplight. A newish Ford F350 Super Duty pulled up beside my 560SEC, on the left side. It had a large "PowerStroke V8" badge on the front fender. The thing was not only extremely loud, but it whined like a jet airliner. As we pulled away from the light, I...

SELLC · SELLC

I have several good cores for the 2003 6.0 Powestroke Turbo Diesel engine. I have been looking at them and seriously considering what it would take to rebuild them. I have seen a company by the name of Pensicola Diesel that rebuilds these injectors and also offers ones that are rated at a higher horsepo...

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	1997-2007 F250 and F350 FORD SUPERDUTY BALL JOINT COMPARISON 4X4 w/ DANA 50 or 60 FRONT AXLE (Preview) Recently I had a long time customer come in with his 2004 F250 SUPERDUTY needing ball joints. Given the miles at just under 80,000 it was about time for the factory ball joints to be replaced due to the excessive play that was causing outside edge wear to the tires and some pretty agressive popping noise...	SELLC	16	1454	12:15 AM Oct 13, 2021 by Rastus
	Ford Triton VVT Cam phasers / solenoids - timing chains (Preview) Noticing a lot of these triton Ford trucks are coming in with the classic worn out timing components that usually see a problem with the cam phaser getting glitchy and a check engine code P0345 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" circuit bank 2... it will also follow with a nice healthy knock / tapping sound t...	SELLC	29	2277	07:03 PM Oct 24, 2019 by SELLC
	Powerstroke Turbo Diesel 7.3 Liter VS. 6.0 Liter ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Having drove and serviced both the 7.3 and the 6.0 liter Turbo Diesel engines I am wondering what everyone else thinks. I know the 03 PS 6.0 TD that I own puts out 340 HP and 560 FT. LBS of torque, but how does that stack up with the 7.3? There are however some serious set backs with the 6.0 liter. One of them...	SELLC	54	202354	12:35 AM Mar 25, 2019 by SELLC
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	The new $40,000 Ford Ranger w/ 2.3 liter turbo 4 cylinder. (Preview) The big news in the Detroit Metro area is the new Ford Ranger that is currently being assembled at the Wayne Michigan assembly plant. Ford is now taking orders for the new Ranger and I was considering buying one for the woman until I seen the price. They are asking between $30,000 and $40,000 for the new F...	SELLC	10	1958	12:56 PM Nov 18, 2018 by SELLC
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	Yes trucks! (Preview) Bought a F350 4x4 in 2005, Had 17K on it, it's the gasser regular cab. I was 2 hrs from Quebec told it was a Canadian Ford. (can I tell?) Been a very good truck, less than 80K now. Tires, regular maint. Orig muffler went 15 years, Coil packs always been a problem so had all 8 replaced and plugs too. Bit body rus...	Shawnee_B	4	2223	04:09 PM Nov 6, 2018 by Shawnee_B
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	1989 F-250 4X4 loose steering ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I just completed a COMPLETE PITA of a job...upper and lower ball joints, all u-joints on front axle, rotors and pads, bearings, seals, everything form the pitman arm out to the knuckles is new as well. I've had the allignment adjusted 3 times in the last 2 weeks and it still floats. I'm not afraid to tel...	jplinville	126	70530	01:55 PM Apr 21, 2018 by SELLC
	So how does everyone feel about these new aluminum Ford trucks? (Preview) I'm not so sure I'm a fan, but only because I have seen how their aluminum hoods and rear doors held up on the trucks and expeditions. Seems like every time I get one in with an aluminum hood the entire front of the hood has lost it's paint showing oxidized aluminum, and or the bubbling that looks like rust....	SELLC	8	4594	08:40 AM Nov 2, 2017 by fonzi
	Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel Fuel Filter Regulator Kit - Secondary fuel bowl (Preview) This thread is to address the fuel regulator overhaul kit sold by Ford Motor Company for the 6.0 Liter Powerstroke Turbo Diesel truck. When purchased from Ford this kit is really a re-badged International kit. The part number for this kit is as followed International - "SERV KIT FUEL FILTER REG VALVE...	SELLC	22	39242	11:07 PM May 4, 2017 by Rastus
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	Ford recalls Windstar vans over axle corrosion (Preview) WASHINGTON Ford says it is recalling 575,000 older model Windstar vans in the United States and Canada over concerns that the rear axles can corrode and potentially break. The recall covers vehicles in the model years 1998 to 2003 sold in states where the heavy use of road salt can cause more corrosio...	SELLC	7	4514	11:17 PM Jun 2, 2012 by SELLC
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	My truck (Preview) My truck is super badass. With my malibu in the driveway beside my pickup, my driveweay is currently the resting place for approximately 1150 horsepower.	Big Angry Hillbilly	2	3028	07:24 AM Apr 9, 2012 by SELLC
	Anti-Theft deactivation for 98 sable (Preview) is there a way to deactivate anti-theft on a 98 sable, lost transponder for in key. need help. please respond.	Duey	12	6615	09:55 PM Apr 8, 2012 by Big Angry Hillbilly
	vt365 vs 6.0 injector harness 04-07 (Preview) Can anyone tell me if the 04-07 6.0 and vt365 harness are the sameThey both use the same Ficm module and Injectors and my part number is 1839834C91 the 6.0 number is1843796C92 the dealership cannot tell me if they are interchangeable	jamelfrazier	7	9350	08:52 PM Feb 26, 2012 by jamelfrazier
	Things could get interesting in PowerStroker's shop (Preview) The union contract is almost expired. Tomorrow we see the new proposal, Friday we vote to accept it, or strike. I'll keep you posted. It is really nice weather for a strike though! It may be fun to sit by the highway with picket signs and beer and watch car accidents all day until ownership realizes w...	PowerStroker	45	11486	12:05 AM Jan 11, 2012 by Big Angry Hillbilly
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