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Powerstroke Turbo Diesel 7.3 Liter VS. 6.0 Liter
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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...
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The new $40,000 Ford Ranger w/ 2.3 liter turbo 4 cylinder.
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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...
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2018 Ford F150 Shelby @ 755HP and $115k!
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Wow! Now this might be more what I need to get rather than a four cylinder Ranger! https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a25009754/2018-ford-shelby-f-150-for-sale/?yptr=yahoo But at almost $115,000 that is some serious coin! I am willing to bet few if any of the 500 sold will ever see the...
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Yes trucks!
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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...
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New 3.0 Diesel Engine for Ford F150 - What are your thoughts?
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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...
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2010 F-150 Cranks but no start - Fuse #27 melted for Fuel Pump
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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...
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1989 F-250 4X4 loose steering
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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...
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So how does everyone feel about these new aluminum Ford trucks?
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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....
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Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel Fuel Filter Regulator Kit - Secondary fuel bowl
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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 R...
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Yo PowerStroker, how are them Scorpion engines holding up?
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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...
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1995 ford crown victoria- all electrical cuts out
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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...
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Free Hack Mechanic work in Brampton Ontario Canada! Chan is your man!
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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...
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Stuck in low range 4X4 ! Ford Truck Powerstroke F250 Super Duty.
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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...
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Ford Explorer / Flex Front Brake Pad Seperator Springs - Brake Pulsation / Squeeking Noise 2008 - UP
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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...
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If Fords was founded in 1903, then what's with the King Ranch being established in 1853
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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?
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2003 Ford / Mercury 4.0 Liter SOHC V6 Engine - Knock / Loud Tick above 2500 RPMS
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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...
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Ford motors built like crap?!?
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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...
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Swap a Diesel 6.0 PowerStroke for a Gasoline 351 Winsdor?
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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...
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Ford recalls Windstar vans over axle corrosion
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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...
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Ford F250 6.4 Diesel
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Code 2002 dont know what to do
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My truck
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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.
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Anti-Theft deactivation for 98 sable
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is there a way to deactivate anti-theft on a 98 sable, lost transponder for in key. need help. please respond.
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vt365 vs 6.0 injector harness 04-07
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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
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Things could get interesting in PowerStroker's shop
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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...
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PowerStroke Diesel louder than a Boeing 777
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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...
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Ford Truck SD Powerstroke Fuel Injector Rebuild
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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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MUH BIG BAD FORD POWERSTROKE DIESEL PICK-UP TRUCK! C'MON!
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Well I figured I have bitched enough about these trucks to where I can finally start telling people the GOOD things that I have noticed about the Ford F250 PowerStroke Super Duty. For starters my wife absolutly loves the thing. Hell my wife is half German and she would rather drive this big old truck tha...
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FORD TRUCK PHOTO GALLERY! Show us your rides!
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This thread is for everyone to post photos of their rides. Feel free to upload photos and tell us about your truck! Welcome to the Ford Truck Forum on WWW.AUTOTREND.US!
Here are some photos of my truck Found Off Road Dead. [img]http://www.auto...
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At spoonfeeding school again...
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Well the time has come again for me to continue my education in order to remain warranty certified, this time in Gas Drivability. The new course they added to the curriculum is for Gasoline turbocharged direct injected engines, or "ecoboost" as Ford calls it. This one won't be as big a d...
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2004 - Up 3 Valve Triton V8 engines found in F-150 have Spark Plugs that break off due to poor design by Fords
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I been getting reports about the newer 2004-up 3 valve Triton V8 engines having a problem with the spark plugs getting seized in the head. Due to a poor design they break the lower electrode and then stay lodged into the bore. This is not the first time I have heard about them being a problem, and while I ha...
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