Interesting Reading on the Ford 6.7L Diesel

[Wingate]

http://www.ifama.net/Documents/FORDADDITIONALMESSAGES&BULLENTINS-JAN-APR2013.pdf

 

[Wayne M.]

Yikes! A busy place!!

 

[Wingate]

what i found interesting is the repeated," yeah we know about this or that, dont try to fix it, tell the customer some b. s. "

 

[EDankievitch]

Really makes me glad I didn't jump into a Ford... .

 

[Wayne M.]

what i found interesting is the repeated," yeah we know about this or that, dont try to fix it, tell the customer some b. s. "

Sometimes it's the truth, but basic performance cannot be compromised. This is a typical TSB rundown, but it seems that the Cmax, Eco boost trucks, and the 6. 7 whatever are trouble. Did anyone get the advisory not to put plows on anything with electric power steering? There must be a HD group where traditional PS is installed.

 

[JR]

I've wondered what kind of problems people are going to run into with those electric power steering systems when they start lifting their rigs and throwing big tires under them.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

The typewriter noise is characteristic of the 6. 7. Wow. And changing the oil helps. . . wow wow.

 

[Wingate]

And thats just January thru April of 2013!!. .

 

[jgillott]

I'd be interested in seeing what the lists are like for GM and Dodge in comparison.

 

[Wayne M.]

I'd be interested in seeing what the lists are like for GM and Dodge in comparison.

Don't forget RAM is a seperate brand. I wonder if all Chrysler TSBs are grouped together like fords that we saw?

 

[jgillott]

Don't forget RAM is a seperate brand. I wonder if all Chrysler TSBs are grouped together like fords that we saw?

I don't know. I haven't really looked for anything since RAM became its own brand. I beleive that all of the GM lines are together like Ford, or at least they used to be.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

We have a few extrememly knowledgeable people on this forum that have secret inroads to Chrysler. That makes us much more fortunate than owners of other brands. We don't have many TSB's anyway, and most of the issues in the past few years have been software related. That is reminiscent of our personal computer programs. . . seems software "engineers" universally do incomplete, crummy jobs and have to release numerous patches and updates.

 

[rscurtis]

Interesting to see that the HVAC problems are not just isolated to Dodge. After seeing all the engines in the flesh at Carlisle, I still wouldn't want to own one long-term. If you lease or buy a new truck every three years it may be OK; for extended ownership, I don't think so.

 

[Wingate]

I agree, I dont mind seeing software updates, clamp/hose/line retainer reviosions. . etc... but, pull the head, yeah it gets crappy fuel mileage, that ticking may be a timebomb, if our substandard fuel filtration system wrecks your injection pump, blame it on bad fuel. etc. . crap. .

 

[Gonzo 1066]

Interesting to see that the HVAC problems are not just isolated to Dodge. After seeing all the engines in the flesh at Carlisle, I still wouldn't want to own one long-term. If you lease or buy a new truck every three years it may be OK; for extended ownership, I don't think so.

A couple of my friends had experience with Corporate FORD warranty (6. 0 need I say more),, NONE of us want to be treated that badly.

 

[SSteilow]

Thank you for posting the TBP Report from Ford that was eye opener, wow!

That is why i am looking to get the Dodge RAM 3500 6. 7L DRW Diesel, is to many issues with the Ford F-350 6. 7L.

Reading the TheDeseslstop forum, the problems listed are in pages, with the same problems in the TBP Report.

I am a long time Ford owner and have owned three cars all owned over 8 years with no issues.

So the Dodge Ram is looking better each day.

Thanks,

Scott

 

[Ronan]

I actually used to be a Ford tech before moving over to Chrysler.

I used to have more work to do, but I enjoy the slower pace of things now.

 

[Wayne M.]

I actually used to be a Ford tech before moving over to Chrysler.

I used to have more work to do, but I enjoy the slower pace of things now.

In what time frame were you a ford tech?

 

[Caseylynn]

Had no help what so ever with my 6. 0 problems! Maybe Ford should have took the goverment money to satisify the 6. 0 owners? Just my opinion. A loyal Ford Owner for 45 years now a new Ram in the driveway.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Based on my limited experience, and depending on whether you are able to connect with the knowledgeable warranty gurus, Chrysler wants their Rams to be "right" and Ford wants their trucks to get through the warranty period. I prefer Ram's attitude of selling components and capabilities that exceed what is expected for pickup trucks.