Pics of 2011 Ford 6.7

[CUMMINZ]

I think we should give Ford a chance. Maybe this is the engine we have all been waiting for. The nightmare of pipes on the top are OK. Maybe Ford is trying to say that none of it will have to be removed for 200k because nothing will go wrong. :-{}

 

[rbattelle]

I think we should give Ford a chance.

I agree, and they are certainly going to get their chance now.



I remain extremely skeptical, however.



Ryan

 

[Wingate]

Yea. The F350 just spent 2 weeks at the local dealers shop. Something with the urea injection system went wrong



It sits ALOT. Hes usually driving his 6. 0 truck, which may mean something.

hhmmmm... well that not good news. I'm hoping that this thread can be kept up to date, mainly because it seems that this is what we are getting to replace our LB7 Chevy 4500's.

 

['strokeThis_'07]

Ill certainly keep everyone informed on issues, and give details that I can. At this point its kinda hush hush and I havent seen the driver recently.



Im going to guess the 6. 7 will be like the 6. 4; started out well but they start to fail and drop like flies. There wasnt a 6. 4 in the shop for a long time, yet when they neared 20-30k miles, injection pumps and injectors, as well as DPF issues, started sprouting up. Theres one in the shop right now getting an engine swap. And I see no reason to believe Ford will change their reputation for junk diesel engines theyve earned with years worth of crap... theyve never had a good diesel. The 7. 3PS was the best, but its had more than its fair share of issues

 

[silverram03]

Not to get off track but I think that headrest stuck to the center console is absolutly rediculous looking.

 

[Wingate]

Ill certainly keep everyone informed on issues, and give details that I can. At this point its kinda hush hush and I havent seen the driver recently.



Im going to guess the 6. 7 will be like the 6. 4; started out well but they start to fail and drop like flies. There wasnt a 6. 4 in the shop for a long time, yet when they neared 20-30k miles, injection pumps and injectors, as well as DPF issues, started sprouting up. Theres one in the shop right now getting an engine swap. And I see no reason to believe Ford will change their reputation for junk diesel engines theyve earned with years worth of crap... theyve never had a good diesel. The 7. 3PS was the best, but its had more than its fair share of issues

Well???... Any news to report?. . Drivers impressions?

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

If anyone wants to see, a short video of a 6. 7-powered Superduty driving YouTube - 2011 Ford Super Duty 6. 7 Power Stroke Diesel B-Roll Driving

Looks like the DEF refill every 7500 miles will be a bit pricey
Automotive World - US: Ford Super Duty trucks spark DEF launch

 

[CBlack]

With the DEF, I wonder if it will be easy to by pass that part of the emissions system as it is with the EGR and DPF?

 

[mickeyblueyes]

I think we should all wish Ford good luck and hope their new engine is a success , Do you really want to see Toyota and Nissan or TaTa sell more vehicles than Ford? We really need to rally behind our hometown companies.

 

[WDixon27]

i saw def advertised on the last wholesale flier i got from o-reilly, i can't remember the price but it seemed really cheap at shop price, not sure what mark up on that is, i wanna say it was as cheap as fuel per gallon or maybe a little less

 

['strokeThis_'07]

With the DEF, I wonder if it will be easy to by pass that part of the emissions system as it is with the EGR and DPF?

With the custom tuning available to both Ford and GM, its not going to be a problem. All they have to do is write a tune so the system isnt looking for it, and thats it. GM simply turns the DPF sensors off to do DPF-delete on 07. 5-10 Duramaxes

I think we should all wish Ford good luck and hope their new engine is a success , Do you really want to see Toyota and Nissan or TaTa sell more vehicles than Ford? We really need to rally behind our hometown companies.

For some reason, I wouldnt cry much if Ford had yet ANOTHER epic failure underhood... theyve yet to have a good diesel engine. And when I say that, yes Im including the 7. 3





I did drive the truck a bit on location about 3 weeks ago. Seemed to have ok power. It was a good bit nicer inside, even though its not terribly different.



The driver seems to like it, but of course hes a Ford guy, so it could be a hunk of crap and he wouldnt tell me that. Its been in getting new dash clusters, and the TCM has been problematic. He was drving up hill and gave it some fuel and it just revved up and didnt catch a gear for awhile. So theres been some work on it from factory reps from Michigan

 

[rbattelle]

Its been in getting new dash clusters, and the TCM has been problematic. He was drving up hill and gave it some fuel and it just revved up and didnt catch a gear for awhile. So theres been some work on it from factory reps from Michigan

You must be lying. Ford tested these trucks for billions and billions of miles so that they would be absolutely bulletproof.



It's kind of funny we think of the 7. 3 as a decent engine now, in light of the 6. 0 and 6. 4. But years ago it seems to me people weren't so romantic about the 7. 3.



Again, I wish Ford the best of luck.



Ryan

 

[Wingate]

With the custom tuning available to both Ford and GM, its not going to be a problem. All they have to do is write a tune so the system isnt looking for it, and thats it. GM simply turns the DPF sensors off to do DPF-delete on 07. 5-10 Duramaxes







For some reason, I wouldnt cry much if Ford had yet ANOTHER epic failure underhood... theyve yet to have a good diesel engine. And when I say that, yes Im including the 7. 3





I did drive the truck a bit on location about 3 weeks ago. Seemed to have ok power. It was a good bit nicer inside, even though its not terribly different.



The driver seems to like it, but of course hes a Ford guy, so it could be a hunk of crap and he wouldnt tell me that. Its been in getting new dash clusters, and the TCM has been problematic. He was drving up hill and gave it some fuel and it just revved up and didnt catch a gear for awhile. So theres been some work on it from factory reps from Michigan

HHHMMMM... hopefully they get these issues resolved soon, I am under the impression that we have 5 of these being rigged out right now. Should be ready in about 8 weeks.

 

[Ncostello]

For some reason, I wouldnt cry much if Ford had yet ANOTHER epic failure underhood... theyve yet to have a good diesel engine. And when I say that, yes Im including the 7. 3





I did drive the truck a bit on location about 3 weeks ago. Seemed to have ok power. It was a good bit nicer inside, even though its not terribly different.



The driver seems to like it, but of course hes a Ford guy, so it could be a hunk of crap and he wouldnt tell me that. Its been in getting new dash clusters, and the TCM has been problematic. He was drving up hill and gave it some fuel and it just revved up and didnt catch a gear for awhile. So theres been some work on it from factory reps from Michigan

StrokeThis07... I'm really starting to get this impression that you dislike Ford vehicles period . I mean, if someone says the 7. 3L wasn't even a "good" engine... its pretty clear you're only saying what you say to stir the pot as much as you physically can. Because to say the 7. 3L wasn't even a "good" engine... is absolutely a bunch of bunk. You make yourself look bad saying it. Cause the rest of the rational world knows better as a matter of fact.



You can dislike Ford just because your a Cummins/Dodge loyal owner and enthusiast. I happen to really like them too. I have no problem with people who are 110% Ford/Chevy/Dodge etc etc while nothing else matters. But don't argue matters of fact.

 

['strokeThis_'07]

Every 7. 3 Ive been around has been exactly like I said, not good. As in bad. Horrible. Aweful. Junk.



I agree with what was said above, that in light of the obviously problematic 6. 0, the 7. 3 is certainly seen as being a "great" or even good engine. But look at it in the light of, well the Cummins in Dodges, and even the Duramax, its a marginal engine at best. I almost bought a 96 with the 7. 3, and my buddy ended up buying it. Nothing but problems, and this was when it was 8 years old or so.



Or theres the brand spanking new one (2003) that came in the body shop for a minor fender bender. That turd blew more white smoke at idle than my 07 blows black when I hammer down with no boost. And it took 30min MINIMUM to start. I couldnt tell you how many sets of glowplugs that thing had trying to get it to start right. Apparently it started well enough for the sale and stopped after that... guess what he traded it off on? Yep. Nothing other than a Dodge/Cummins (go figure)



Or the countless ones with injector problems Ive seen. Not to mention the fact they are about as gutless as you can get unloaded, let alone with a bit of weight behind it...



So while it may come off that I hate Fords (I do) theres a reason Im so loyal to Dodge; theyve proven themselves to me time and time again. I used to be a Ford guy in my younger days, but it took one ride in my uncles 95 Dodge to tell me Ford had nothing, and still to this day, has nothing. And certainly the 7. 3 days werent any brighter



My opinion obviously. I stand by what I said

 

[Dl5treez]

Every 7. 3 Ive been around has been exactly like I said, not good. As in bad. Horrible. Aweful. Junk.

That's a dern shame. Bad luck I 'spose... .

I agree with what was said above, that in light of the obviously problematic 6. 0, the 7. 3 is certainly seen as being a "great" or even good engine. But look at it in the light of, well the Cummins in Dodges, and even the Duramax, its a marginal engine at best. I almost bought a 96 with the 7. 3, and my buddy ended up buying it. Nothing but problems, and this was when it was 8 years old or so.

If maintained correctly, aside from a few common issues--which all makes and models have some of--the early non-aftercooled 7. 3 is reliable. Sounds like that '96 was a victim of the standard 1st Gen powerstroke owner neglect due to ignorance when it came to maintenance. A thorough list of the problems could help iron that out, however...

Or theres the brand spanking new one (2003) that came in the body shop for a minor fender bender. That turd blew more white smoke at idle than my 07 blows black when I hammer down with no boost. And it took 30min MINIMUM to start. I couldnt tell you how many sets of glowplugs that thing had trying to get it to start right. Apparently it started well enough for the sale and stopped after that... guess what he traded it off on? Yep. Nothing other than a Dodge/Cummins (go figure)

Was this 2003 6. 0 or 7. 3? Just curious; also sounds like there was some faulty diagnostics by an ignorant tech if they kept replacing glow plug after glow plug when there was obviously another underlying issue there.

Or the countless ones with injector problems Ive seen. Not to mention the fact they are about as gutless as you can get unloaded, let alone with a bit of weight behind it...

Again, the routine maintenance is different on a HEUI engine, but there were some problems, correct. The gutless issue may have more to do with the driver than the engine. Every engine has a 'power curve' and it is up to the driver to understand that and get the most out of the unit. Unless we're talking a 6. 0 with a hung VGT, in which case I can show you nine 6. 7CR Cummins doing the same thing.

So while it may come off that I hate Fords (I do) theres a reason Im so loyal to Dodge; theyve proven themselves to me time and time again. I used to be a Ford guy in my younger days, but it took one ride in my uncles 95 Dodge to tell me Ford had nothing, and still to this day, has nothing. And certainly the 7. 3 days werent any brighter

My opinion obviously. I stand by what I said

26 is still young there, kiddo. Besides, anyone who has had such a bad go-round with a model is bound to not like that particular model. No harm in that, just don't write them all off; tunnel vision is bad judgement, but you'll understand that as you get older. :-laf


Cheers!

 

[CBlack]

In a way it makes sense that the 7. 3 sounds like a much better engine since the 6. 0 and 6. 4 came out. Anything that is crap would obviously make an OK engine look great.

Of course I've met a couple of people with 6. 0s who love them and have had no issues.

My brother in law, who is a Furd boy through and through, swore by his 7. 3 and now he hates it because of all the issues. It's paid for and in fairly decent shape other than the engine.

 

[mickeyblueyes]

Hey I purchased 2 brand new 6. 2 chevies one in 81 and one in 84, I don't have a chip on my shoulder, its all a learning experience. I would buy a 2010 or 2011 duramax in heartbeat. Hey I got beat on a 94 cummins I bought the motor was great for 230 hp lol but everytime I stepped on the brakes the truck went crazy didnt know which was it was going to go. 12 times to the dealer, I had to lemon law it. I am back with a 03. Which I had the death wobble on twice last week. Every vehicle has some inherent problem. Imagine if you were just a average joe and had a work truck and the killer dowel pin got you? But as a enthusiast you know what to look for and how to work around it. Sorry to say but age is the best teacher.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

Just throw $400 worth of quarters on top of that engine and see how many hit the ground!!

 

[Dl5treez]

Just throw $400 worth of quarters on top of that engine and see how many hit the ground!!

... and this accomplishes what exactly? :-laf





Moot point when you consider that a 6. 7 has no room to do anything under there either... . not to mention the joys of changing a 12v fuel filter. #@$%!