2013 Ford PowerStroke 6.7L
I'm starting to 'kick the tires' and I really like the F-350 Ford. What are you guys hearing about their new 6.7L PowerStroke? Did they get it right this time? Thanks in advance for your comments...
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I took delivery of mine about 2 months ago. I ordered it after I researched everything I could about them and the new motor.
The only thing I found that worried me has to do with wear issues of the HPFP and resulting damage. The HPFP supposedly needs better lubricity then you get from the diesel fuel that's available here in the good ole U.S. of A. Actually the REAL problem seems to be Ford's response to resulting warranty claims.
You can read up on this by searching this site or the internet. I am not sure at all how prevalent the problem is. But with the instant news we have these days, anything posted on the net catches world wide attention and can look like a much larger problem then it really is. I did not judge it to be enough of a problem to dissuade me from buying the Ford.
To combat the possible problem, I am using the Ford diesel additive (PM-22A) in EVERY tank. That may be a good idea anyway. And I also bought the extended warranty that covers everything for 7 years. Should I have to do this ? No, but I'm treating the cost as insurance just like you have for your house, etc. I'm covering myself so I won't have a problem should something happen. And the out of pocket cost to repair anything on one of these trucks - engines or any of the electronics inside the cab - after it's outside of the factory warranty would absolutely ruin my day. I would also expect those costs would be same whether you drive a Ford or a GM or a Ram.
My .02
Oh yah, I really, REALLY like the truck.
Tim B.
The only thing I found that worried me has to do with wear issues of the HPFP and resulting damage. The HPFP supposedly needs better lubricity then you get from the diesel fuel that's available here in the good ole U.S. of A. Actually the REAL problem seems to be Ford's response to resulting warranty claims.
You can read up on this by searching this site or the internet. I am not sure at all how prevalent the problem is. But with the instant news we have these days, anything posted on the net catches world wide attention and can look like a much larger problem then it really is. I did not judge it to be enough of a problem to dissuade me from buying the Ford.
To combat the possible problem, I am using the Ford diesel additive (PM-22A) in EVERY tank. That may be a good idea anyway. And I also bought the extended warranty that covers everything for 7 years. Should I have to do this ? No, but I'm treating the cost as insurance just like you have for your house, etc. I'm covering myself so I won't have a problem should something happen. And the out of pocket cost to repair anything on one of these trucks - engines or any of the electronics inside the cab - after it's outside of the factory warranty would absolutely ruin my day. I would also expect those costs would be same whether you drive a Ford or a GM or a Ram.
My .02
Oh yah, I really, REALLY like the truck.
Tim B.
