2013 Ford PowerStroke 6.7L

FishOnOne wrote:

Huntindog wrote:

Turtle n Peeps wrote:

fivecodys wrote:
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.

Bill

Define "get it right." :)

The good is, this engine is waaaaaaaaaaay better than the 6.0 or 6.4 Nav engines. All in all they seem to be a pretty good engine.

The bad?...........well:

Lots and lots and lots of turbo problems. This one is very troubling because it seems as if Ford can't fix the problem.


Some HPFP and fuel system problems. Not too many of these but BIG, BIG bucks to fix! :E And most of the time Ford will blame you and you will have to pay for it. :E


Quite a few valve problems.


More than I like to see engine failures. I think most of these were from valve failures though so if they fixed the valve problems most of the catastrophic engine failure will go away. It seems like the valve problems are going away so maybe they fixed that problem.

Ford also has some maintainence requirements that the other two do not..

Antifreeze needs to be tested often using the proper kit.. There is more than one available, and even the dealers sometimes get it wrong. This actually has a message that pops up on the DIC.

The fuel filter needs to drained IIRC every 3 weeks

Ford STRONGLY recommends in writing that you use their PM 22 fuel additive religiously. Some have even had to sign a paper about this on delivery.

And Ford seems to have forgotten how to make a radiator that doesn't leak. And they are VERY proud of the replacements that they sell. Which still leak.

Some incorrect information provided here by Huntindog:
1. Fuel filter does not need to be drained every 3 weeks per Fords Owners guide supplement.
2. Ford does not require PM22 per Fords Owners guide supplement. I know of no one who had to sign a document including my own purchasing experience.
3. Antifreeze is mainly tested for Nitrates because a lot of quick lube shops tend to top off the radiater fluid and chances are they will top off with the incorrect antifreeze. ELC coolant testing is a common practice including CAT.