May have just destroyed my TV engine :-(
I made a stupid and likely very costly error this afternoon. I have a 2013 Ford 6.7 Diesel. About a week ago, I needed to top of the Diesel Exhaust fluid before a long trip. I bought a 2.5 Gallon c...
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scotjima wrote:
I have a 2011 Ford F-350 w/ the 6.7. I have not had any fuel system issues, but have read up on this.
1. If it were my truck, and assuming the engine was running OK when you shut it down... I would drain the fuel tank, clean it out, replace the fuel filters, run fresh fuel w/ a double does of fuel additive. If it runs OK, great. If not, then step two.
2. The other option is to call your insurance company and file a claim. Have it towed in and repaired. It will be 10 - 12k.
I would not take it to an independent shop. These things are too expensive to mess around with, and most shops charge book hours and a simliar rate to the dealers. It won't be much cheaper.
Ford will pull/clean the tank, and will replace the filters, the fuel lines, various sensors, the HPFP, and all injectors. There is a procedure from Ford on what exactly to do in this situation. They will not flag your warranty as you would have had it repaired by them. Your engine is also OK.
Good luck!
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