Ford's answers to the NHTSA 6.7 Investigation
There was a request for a link to Ford's answer's to the NHTSA investigation posted on a previous thread, since closed. Here is the link: Ford's NHTSA Answers to the 6.7 investigation This PDF i...
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NewsW wrote:
Just a note from the free lunch department...
It is not just lower pressures, but a different, more complex, and expensive to build pump (CP3).
??? different yes, more complex??? I don't think so. Please explain your comment.
The CP4 was touted as cheaper to build, and yet did higher pressures.
Again how can this be? The CP4 runs at higher pressures correct? Also does it not have some coating on the internals? This would up the manufacturing cost, or are they building them in Korea with their stiller quality standards.
Retrofitting CP3 is not an option for the manufacturer or individual users.
For the Manufactures yes I agree, for an individual I disagree. We do not have to do the testing, nor do we have to get the emissions certifications you noted below. As for the injectors as long as the injector body is the same a simple swap out is all that is needed
For one, emissions certification will have to be done from scratch, and it is not clear that the older pump can be used with the newer injectors.
Dropping the pressure on the CP4 is a stopgap --- and if the problem is reactivity --- then it might help.
If the problem is intolerance of common lubricant additives, the problem remains.
And again way would Bosch build a pump that is not compatible to the fuel standards of the Country it is going to be used in? The Car Companies tell a vendor to build me a pump that is compatible to these specs. It is the Vendors job to get it done or walk away from the project.
VW is basically trying to contain the problem in what is a very small part of their business that is costing them an arm and a leg.
Sounds more like Ford does not want to fight with Bosch and Bosch is most likely denying Fords returns for credit on their pumps and they (Ford) just does not want to fight with them.
I bet before long you are going to see the manufactures going after Bosch. This is their problem (Bosch) but Ford denying their customers valid warranty claims is wrong and shows they have not changed their way of doing business. Ford Quality is Job NONE!!!
Don
