Anyone with a new Powerstroke?
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1engineer
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Meh, I liked it OK but couldn't get the sound I was after as you can tell from this Remo - Products - Powerstroke 3
Jeff614
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I sold my '11 back in January after changing jobs made owning it a tad bit expensive.
From what I've read the 14-up are a little different than the '11 thru '13. Some issues have been addressed and I'd definitely go for the newer '14. One big change is to a larger turbo. This was a problem on the earlier "Scorpion" diesels, I never had a problem in the 65K I owned mine though, and it was an early 2011 job 1.
Overall I loved my F250 and wish I could have kept it. The actual engine never gave me a single problem, however the emissions system a radiator replacement sealed the decision on selling it.
There's a lot of emission equipment on these new trucks (all 3 manufacturers); DPF, SCR, EGR, DEF injection system and none are cheap to fix. FWIW also, Ford's emissions warranty is up at 40K, not 100K like the engine. This is all still deleteable, however the prices to do so have risen astronomically in the past few years.
They are great trucks that make huge amounts of power. Best of luck on your decision. I know if I had deeper pockets I'd have kept mine, although I do love the new T4R TE.
- Jeff
From what I've read the 14-up are a little different than the '11 thru '13. Some issues have been addressed and I'd definitely go for the newer '14. One big change is to a larger turbo. This was a problem on the earlier "Scorpion" diesels, I never had a problem in the 65K I owned mine though, and it was an early 2011 job 1.
Overall I loved my F250 and wish I could have kept it. The actual engine never gave me a single problem, however the emissions system a radiator replacement sealed the decision on selling it.
There's a lot of emission equipment on these new trucks (all 3 manufacturers); DPF, SCR, EGR, DEF injection system and none are cheap to fix. FWIW also, Ford's emissions warranty is up at 40K, not 100K like the engine. This is all still deleteable, however the prices to do so have risen astronomically in the past few years.
They are great trucks that make huge amounts of power. Best of luck on your decision. I know if I had deeper pockets I'd have kept mine, although I do love the new T4R TE.
- Jeff
rinkman07
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Very good point, Jeff! That's the thing many people don't realize, including myself, until after a purchase of a new diesel. Stupid on my part, but I just assumed it coincided with the powertrain warranty. I know Chevy was only 50k. Don't know what Dodge is.
zonianbrat
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A lot of people here at my work have the newer diesels. Some love them and some hate them. It gets really cold here so they stay plugged in during the winter which is an inconvenience imo. A friend has a 13 powerstroke and he likes having the power when he needs it but doesnt like the emmissions which has already put him in limp mode a handful of times for non legitimate reasons. I thought about getting one too but after thinking about it I dont have a good reason to run a diesel. Not to mention the new ones are running 50K and up.
wnelax04sr5
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The main issues you will see with the newer power strokes that is a deviation from the previous 6.4 and 6.0 is that it isn't the motors that are the problem, its the emissions equipment that causes issues. By now the 6.7 has had most of the bugs worked out, but its a ford diesel, its gonna have issues, they don't make them like the 7.3 anymore.
if it is an indicator, the power stroke diesel forums have "problem sections" and can be a good source of info to see what the common problems are
6.7 Problems Forum - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
if it is an indicator, the power stroke diesel forums have "problem sections" and can be a good source of info to see what the common problems are
6.7 Problems Forum - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
Jeff614
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I'd be willing to bet your friend's rig went into limp mode at least a few times due to a faulty egt sensor. There are 4 of them going down the exhaust. They are all the same part number, AC3Z-5J213-A, are super easy to install, and can be had online for around $20.
Pretty much all vehicle forums, especially diesels, have forums dedicated to problems. Afterall, people generally come to the internet looking for help or to complain about something no matter what it is.
Each of the big 3 use pretty similar emissions systems anyways, for awhile Cummins was using SCR to meet emissions requirements but I think they've moved to DEF injection as well now.
These new trucks are incredible, especially considering what a diesel pickup was like just a few years back. If you can afford it, go for it, you'll love it, but you do gotta pay to play.
- Jeff
zonianbrat
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Dont think that was his problem but I could be wrong. Either way the emmissions bs they are constricting those diesels with is pathetic. Most people that buy them around here just for the look and the fact that it is a diesel and it's bigger than most 1/2 ton pickups.
I'd be very leary of buying a '11'-'14 Powerstroke. The Bosch CP4.2 HPFP is apparently very delicate, and susceptible to failure using the Diesel fuel sold in the USA.
Ford has denied many warranty claims when the HPFP failed through no fault of the truck Owner, leaving said owners stuck with a $12,000 bill to replace the entire fuel system.
GM uses the same HPFP on their Duramax trucks, but I have yet to hear of them denying a warranty claim for a failed Bosch CP4.2 HPFP on their trucks.
Ford is making some revisions to their '15 Powerstroke, I wouldn't be surprised if one of those changes is making the fuel system more reliable.
I would still never buy a Ford, just based on the principle of how they have screwed over so many 6.7 Powerstroke owners, that have had fuel system failures, and then were hung out to dry by Ford.
Ford has denied many warranty claims when the HPFP failed through no fault of the truck Owner, leaving said owners stuck with a $12,000 bill to replace the entire fuel system.
GM uses the same HPFP on their Duramax trucks, but I have yet to hear of them denying a warranty claim for a failed Bosch CP4.2 HPFP on their trucks.
Ford is making some revisions to their '15 Powerstroke, I wouldn't be surprised if one of those changes is making the fuel system more reliable.
I would still never buy a Ford, just based on the principle of how they have screwed over so many 6.7 Powerstroke owners, that have had fuel system failures, and then were hung out to dry by Ford.
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