Noise after shifting
I have an unusual noise in my '13 350 srw truck. When I shift from reverse to drive or drive to reverse and I step on the gas I hear a loud thud. It only makes this noise when I go from one to the...
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towing a 34ft tag
I just bought a 34 ft triple axle tag trailer to pull two cars in. the trailer weighs right at 5000lb and the cars are just under 8000lb. so ill be at 13000lb. I'm towing with a W/D hitch and 1000lb...
View ArticleLimp mode now underboost
Hello all, Pretty much new to Ford pickups. Daughter purchased a 2005 F-350 6.0L to pull horse trailers with. Truck had 140K (now 144K) and was just too clean to pass up for what they were asking. For...
View ArticleConsidering Buying a New Truck
I have had a from new1999 F250 7.3 with 269,000 miles now and it has been good to me. We bought a Fifth wheel camper a couple years ago and was looking to upgrade. I was looking at a left over 2013...
View ArticleREPLACING AXLE SEALS FRONT END
I need pic and help. Was replacing my wheel hubs last night and found fluid coming out of the axle tube. Need to replace axle seals. i was told u have to go into the front hog head to do this. never...
View Article4r100 low line pressure / overheating
OK so I'm about to throw a match in the old truck and call it a day. My F250 has 242K and recently had the transmission fail... overheated and cooked it. It had low line pressure and was just worn out....
View Articlefuel cooler opinions?
I have seen people delete there fuel coolers and some have reported that they are getting MPG. What are some opinions on deleting it?
View Article2005 6.0 Reliability
My family loves our 07 E350 but we are shopping for a big camper and want to upgrade from the 5.4 gasser. Looking at a 05 E350 with the 6.0. Is this motor in the range considered problematic? Were the...
View ArticleWhen did ford change the seat to more supportive style?
My 2002 leather seats are in very nice shape but no support - ie you go around a corner and my body tries to slide across seat even with seat belt. My dads 2012 has they same style seat (front bench...
View Article2003 dually keeps blowing wheel seals
I replaced a seal myself and it was out again in a week, so I thought maybe since I didn't have a seal driver I didn't get it in the hub quite right. I took it to a shop to do it again, a month later...
View Articlehow to keep calipers from seizing up?
Was putting new ball joints and hubs on my 01 over the weekend, and caliper pins on the pass side were seized into the caliper bracket not allowing it to slide at all. Got one pin loose but the other...
View Article1989 Ford L8000 7.8l inline 6 diesel won't idle
Hello, I have a 1989 :ford: Ford L8000 dump truck with a 7.8l inline 6 diesel engine. That I bought just a couple weeks ago. It did run and was fine but today in the morning I tried to turn it on and...
View ArticleWhere to get the alternative fuel
Howdy, If a thread already exists sorry and please let me know. Where do you guys get your oil from? I live in Sacramento area. I would love a connection. Even be willing to pay for the oil. I used to...
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2011 FORD F350 4X4
Selling my 2011 F350 4X4 lariat Lariat FX4 in excellent condition! Powered by a V8 Turbo Diesel 6.7L Remote Start engine. Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Select-Shift transmission. Equipped with...
View ArticleNeed idea for bedside cargo tie down
Anyone have a clever idea for how/where to hook up straps or bungees on the oustide of your bed? I have an '89 F350; a work horse not a beauty queen. I've been thinking about using something like these...
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Changed out my water pump today, look what I found!
The screw holding the impeller flange had backed off almost completely!! I caught it just in time. I wonder what kind of damage that would have done if it had fallen right out and started circulating...
View ArticleWindow sticker and build date
Is there an indicator on the window sticker after the vehicle is build that it was built?
View Article2002 F-350 Dually 2wd 7.3L crew cab
7.3L Ford F350 2002 Crew cab Dually 2wd Lariat exterior white with tan leather interior. Fully equipped with 7.3L turbo engine, Banks upgraded turbo and complete exhaust, boost gauge and EGT...
View ArticlePre-Purchase Inspection in Houston, TX?
Hey guys, I live in Florida, and I'm looking at an awesome (on the outside) truck in the Houston area. I have owned a 7.3 and a 6.0 in the past, and am aware of what I'm getting into - I just need a...
View Article2001 - switch paddle mirrors to towing mirrors easy?
I would like to change the power paddle mirrors on my F-350 over to towing mirrors. A few questions: 1 - is it easy? Seems like you just pop off the triangle plastic trim piece on the inside of the...
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