Difference between 2013 F350 and F450 DRW 4x4 Diesel
I am trying to make a purchased decision between two vehicles. I will be towing 20-22k 5th wheel. I will either purchase 2013 F350 or F450 and want to "know for sure" the real differences betwenn the...
View ArticleFord 6.0 Diesel
Hello, I just joined this forum. I have a 6.0 Diesel Ford Excursion with 169,000 and I love it in spite of all of the trash talk about the 6.0. I recently purchased a large travel trailer and took a...
View Article2000 F350 headlight replacement confusion...
On my 2000 F350 I want to replace my faded headlights to an updated style but it seems the more I look the more I'm confused. I don't want to just pick the coolest looking ones off of eBay. I'd like...
View ArticleWhy the additinal cost for the metallic white tri-coat?
I don't believe all of the metallic colors are an upcharge, so why is the white tri-coat an extra $500? Is it a thicker, more durable paint? Anybody regret getting this color? Thanks, Adam
View Article7.3 bad miss
99ford7.3ran buzz test came back left side bank 2open ran contrition test came back 2@6injetor need help thanks
View Articlequestion on trans in 06 or 07
Are the automatics 5 speeds or are they 6 speeds. I see on cars.com they are listed both ways? Also what is the difference between an XLT and the Lariat packages
View ArticleFactory Brake Controller
I have a pretty heavy boat and just got the trailer brakes changed from surge to electric over hydraulic. Intending to tow with my 2011 F350 but I went to pick up the trailer at the shop (boat not on...
View Articleflush or not to flush
ok i know antifreeze is bad for critters but what about plants? just moved into a new place (for me that is) there are no storm drains just flows off the driveway onto the weeds. would like to have...
View Article2006 F450 Diesel Engine Options
Hi there, We need to replace a blown engine in our F450 work truck and I was wondering what direct plug-in options would be. I'm assuming any ford diesel option from the same model years would fit but...
View Article4R100 getting warm
Hello, We haven't had many hot days this year in Minnesota but they're finally here, and my transmission is not happy. Sunday cruising at 70mph in 94 degree weather She was sitting at 200degrees...
View ArticleFailing AC
Hello, I've noticed that at higher speeds and in stop and go traffic my AC can't keep up. We've finally entered summer in Minnesota and I'd rather not die of heat exhaustion in my own truck. If I get a...
View ArticleRecurring P2290 CEL in E450 6.0L
I run a small ambulance service in northern Vermont. We have been having a host of problems with our 2010 E450 6.0L in the last 6 months. It all began in March with an oil leak and a P0470 CEL. The...
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Where can I buy this pneumatic fitting?
- It's a female Schrader-style tire valve connector, with a .305-32 UNS thread. If there's a part number on it, I can't find it, even with a jeweler's loupe. So ... anybody recognize it, then? I don't...
View ArticleP2263 Code
Out for 3 weeks in CO mtns. No problems getting here, but while in Telluride leaving a parking lot the CEL stayed on. Checked it with the Mini and it was P2263 Turbocharger Boost System Performance....
View ArticleDieselsite coolant filter and upper radiator hose clearance??
Anybody have a Dieselsite coolant filter installed with a upper radiator hose that goes around the Serpentine belt? I've had the coolant filter for a couple years and today installed the upper radiator...
View ArticleShould I rebuild my Banks Turbo?
So getting ready to leave on a 1500 mile trip and was checking out the truck and changing all the fluids and such and notice a little play side to side in the compressor wheel side of the turbo. It is...
View Articlerecon extreme led light bar stays on?????
I installed a recon LED extreme light bar on my truck and it looks good, barely see it during the day and the led's are bright at night. This particular one has the sequential amber turn signals which...
View ArticleIntro..
Hey friends... This is Stuart James, and i'm newbie here, i hope, i'll enjoy here, because, it's really nice and informative forum ... Keep it up guys ..
View ArticleCoolant filter
Im looking into doing a coolant filter and flush. I can't do the flush for a while and was wondering if adding the filter in the mean time is a good or bad idea? Obviously, Id have to swap the filter a...
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