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Alright porthole, allow me to clarify; Ford is the only one I know of that produces one with their name on it, thus making it the recommended fuel additive for the engine. There may be 10 with the same formula by the same chemical manufacturer, however for all intensive purposes of why I'm here...

I do not know of a factory engine brake for the 6.4, they are definatly nice trucks. I would not turn my nose up at one, that's for sure. I'm glad you have a truck, I hope to retire one day, and I hope to have a truck! this is Great Rod, I look forward to meeting you and the truck! All...

Wow busy weekend! I missed a whole page of comments, I'll touch on all them tonight, have work to do now!

Hi Superduty08; unfortunatly the emissions kill the fuel milage. If your concerned about the recourse of doing something like that, then I wouldn't do it. As for the exhaust brake I have little to no experience with them on this engine. I know Banks makes a programmable version and bd makes a...

Hi guys, the information I recieve is about the same as you do regarding "why". The info provided in the "What the issue is" section essentially covers it. It only effects up to build date 8-6-13. I believe the the other improvements are from the software updated in another module. We cannot...

Hi cdensomnia; there are engineering differences between the 350 / 450, quite a few actually. The few I can think of are a cast EGR valve, non vgt turbo and the emissions order in the exhaust is different. I will look at work tomorrow and post specifics. They are very different and will drive...

Please let us know what you decide!

Im sorry to hear this happened! Glad your insurance took care of it, awfully inexpensive also, I see the repair closer to 13k! As for your MPG going up, I do not know, if I was to wager a guess it would be updated parts, or clearing the adaptive tables and letting you start fresh would be my...

Hi Wmnmy, nice truck! I'd like to hear your opinion of the new exhaust brake once you've put it to the test! I would need to see the diesel owners supplement to see the temperatures, I won't have access till Monday. (Yours would be the small book with your owners manual, if you'd like to check...

Miltp920; Jnbhobe is correct with his information, they began manufacturing the update 2007.5, all the trucks with 6.4's are 08-10 with the exception of the econoline chassis that retained the 6.0 due to fitment issues and that line ended in 2010. I touched on the 6.4 if you read through my...

Lots of good info provided here by people with experience towing. I agree with them, if I was towing anything over 12k regularly, I'd buy a 350. Having a 250 will give you a slightly better ride unloaded, however towing your 5th wheel the 350 will ride like a Cadillac and you will not have to...

SeattleLion; engineering says the trucks should go into regen between 100-500 miles. Determining factors are idle time, ambient temp, vehicle loading and driving style. You're truck is functioning properly. MTpockets; I would ask a mechanic at a dealership in your region about how they are...

thats a heavy girl! Thanks for the info! This seems too frequent, I have not experienced any issues like this, I will email engineering tomorrow and get back to you, I suspect something isn't right. How is your fuel economy? Hi Rod, I have only been there three years so it unfortunately it...

you guys are welcome, the industry has changed so much and everything is so technical. Since the economy issues of 08, ford has trimmed the fat. All labor times were cut. A third of our time is spent receiving prior approval, cost-cap, hotline requests and writing stories TRYING to get paid by...

I'm assuming there are those hidden one off camp sites out there, that aren't multiple site camp grounds. Example: One spot with hookups on the back of a farm next to a river. How to people market these? Word of mouth? Craigslist? We are living on our building site in our Bighorn preparing...

I think you did it right Dryer! Did they offer the F450 with a bed back then? or only as Cab & Chassis? I can't remember what year they started offering it with a bed. I just saw one with that needed head gaskets, truck was at 164k, but heavily neglected. Not a good comparison to yours. I...

Jassson007, the 6.7 is different then the older engines, your 6.4 was checked for nitrates in the coolant, the 6.7 is a different beast, it is checked for carboxilates, whatever those are? assuming you don't have a standard level cluster, all of your maintenance lights can be reset by driver...

Also TxPatriot, with the 6.4 it's paramount to be aware of how often your truck is going into regen. And to monitor your oil level. During regen extra fuel is dumped to light off the dpf to clean it, some of this extra fuel passes the rings and mixes with the oil. Factory says 100-650 miles is...

Hi mrsfish, I have not seen anyone install a secondary oil filter, I have no concerns with the oiling system on the 6.7. I would be concerned about having an adverse effect on the oil pressure dependent on where it is placed in the system. If he has a kit or has seen it done before, send me a...

Thanks for the responses guys, a rally sounds fun ill have to look more into them, we have talked about going to the rv show in February to see the latest and greatest heartland products! As far far as extended warranties go it's an individual choice. I focus on the risk / reward. I personally...

Wrong forum for an introduction, I know. But I repair Powerstrokes for a living at the dealer so I thought I could answer some questions! Feel free to ask, and I'll see if I can help! the reason I'm on this forum is because my wife and I have lived in our Heartland Bighorn 3670RL, I wanted to...