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Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:17 pm
by AKPirate
2007 F350 keeps throwing a check engine light. I have been to the dealer 5 times and had three different parts worth around $1500 put on since January. Just had the last part put in today and the check engine light just came on as I was getting home. Grrrrrr.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:22 pm
by FlintRiverFowler
6. Uh oh. Nothin but trouble. My dads did good til 150k . Now it's barely running in a matter of 6 months.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:27 pm
by AKPirate
FlintRiverFowler wrote:6. Uh oh. Nothin but trouble. My dads did good til 150k . Now it's barely running in a matter of 6 months.


Yep, the 6.0. Mine is at the 70K mark. They had to replace all of the gaskets at 30K while under warranty. All services done at the dealer. I couldn't be more loyal. Not sure what to do but keep getting raped is not an option.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:07 pm
by jarbo03
What code is it?

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:11 pm
by NuffDaddy
Shoulda bought a Chevy...

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:19 pm
by AKPirate
jarbo03 wrote:What code is it?


It had two different codes and this was the final fix. PO611 and PO404. They said they need to run another check on it though :oops: . I am so pissed I am thinking about trading this in if the truck is really a POS. It runs fine and has plenty of power, just has a check engine light on.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:28 pm
by jarbo03
NuffDaddy wrote:Shoulda bought a Chevy...


Wrong!

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:32 pm
by jarbo03
AKPirate wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:What code is it?


It had two different codes and this was the final fix. PO611 and PO404. They said they need to run another check on it though :oops: . I am so pissed I am thinking about trading this in if the truck is really a POS. It runs fine and has plenty of power, just has a check engine light on.


Bro said thats a circuit failure, prob in the FICM (fuel injector control module) or a bad injector itself.
He said it's a Bad code, no such thing as replacing one injector on a side. Would recommend anyone trade out of a 6.0, get an '02 or earlier, all they eat up is ball joints.

He was at Royals game, said he could give me more info in morn.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:32 pm
by NuffDaddy
jarbo03 wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:Shoulda bought a Chevy...


Wrong!

20 years and 150k and still going strong.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:34 pm
by goodkarmarising
Should've bought a toyota.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:37 pm
by jarbo03
NuffDaddy wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:Shoulda bought a Chevy...


Wrong!

20 years and 150k and still going strong.


Thats like new. My thoughts are a vehicle should go 200K without any major issues, if not they are a lemon.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:37 pm
by AKPirate
jarbo03 wrote:
AKPirate wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:What code is it?


It had two different codes and this was the final fix. PO611 and PO404. They said they need to run another check on it though :oops: . I am so pissed I am thinking about trading this in if the truck is really a POS. It runs fine and has plenty of power, just has a check engine light on.


Bro said thats a circuit failure, prob in the FICM (fuel injector control module) or a bad injector itself.
He said it's a Bad code, no such thing as replacing one injector on a side. Would recommend anyone trade out of a 6.0, get an '02 or earlier, all they eat up is ball joints.

He was at Royals game, said he could give me more info in morn.


I already had the FICM and a new EGR valve installed. Will look for any updates you have and I appreciate it Jarbo.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:39 pm
by AKPirate
goodkarmarising wrote:Should've bought a toyota.


That's is what I had from 1990-2006. Never had an issue but they can't hold a 3K slide in camper and pull a boat at the same time.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:43 pm
by NuffDaddy
jarbo03 wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:Shoulda bought a Chevy...


Wrong!

20 years and 150k and still going strong.


Thats like new. My thoughts are a vehicle should go 200K without any major issues, if not they are a lemon.

So we have 1 Ford that took a shit at 70k and another at 150k and a Chevy that's still going strong at 150k...I must be missing something

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:46 pm
by jarbo03
Sold my 2 Toyotas around 285.000 with minimal repairs, none before 200K, my Trooper has 294,000 and still runs and rides great. Did have a plenum butterfly screw get hubg in a valve at 225,000.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:47 pm
by AKPirate
NuffDaddy wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:Shoulda bought a Chevy...


Wrong!

20 years and 150k and still going strong.


Thats like new. My thoughts are a vehicle should go 200K without any major issues, if not they are a lemon.

So we have 1 Ford that took a shit at 70k and another at 150k and a Chevy that's still going strong at 150k...I must be missing something


I am thinking about putting some black electrical tape over the check engine light and going another 200K miles with no oil changes just to spite you Nuffy :lol:

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:10 pm
by NuffDaddy
AKPirate wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:
NuffDaddy wrote:
jarbo03 wrote:[quote="NuffDaddy"]Shoulda bought a Chevy...


Wrong!

20 years and 150k and still going strong.


Thats like new. My thoughts are a vehicle should go 200K without any major issues, if not they are a lemon.

So we have 1 Ford that took a shit at 70k and another at 150k and a Chevy that's still going strong at 150k...I must be missing something


I am thinking about putting some black electrical tape over the check engine light and going another 200K miles with no oil changes just to spite you Nuffy :lol:[/quote]
Go for it. Want my number so I can tow ya home in another 5,000 miles? :-D

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:18 pm
by AKPirate
[/quote] I am thinking about putting some black electrical tape over the check engine light and going another 200K miles with no oil changes just to spite you Nuffy :lol:[/quote]
Go for it. Want my number so I can tow ya home in another 5,000 miles? :-D[/quote]


Grrr :evil: What do the Robinson's drive?

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:30 pm
by NuffDaddy
Really have no idea...I know one has a lot of camo and is all jacked up and Si has a rust bucket.
That's all I got.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:02 pm
by 3geese4me
AKPirate wrote:2007 F350 keeps throwing a check engine light. I have been to the dealer 5 times and had three different parts worth around $1500 put on since January. Just had the last part put in today and the check engine light just came on as I was getting home. Grrrrrr.

Did you buy that truck from the Cal Worthington dealer? Those guys suck. When I lived in Anchorage they always tried scamming guys out of extra money.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:04 pm
by AKPirate
3geese4me wrote:
AKPirate wrote:2007 F350 keeps throwing a check engine light. I have been to the dealer 5 times and had three different parts worth around $1500 put on since January. Just had the last part put in today and the check engine light just came on as I was getting home. Grrrrrr.

Did you buy that truck from the Cal Worthington dealer? Those guys suck. When I lived in Anchorage they always tried scamming guys out of extra money.


No, I feel the same way, so I am driving all the way to Wasilla to get it repaired at Kendall Ford, every single damn time.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:06 pm
by 3geese4me
AKPirate wrote:
3geese4me wrote:
AKPirate wrote:2007 F350 keeps throwing a check engine light. I have been to the dealer 5 times and had three different parts worth around $1500 put on since January. Just had the last part put in today and the check engine light just came on as I was getting home. Grrrrrr.

Did you buy that truck from the Cal Worthington dealer? Those guys suck. When I lived in Anchorage they always tried scamming guys out of extra money.


No, I feel the same way, so I am driving all the way to Wasilla to get it repaired at Kendall Ford, every single damn time.

I loved Wasilla. Have done quite a bit of partying at big lake and ate a ton of food at the valley hotel in Palmer.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:09 pm
by AKPirate
3geese4me wrote:
AKPirate wrote:
3geese4me wrote:
AKPirate wrote:2007 F350 keeps throwing a check engine light. I have been to the dealer 5 times and had three different parts worth around $1500 put on since January. Just had the last part put in today and the check engine light just came on as I was getting home. Grrrrrr.

Did you buy that truck from the Cal Worthington dealer? Those guys suck. When I lived in Anchorage they always tried scamming guys out of extra money.


No, I feel the same way, so I am driving all the way to Wasilla to get it repaired at Kendall Ford, every single damn time.

I loved Wasilla. Have done quite a bit of partying at big lake and ate a ton of food at the valley hotel in Palmer.


I have done a ton of partying out there and ate at some of the restaurants. I am usually just passing through though to get to moose camp or the fishing which used to be good in the valley.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:04 am
by Goldfish
AKPirate wrote:
I am thinking about putting some black electrical tape over the check engine light and going another 200K miles with no oil changes just to spite you Nuffy :lol:[/quote]
Go for it. Want my number so I can tow ya home in another 5,000 miles? :-D[/quote]


Grrr :evil: What do the Robinson's drive?[/quote]
Robertsons drive GM vehicles except for Phil has an older taco. Si had a beater full size Chevy but got a newer Silverado.

My Silverado is just about to 200k and running good.

sent from a phancy fone

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:11 am
by AKPirate
Goldfish wrote:
AKPirate wrote:
I am thinking about putting some black electrical tape over the check engine light and going another 200K miles with no oil changes just to spite you Nuffy :lol:

Go for it. Want my number so I can tow ya home in another 5,000 miles? :-D[/quote]


Grrr :evil: What do the Robinson's drive?[/quote]
Robertsons drive GM vehicles except for Phil has an older taco. Si had a beater full size Chevy but got a newer Silverado.

My Silverado is just about to 200k and running good.

sent from a phancy fone[/quote]

So it's your fault and their's Goldie? :) I think it's the 6.0 Diesel. Poor design.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:29 am
by Goldfish
I liked GM up until the bailout. Don't plan on buying anything of theirs made after that point. We will see when the time comes for a new vehicle, but that's the thought right now

sent from a phancy fone

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:33 am
by AKPirate
Goldfish wrote:I liked GM up until the bailout. Don't plan on buying anything of theirs made after that point. We will see when the time comes for a new vehicle, but that's the thought right now

sent from a phancy fone


I went with F350 to get the weight and towing. I am loyal to demonstrated consistency and this is a fail right now.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:38 am
by jarbo03
AKPirate wrote:
Goldfish wrote:I liked GM up until the bailout. Don't plan on buying anything of theirs made after that point. We will see when the time comes for a new vehicle, but that's the thought right now

sent from a phancy fone


I went with F350 to get the weight and towing. I am loyal to demonstrated consistency and this is a fail right now.


Ford never should have gotten rid of the 7.3, was damn near indestructible. I would avoid the GM until they prove they can build a vehicle that is not junk, been a while since they have.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:42 am
by AKPirate
jarbo03 wrote:
AKPirate wrote:
Goldfish wrote:I liked GM up until the bailout. Don't plan on buying anything of theirs made after that point. We will see when the time comes for a new vehicle, but that's the thought right now

sent from a phancy fone


I went with F350 to get the weight and towing. I am loyal to demonstrated consistency and this is a fail right now.


Ford never should have gotten rid of the 7.3, was damn near indestructible. I would avoid the GM until they prove they can build a vehicle that is not junk, been a while since they have.


The Rams seem to have good diesels and good mileage if I go new. I will most likely ride this truck for awhile.

Re: Son of a Bitc....

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:47 am
by jarbo03
The Rams have a great powertrain, unfortunately the front ends, suspension, and rest of body is lacking. Front hubs at $1000+ a pop gets expensive.