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Re: 08B07 program update [dbweaver]
by judgejustin
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Jan 26, 2009 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: dbweaver (Jan 19, 2009 2:33 pm)
Well I went to the dealer today to get the reprogram done. They said Ford has stopped them from doing them because of problems they are having after it is done. Has anyone heard what these problems are or has anyone else not been able to get it done.
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- #275 of 355
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Re: 08B07 program update [judgejustin]
by dbweaver
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Jan 27, 2009 (3:50 pm)
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Replying to: judgejustin (Jan 26, 2009 7:34 pm)
I have not had any problems out of my truck since the update. I have only driven it around 300 miles. I have noticed a significant increase in pulling power at a low rpm. I haven't took any long trips on the interstate yet.
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- #276 of 355
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Re: 08B07 program update [judgejustin]
by firecapn
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Jan 27, 2009 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: judgejustin (Jan 26, 2009 7:34 pm)
I'm taking my F350, 6.4L diesel to the dealer on Friday for the reprograming and the backflow preventer on the radiator and will report on the same day. I have 11500 miles on the truck with numerous trips with my fifth wheel with no problems. So far, so good.
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- #277 of 355
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Re: 08B07 program update [firecapn]
by dbweaver
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Jan 31, 2009 (8:45 pm)
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Replying to: firecapn (Jan 27, 2009 4:49 pm)
I just checked my mpg the old fashioned way today after getting the update two weeks ago. My mpg was 17.4 no towing, taking off very carefully and not exceeding 65mph. That is up from 13.5.
I asked the guys at the service department why Ford didn't do it a long time ago. They said "We just got the program".
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- #278 of 355
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Re: 08B07 program update [dbweaver]
by judgejustin
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Feb 04, 2009 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: dbweaver (Jan 31, 2009 8:45 pm)
I got my programing done two days ago. So far the computer is saying I am getting worse mileage. I filled up last night and will be checking it by hand. It does seem to have a little more power but I will not be testing that much while I am watching the mileage under normal conditions.
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- #279 of 355
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Air intake and exhaust
by judgejustin
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Feb 04, 2009 (8:26 am)
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I am going to be putting some type of air intake on very soon. Has anyone tried any that are out there? I am leaning toward the K&N because I have had those previously. Want any advice from someone who is running one on these 6.4L. I am also looking into changing the exhaust. I am not sure if I want to go with a cat back system or go with the expense of removing the particulate filter which involves a lot of electrical stuff. I am also concerned about doing a cat back because I have been told the particulate will not work correctly with out those finned tail pipes we have on these trucks. I just want to get air in and out faster and cooler. I believe these engines have potential they just have to have the right components to run with them. Any help or ideas will be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Air intake and exhaust [judgejustin]
by dbweaver
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Feb 07, 2009 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: judgejustin (Feb 04, 2009 8:26 am)
I put a S&D cold air intake on my 6.4, I wasn't able to tell much difference. I think if a person could open the exhaust up like you said would help alot. I have saw some DPF and catalytic converter delete pipes on ebay that have places for all the sensors to plug in. Of course it will void your warranty.
I just bought a superchips cortex programmer for my 6.4. I haven't had it long enough to try it out much yet. I asked the mechanic at my dealership if it would void my warranty, they said it should be ok as long as I didn't turn it all the way up and try to tow 18 wheelers up mountains. But they did tell me not to mess with the exhaust, they said if it didn't have those finned tailpipes it would burn whatever was sitting next to it.
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- #281 of 355
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Window Sticker Terminology
by cthuskie
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Feb 08, 2009 (2:15 pm)
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I plan on purchasing my first Ford F250 Super Duty this month.
It is a 2008 I found today on a dealer's lot.
On the window sticker , listed under Options , it states :
JOB # 1 BUILD IDENTIFIER
What does this mean ?
Is it important ?
( pros and cons )
Take Care
George in Bristol , CT
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Re: Window Sticker Terminology [cthuskie]
by firecapn
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Feb 08, 2009 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: cthuskie (Feb 08, 2009 2:15 pm)
Job #1 is what they Ford referred as the first run of HD trucks for that model year. I purchased mine and it was a new 2008 F-350 and was called Job #3. They difference are minor modifications to the truck, i.e. the size of the front end air dam, or the rear differential standard gear ratio. I love my truck and haven't had one iota or trouble as of yet, with 11,350 miles on the odometer. I have a 6.4 diesel, 3:55 gear ratio rear end, two wheel drive, crew cab, long bed. No modifications, getting 14.5 mpg around town, and 11.5 towing a 12500 # RV.
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Re: 2008 F250 Super Duty Leak Update [BACKCRACKER]
by skip21
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Feb 08, 2009 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: BACKCRACKER (Jan 13, 2009 1:30 pm)
I have a 2007 super duty diesel.It has the same problem with the head gaskets that started in 2002 of which there are at least two ford TSBs out on this.I was told by the diesel tech where I bought my ford that it also happens on 2008 diesels.Ford dose not want to fix it and if you have one after market product on engine they will try to void your factory warrentee{they tried that with me except that there is the moss magnuson act of 1975 section 2302 that says they can not do that,]they told me that they were cancling my warrranty till I mentioned that actand they backed off.There are other messages in this forum about this,check them out in the 500 area of messages.
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