DavinD 4 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Well my fellow fiends. My Ford 6.0 had the dreaded EGR cooler failure in Houston. We're at the dealership now. Hoping a praying that they can fix it today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Well my fellow fiends. My Ford 6.0 had the dreaded EGR cooler failure in Houston. We're at the dealership now. Hoping a praying that they can fix it today. Oh no! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 so sorry best of luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Crap. How long do they think it will take? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Good luck. Been stranded a few times in the past. No fun at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavinD 4 Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Crap. How long do they think it will take?Assuming the head gaskets weren't damaged, they should be done today. Hoping and praying right now. It's an expensive fix, but I had put aside some money for this. It won't affect my vacation as long as it gets done today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hoping your head gaskets are okay! Have a great vacation after you pass this rocky start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 If you plan on keeping it get it bulletproofed asap. I'm glad I did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hope they were able to get it done today! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Classact....Mike 17 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Bummer. Sending Fiend Power your way. Always a helpless feeling when that happens. Hope you're on the road again soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hope you got it fixed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hope you got it fixed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Sorry to hear it. That's one of the reasons I got rid of my 6.0 I just didn't like the stress of unknow major breakdowns. That said my 6.0 never left me stranded and pulled a 12,000lb toy hauler 2,000 miles with a bad egr cooler, egr, oil cooler, head gaskets, and degas bottle. There may have been more parts that's just what I remember. But the last 500 miles 55 mph was top speed and I had to give the truck a break every 100 miles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pondrr 2 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Assuming the head gaskets weren't damaged, they should be done today. Hoping and praying right now. It's an expensive fix, but I had put aside some money for this. It won't affect my vacation as long as it gets done today.Houston resident here. If you weren't able to get out, let me know if I can help. PureTcrazy...rita and Memphis 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Well my fellow fiends. My Ford 6.0 had the dreaded EGR cooler failure in Houston. We're at the dealership now. Hoping a praying that they can fix it today. So sorry to hear this I was one of the wonderful people Ford sold a 2004 truck but decided to give me a 2003 engine. That was always my worst fear while towing. If you plan on keeping it get it bulletproofed asap. I'm glad I did.I agree, aftermarket mods are the way to go with the 6.0. Lets see, through the years I have: 8 new style injectorsFICM upgraded & tunedEGR DeleteBlue Spring ModNew Oil CoolerNew Y PipeNew TurboFlushed Ford coolant and replaced with Zerex ELCAdded Coolant FilterReplaced rear main sealInstalled Insight CTS engine monitoring systemAdd Temp probe in exhaust manifold for InsightMore flashes than I can count..... This doesn't count normal maintenance like batteries & such. But, she does pull the new trailer nicely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Houston resident here. If you weren't able to get out, let me know if I can help.Wow! Your first post here is to offer help to a fiend. You will fit in here great. Welcome :welcome: PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Houston resident here. If you weren't able to get out, let me know if I can help.Welcome abroad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Well my fellow fiends. My Ford 6.0 had the dreaded EGR cooler failure in Houston. We're at the dealership now. Hoping a praying that they can fix it today. I hope they got you back on the road quickly and the fix wasn't to expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CampMImi 22 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Wow! Your first post here is to offer help to a fiend. You will fit in here great. Welcome :welcome:Agreed! Very nice thing to offer help!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavinD 4 Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Well, I had the dealership install the new EGR cooler and only got 10 miles down the road before something really let go. Coolant spewed all over my windshield and smoke began to pour out of the engine and all my air vents. Had it towed to another dealership were I will be trading it in Monday morning. We'll have to miss the first 2 days of our reservation. We're at an RV park in Houston for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Well, I had the dealership install the new EGR cooler and only got 10 miles down the road before something really let go. Coolant spewed all over my windshield and smoke began to pour out of the engine and all my air vents. Had it towed to another dealership were I will be trading it in Monday morning. We'll have to miss the first 2 days of our reservation. We're at an RV park in Houston for now.Wow sorry to hear it. Hope it all works out for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Weren't the 6.0 power strokes recalled several times for this very problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 We'll have to miss the first 2 days of our reservation. That totally stinks! Dont forget to call Disney and have them adjust your check in day. If you no show on day one with no call there is a good chance they will cancel the rest of the reservation on you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 595 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Houston resident here. If you weren't able to get out, let me know if I can help.:Welcome: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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