HELP!!!!!!!!

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my 04 6.0 just started sputtering and lost all power while driving in town. I limped the trurk to the dealer again for the third time in 5 months. does anyone have any idea on what it might be this time? iIt has a new egr cooler ,hpvc connection, new hpop and now this.Any help would be great.

[dannyboy950]

There are just so many things that can aaffect performance.
Leaks at the air induction system pipeing. Useually accompanied by a whistleing noise, or a whoooing noise.
2. Anything affecting oil pressure/volume (leaks) etc.
3. Anything affecting fuel pressure/volume. (leaks) etc.
4. Electrical problems in the injection circuit wireing/FICM/PCM
5. Turbo problems
6. Exhaust problems, egr system/back pressure issues etc.

Without a little more info we would just be quessing.

[Rodslinger]

Welcome to the ORG - sorry you're having issues with the rig. It could be a lot of things. Like Danny said more info would be needed without having to make a guess.
Let us know what the dealer say's.

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Thanks ppl i will let you know what they say. I just usually have to tell the dealer what it might be for some reason. The last 2 times they acted like there was nothing wrong with my truck until i showed the teck myself about the coolant smell from the vents. I still have a clunck under the truck when i accelerate from a stop and they say its normal. I guess they dont care about warranty work trucks or there customers. Oh well thanks again.

[ianstew]

keep us posted, the org has solved many a problem for many a PSD owner!!!

[clys]

Originally Posted by ianstew

keep us posted, the org has solved many a problem for many a PSD owner!!!

We try!

I am leaning towards FICM failure as you described the truck smoking heavily and misfiring then quitting.

FICM then IPR would be my bets. Hope warranty covers whatever work needs to be done!

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I hope so to. The factory warranty expirred in november of this year. I do have an extended warranty on her.My truck is an 04 f250 4 door 2wheel drive with 90050.89 miles on her. This is my first ford and i havent even had her 6 months. I am the second owner, the first was the dealer i bought it from. He put 83000.00 on it then i got it. Oh well i will keep you all of you posted and thanks again for the input

[RescueF250]

Sounds like that dealer is a retard try another place.

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News from ford is after ide test number 4 cylinder is 12% low. They needed auth. from me to tear off valve cover and do manual test. Cost is now just shy of 1900.00 if my extended warranty doesn't cover it. I dont know what could cause that or what the worst case scenario would be. Again any input would be greatly welcome. Thanks again every one

[Big Angry Hillbilly]

Valve cover does not need to come off to do a compression test on a 6.0 litre.

IDS Relative compression test is somewhat spotty, at best.

But it will generally point us in the direction of what cylinder to do a manual compression test on first.