Hi guys,
I haven't posted much here because I can usually find everything I have questions about by searching the forums. I have a comination of problems that I need some help with. The results of the problems have been a gradual reduction in power and some surging while towing (I miss the power I made when the truck was new!). Only have 53k miles on the truck and its a 2005, boost seems fine, maxing out at about 28-29psi on factory gauge, CEL isn't on, not noticing any coolant loss, filters are changed per Ford specs at the dealer. I recently had it in to have the Y-pipe replaced because it was leaking and the tech told me the turbo looked normal. I talked to him again since then and told him my problems and he said that I probably just need to use some cetane booster. Athough I think thats a good idea it is not the solution to my problems. Here are are some symptoms:
White/blue smoke that happens for between a minute and three minutes every time I start my truck, regardless of the ambient temp. The smoke is now embarassing. Seems to stop after I start driving. EGR valve was very oily (especially the top part of the valve) and sooty when I cleaned it. I had to vacuum out the hole for the EGR valve because it was so nasty (not sure why because I drive the truck pretty hard most of the time). There were chunks of black soot/oil crap inside (I have pictures at work, I will try to upload tomorrow). The EGR valve has been out for cleaning before. Had some serious shudders in second gear during takeoff while towing a 12,000lb trailer a while back. Had to let out of the pedal before boost built up to get it to stop shaking. During the same trip at interstate speeds had much more black smoke than normal during acceleration with boost pressures higher than 20psi; also seemed like power output was reduced. At around 55mph and 1800rpm truck will studder if I am towing anything, even if it isn't heavy, and power feels like it is only at about 60%.
The only work that has been done on the truck is repairs for front seal oil leak, an oil leak on top of the engine (not sure where
), EGR cleaning, recall stuff and computer updates.
I think that I probably have a few different things going on but can you guys give me some input on what you think it might be? I am going to take it in this week but I would like to be able to talk to the tech with some pre-aquired information. Thanks for your help!
12-18-2007, 06:38 PM
Diagnosis before taking to dealer: low power, surging when towing, etc.
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