Ford Power Stroke Diesel Repair
From the old-school 7.3L to today's 6.7L, we diagnose and repair Power Stroke diesels in F-250, F-350, F-450 Super Duty trucks, Excursions and vans.
Every Power Stroke generation has its own personality, and its own list of known trouble spots. Knowing what to check first on a 6.0L versus a 6.7L saves diagnostic time and keeps you from paying for parts that don't fix the problem. Here's how we approach each one.
7.3L Power Stroke (1994½–2003)
The 7.3L has a well-earned reputation for durability, but these trucks are now 20-plus years old. We see hard starts and no-starts traced to the camshaft position sensor, injector control pressure (IPR valve and high-pressure oil leaks), glow plugs and the glow plug relay, and aging under-valve-cover harnesses. Turbo pedestal and fuel bowl leaks are common too. With good maintenance, a 7.3L can keep working for a long time.
6.0L Power Stroke (2003–2007)
The 6.0L can be a strong engine once its weak points are addressed. We watch the relationship between oil and coolant temperatures as an early warning of a clogging oil cooler, which in turn takes out EGR coolers. We also diagnose FICM (fuel injection control module) failures, injector stiction, high-pressure oil leaks and head gasket problems, and we'll talk honestly with you about which upgrades make sense for how you use the truck. As one customer put it: "They never fail me even when my 6.0 does."
6.4L Power Stroke (2008–2010)
Cooling is the big one on the 6.4L. Radiator leaks, EGR cooler failures and overheating under load are common, along with DPF regeneration issues and fuel dilution of the engine oil. One customer with a 6.4L F-350 wrote that we fixed his cooling problem and "did it right the first time and charged a fair price."
6.7L Power Stroke (2011–present)
The 6.7L brought more power and more emissions equipment. Typical work includes DEF system faults (pumps, heaters and sensors), NOx and exhaust temperature sensors, DPF and EGR problems, turbo concerns on earlier trucks, coolant leaks, and high-pressure fuel system issues. Fuel contamination can be very costly on modern common-rail systems, so we take fuel-related symptoms seriously and change fuel filters on schedule.
Smaller Power Strokes
We also work on the 3.0L Power Stroke in the F-150 and the 3.2L in Transit vans.
More than the engine
Super Duty trucks work hard. We also handle heavy-duty brakes, front-end and steering parts, driveshafts and differentials, transmission service, A/C and electrical. That's gas Super Duty trucks too, not just diesels.
I recently had brakes installed on my Ford F-350 Super Duty at Elite Diesel and the experience was nothing short of exceptional… Not only was the brake job completed efficiently and professionally, but he went above and beyond by loaning me his personal truck while the work was being done.
Power Stroke FAQ
My 6.0L is losing coolant. Is it the head gaskets?
Not necessarily. Coolant loss on a 6.0L can come from an EGR cooler, a degas bottle, hoses, the water pump or head gaskets. We test to find the actual source before recommending a repair.
Do you work on older 7.3L trucks?
Yes. Older Power Stroke trucks are welcome, from 1994½ through 2003 7.3L F-series and Excursions.
Can you help with DEF and DPF warnings on my 6.7L?
Yes. We diagnose DEF, DPF, EGR and NOx sensor faults on 6.7L Power Strokes and repair the failed components.