Is there a diesel smell in my Ford F350?

Diesel smell in the cab of a Ford F350 truck with 6.0 engine. This is the second instance of this in this truck. Both have been covered by warranty, but the first time was in may of 05 and the second time was Feb 06 is this going to happen again.

Why does my Ford F250 diesel not start?

They could not be functioning. The diesel engine doesn’t have spark plugs like most trucks, instead, it used glow plugs, which are designed to heat up and assist in starting the diesel engine. Although the glow plugs aren’t always essential for starting, they assist the process especially when the ambient temperature is very low.

When did the Ford F250 diesel engine come out?

This article applies to the Ford F250 and F350 diesel engine (1994-2003). Trying to start your Ford truck and getting nothing can ruin your whole day, and make work on the job site grind to a halt.

What was the problem with the 2004 Ford F350 dump truck?

2004 Ford F350 dump truck shuts down with no warning. Consumer states that Ford will not honor truck warranty and will not repair the problem. The consumer stated when the dump truck shut down, there was no power steering or brakes.

This article applies to the Ford F250 and F350 diesel engine (1994-2003). Trying to start your Ford truck and getting nothing can ruin your whole day, and make work on the job site grind to a halt.

How can I get my Ford F250 to start?

Hook the multimeter to the small ignition switch terminal on the solenoid and have an assistant turn the key, you should get 12 volts. Hook the multimeter to the starter terminal on the solenoid and turn the key again, you should get 12 volts.

What to do if your diesel truck won’t start?

Disconnect the negative (black) terminal on both batteries (otherwise you can’t test them individually). Test the voltage on each with your multimeter set to DC volts. Each battery should read over 12 volts. If one reads low, replace it. If both check out, one or both may still be bad and not able to deliver the proper power under a load.

What was the problem with my 2004 Ford F-350?

Managed to cross from the right lane, across a merge lane to the shoulder. Managed to restart engine. Excessive smoke, running rough. Stayed on shoulder until engine ran smooth enough to go. Taken to dealer. Egr valve replaced. Intake manifold cleaned. Turbo cleaned. Cost $1776.82 to repair.

What is the service code on a 2015 F350?

I have a 2015 F350 with 23000 miles on it. Service engine… Hello, this code is indicating a fault with the diesel particulate matter sensor: WARNING: MANUAL REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CAUSES THE EXHAUST GAS TO GET VERY HOT QUICKLY.

Why is the exhaust gas so hot in my F350?

Service engine… Hello, this code is indicating a fault with the diesel particulate matter sensor: WARNING: MANUAL REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CAUSES THE EXHAUST GAS TO GET VERY HOT QUICKLY.

Is the Ford F-350 6.0L a good truck?

A lot of 6.0 owners aren’t happy with theirs but not all of the 2004 6.0’s are trouble but some owners will tell you how much trouble their trucks are but sometimes that is not the whole story…… Click to expand… How about a 7.3. It’s better then the 6.0

When did the Ford F-350 diesel come out?

Thank you, i’m new to the diesel engines in trucks! Keep in mind when the 2003 hit the streets and started having problems, Ford did a lot to fix them. The 2003 and early 2004, were most effected. By late in the production of 2004 most of the “better” updates were in place. The VIN number will tell ya when it was made.

What kind of HPOP does a 2004 Ford F350 have?

Hello guys, I have a 2004 (10/03 to be exact ) F350 6.0L PSD and it’s time for a new hpop from what I’m being told. The truck has mods such as egr delete, ARP head studs, Biggdogg heads, afe intake, 4″ exhaust no cat, blue spring kit, SCT Livewire, and most of the factory updated parts.

What causes coolant to go out of radiator?

The radiator cap can deteriorate over time, letting antifreeze slip through when you are driving. A clogged radiator system could be a problem too as it blocks the flow of the liquid. Check the radiator when the coolant disappears without any trace.

What does it mean if your car is losing coolant but no leak?

However, you may breathe easy if the mechanic does not find any trace of exhaust gases in the coolant. It means that the liquid has not reached the engine yet. The radiator cap can deteriorate over time, letting antifreeze slip through when you are driving. A clogged radiator system could be a problem too as it blocks the flow of the liquid.

What causes a car to lose coolant while running?

The steam disperses inside the engine compartment. With high engine temperatures, the steam evaporates or moisture collects on the engine compartment firewall and fender wells. Coolant loss results, without obvious puddles signs.

Where does the coolant go when the engine is turned off?

When a vehicle overheats, or after the engine has been turned off after a long ride, an expansion valve opens inside the radiator cap to allow pressurized coolant to enter the overflow reservoir.

What causes coolant to leak from the radiator?

A defective radiator cap gasket will allow coolant to escape in the form of steam. The steam disperses inside the engine compartment. With high engine temperatures, the steam evaporates or moisture collects on the engine compartment firewall and fender wells. Coolant loss results, without obvious puddles signs.

What causes a 6.0 liter diesel engine to fail?

The EGR Cooler fails because of a clogged or restricted Oil Cooler. 2003 model year 6.0 Power Stroke diesel egines have a round EGR cooler, which is less prone to failure than the less efficient square cooler found on 2004 to 2007 model year engines. 4C3Z-9P456-AJ Application: 2004-2007 F-250 through F-550 (Late 04 Prod.)

Is there a diesel smell in my Ford F350?