2003 Ford F250 6.0 diesel

2003 FORD F-250
125,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAN619
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I have a 6.0 diesel. The truck runs fine when cold, but after it gets hot it misses and seems to be starving for gas around 1500rpm. If I step on it it picks up a little.I changed the fuel filters and a ford dealer changed the EGR valve and installed an injector control pressure sensor. The problem is still there. Is this a turbo problem, if so would a rebuild kit help? Ford said the turbo was fine and all computer checks show no problems (maybe readings were done when cold).
Aug 8, 2009 at 6:47 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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This may sound way out but it happened to us at the shop and I figured will share it with you hope it ll help
had same symptoms or similar after two days checking this doing that
oil was the problem
so we changed the oil and filter
used recommended oil and the correct oil filter and truck ran like a top
Aug 9, 2009 at 8:00 PM
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DAN619
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[quote:9fe4c0f4cb="BMRFIXIT"]This may sound way out but it happened to us at the shop and I figured will share it with you hope it ll help
had same symptoms or similar after two days checking this doing that
oil was the problem
so we changed the oil and filter
used recommended oil and the correct oil filter and truck ran like a top[/quote:9fe4c0f4cb]

Changed the oil & filter and still performs poorly after engine gets hot. Seems to be starving for fuel and/or air.
Aug 17, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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I believe that those have variable vein turbos, if so they can experience power issues due to coking hanging up the veins in the turbo.This doesnt always set a check engine light or code.Also at that mileage the Mass Airflow Meter may need either cleaning or replacing, due to being out of range a little from contaminents, this also wont set a light or code
Aug 21, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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BLACKOP555
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I wouldnt think turbo to be a cause of that one but definetely not a subject to be overlooked.

i agree with jack 100% on checking out the MAF sensor.

when did you notice this issue to start?
Aug 22, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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JERMCDOWELL
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This very ting has happened to me 3 times on my 04 6.0. It acts like it has no power and gives you the feeling that it's not getting fuel. The first two times was about 13.000 miles apart and both times it was the inner cooler. The third time it was the EGR. The bolts were loose and it was sucking air into the inner cooler. Ford has had allot of problems with the inner cooler on these motors and some guys are putting in by pass kits.
Sep 2, 2009 at 3:50 PM