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Jim
After 6000 miles I took my 250 PSD SC 4X4 in for service. I could not get the rear tire off to rotate them. I found out that Ford puts an O ring in and they are a bear to come off. While I was at the dealership I also found out about a new recall. They said that I would get a letter soon but they could go ahead and fix it. It is easier said than done. They think it will take an extra day to get the parts. It is the rear brake shields. It requires (according to the dealer) a pretty extensive redo of the brakes. I will let you know more of what I find out. The loaner is a Ford Escort. Now I really know why I like my Super Duty. I will let the loaner sit and drive my 2dr Tahoe tomorrow.
Congratulations! I've been waiting to hear when your truck had come in! Here's to miles and miles of smiles.
a 1999 F 250, SC, PSD,4x4 manual, LB, Lariat,
LS 3.73 rear.
Can anybody help me to decipher the VIN? I know
that there was a thread on this subject but don't
remember where/when.
TIA, Isaac
I've got the 235/85R16E all terrain tires. I'm
averaging about 24??-2500 RPM's at 75 MPH. (That
RPM is just a approximation as this thing doesn't
have a great tachometer.) If I'm remembering
correctly, in my old '92 diesel I'd have to hit 80+MPH to get those type of RPM's when unloaded and out on the flat & level. I really need this truck to do 75-80(as that's the average speed of traffic on I-10 in Texas)without winding out the motor.
Looks like I start talking to overdrive manufacturers at this point.
way on getting one of these. I found an aftermarket company that sells a version thats supposedly better than the factory at
www.dieselservices.com. Let me know what you think
about the aftermarket idle control.
Fred.
That's the same thing I have been hearing from the accessories places here in Houston/Katy. I have already priced the OD's and short of winning the lottery theres no way i'm going to sink that much money into an after market OD. I'm interested in the Level Ten Kit that has been discussed previously, I visited the web site and found little information about the chip, just transmission kit. Don't know that I want to modify a transmission with a substantial warranty left on it. So in the short term I think these General Grabbers are going "By-By" sooner than I had originally intended. I'm leaning towards Michelins to replace them. But will need to do some research to determine best height to go with to achieve the desired effect. Any suggestions on places to look for that information?
foote
foote ... You'll like the chip. Do you have an auto or manual tranny?
I have the auto tranny. The people at Level 10 suggested trying the chip and if I still was not happy with the shift, going to the shift kit. They told me the same thing, that it has a Ford Export part number. It is supposed to change the shift pattern (firmer) and regulate the air fuel mixture. Hope it is all they say.
foote
also
http://www.kussmaul.com
has a limited idle controls - will sense low voltage and kick the rpm up to compensate. Not intended for PTO speed control. We use these on all our ambulances and small fire trucks and they work great for the intended use.
As with most aftermarket, you'll have to figure out how to connect up all the solenoids to the engine itself - One of my reasons for going with the factory option, although a local ambulance dealer's service dept should know how. I'll be spending enough time customizing the rest of the truck, I don't want to have to figure out how to get the engine compartment setup too.
They sure do look nice!!
moe7
It's a cruise control recall - the cable could cause the throttle to stay in the set position even after the CC is disengaged. Ford is urging anyone with a Super Duty with cruise control to NOT use it - the new cable should be available in May.
my375284, tnt2......The turbo whine is more noticeable throughout the rpm range on my 99 than it ever was on my 97. The flip side of that coin is the engine noise is greatly decreased in the 99 PSD, which leaves me wondering if the 97 turbo was just as loud but simply drowned out by the engine clatter.
Had a fiberglass cover, hood deflector and power rear slider installed yesterday so is finally complete. I have a question for everyone though.
When I picked up the truck and went through the paperwork, I realized that the order was screwed up. I ordered the 3.73 with limited slip, but got the 4.10 with limited slip. As you can imagine, after a 7 month wait, I came home with the truck. I'm not extremely happy with Ford(the dealer has it ordered correctly) but I guess it's not that big of a deal. My question is this: How much will this effect the mileage? I have 5.4 4x4
sc swb and so very little towing.
Thanks to all!!
JB
Ford tsb on wet air filters when driving in wet conditions?
Zoom2 - I'll take a stab at this since no one has posted for 24 hours. I do remember hearing about a recall on the PSD airbox, you may want to check out previous posts in this forum and/or check out the Ford Diesel Web site at: www.abol.com/users/jlester/index.htm
for more information.
I just ordered my f-250 and it is due in may.
Do you know if the 99.5 will be lowered from the
factory, if so I would like to get my hands on a 4" block. Thanks guys.
How are you making out with the chip?
Mroffshore
BTW, does anybody have the phone # for Ford Customer Service? If I decide to cancel my order I first want to call and vent my displeasure to somebody who is paid not to listen. A company that cannot deliver a product in 5 months time should not be selling that product!!
Also any advantage of 4sp auto vs 6sp manual ?
Is there a good source of 5th Wheel info ? Looking for the "Edmunds" of 5th Wheels.
It will be Bright Amber/Light Prairie Tan. I'm going to put an ARE tonneau cover on it, which I hope is not TOO difficult to remove, because I'll pull a new 5th wheel occasionally.
Getting a Line-X liner after the bed gets drilled for the 5th wheel hitch.
A year of truck envy, about to come to a close!
Also, are you from Arizona? If so, I bought my Super D from 5 Star Ford. I will WALK to another state to buy a vehicle before I would buy a vehicle from them again. They didn't want to honor the signed deal that we had when my truck came in even though I put a $500 deposit on it when I ordered it. They wanted something like $1300 more than our signed deal. I had to raise hell for over an hour to get it at the agreed on price. They also, didn't return my calls, gave me less than 1/4 tank of gas, and generally treated me like a [non-permissible content removed] child. Try Jones Ford in Buckeye for the lowest prices if you don't have a trade in.