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sagebel · 09-27-2011, 08:52 PM

My driveway is fairly steep (8 degrees) and I haven't had any issues.

Hydro21 · 10-03-2011, 09:08 PM

looks like the oil pump was bad from the begining. dealer pulled the oil pan and it was full of copper....a bad sign. a ford engineer is now directing the engine tear down, I am guessing every bearing surface is etched including the turbo. Looks like a new engine will be coming from the factory, soon I hope. more when I know.

Hydro21 · 10-06-2011, 09:03 AM

The decision has been made.. jack up the radiator cap and replace everything else. An all new engine , including new turbo will be pulled off the line and sent to Denver. Nothing will be reused or rebuilt. Should get it back in 9 or 10 more days.

Final engineers opinion.....
During assembly of the engine, bolts were cross threaded making the oil pump seal fail and cavitate whenever less than level blowing up the bearings in the process. It was probably doing it as I drove but could not hear it but it maintained some minium pressure. The appropriate remedy has been determined and will be implemented. Good for Ford,

Kind of amazing that the bolts were X-threaded - I think a lot of the engine assembly is done robotically. Guess even robots can screw up. It's a testament to the durability of the engine assembly that it held together, despite less than optimal oil flow and with contaminated oil. Of all the available diesel trucks, I bought a Ford, hands down - best, most innovative powerplant design - and the killer interior and gage package. This experience with Ford's willingness to do what's right solidifies my opinion.
Thanks to everyone for your input, and thanks to Cory at Ford Customer Service for your assistance too

BIG JOE · 10-06-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydro21

The decision has been made.. jack up the radiator cap and replace everything else. An all new engine , including new turbo will be pulled off the line and sent to Denver. Nothing will be reused or rebuilt. Should get it back in 9 or 10 more days.

Final engineers opinion.....
During assembly of the engine, bolts were cross threaded making the oil pump seal fail and cavitate whenever less than level blowing up the bearings in the process. It was probably doing it as I drove but could not hear it but it maintained some minium pressure. The appropriate remedy has been determined and will be implemented. Good for Ford,

Kind of amazing that the bolts were X-threaded - I think a lot of the engine assembly is done robotically. Guess even robots can screw up. It's a testament to the durability of the engine assembly that it held together, despite less than optimal oil flow and with contaminated oil. Of all the available diesel trucks, I bought a Ford, hands down - best, most innovative powerplant design - and the killer interior and gage package. This experience with Ford's willingness to do what's right solidifies my opinion.
Thanks to everyone for your input, and thanks to Cory at Ford Customer Service for your assistance too

AS IT SHOULD BE

KUDO's to FORD MOTOR COMPANY for DOING THE RIGHT THING.

Joe

09-27-2011, 08:52 PM	#11
sagebel Stock? Pfft! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 908 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts View Photos By: sagebel	My driveway is fairly steep (8 degrees) and I haven't had any issues. __________________ Light weight 2011 F-250 6.7 CCSB 4x4 in Sterling Grey Metallic Daily rider: 2010 Cannondale Quick 4

10-06-2011, 09:03 AM	#13
Hydro21 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: lakewood, Colorada Posts: 12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Resolution to Low Oil Pressure Issue The decision has been made.. jack up the radiator cap and replace everything else. An all new engine , including new turbo will be pulled off the line and sent to Denver. Nothing will be reused or rebuilt. Should get it back in 9 or 10 more days. Final engineers opinion..... During assembly of the engine, bolts were cross threaded making the oil pump seal fail and cavitate whenever less than level blowing up the bearings in the process. It was probably doing it as I drove but could not hear it but it maintained some minium pressure. The appropriate remedy has been determined and will be implemented. Good for Ford, Kind of amazing that the bolts were X-threaded - I think a lot of the engine assembly is done robotically. Guess even robots can screw up. It's a testament to the durability of the engine assembly that it held together, despite less than optimal oil flow and with contaminated oil. Of all the available diesel trucks, I bought a Ford, hands down - best, most innovative powerplant design - and the killer interior and gage package. This experience with Ford's willingness to do what's right solidifies my opinion. Thanks to everyone for your input, and thanks to Cory at Ford Customer Service for your assistance too

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10-03-2011, 09:08 PM	#12
Hydro21 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: lakewood, Colorada Posts: 12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	looks like the oil pump was bad from the begining. dealer pulled the oil pan and it was full of copper....a bad sign. a ford engineer is now directing the engine tear down, I am guessing every bearing surface is etched including the turbo. Looks like a new engine will be coming from the factory, soon I hope. more when I know.