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Hydro21 · 08-19-2011, 05:17 PM

So I have a new 6.7L F250 and have seen a low oil pressure message every time I start the truck when I have parked pointing uphill. When I park pointing downhill I do not get low oil pressure message. My driveway, according to the dash info center is 5 to 6 degrees. Is the oil pump located so that an angle of 6 degrees could cause it to be starved for oil?

Thanks

JRJ04 · 08-19-2011, 06:26 PM

nah theres no way a slope can affect it like that. have you checked the oil level when its on level ground?

That would be a good place to start.

Hydro21 · 08-20-2011, 08:06 PM

Oil level is OK, and now I get the low oil pressure warning message almost every time I start it up. A slight increase in RPM seems to kill the light but it goes to the shop tuesday for a look-see.

Hydro21 · 08-27-2011, 04:21 PM

two trips to the dealer and I still get the low oil pressure light on the first start of the day, or any cold start. Oil pump is good and pressure is normal on startup according to the mechanics. They have flashed the most current programing twice but they cannot make the warning go away. They say it's "normal" for the info to pop up but it should go away in less than five seconds. Mine does not. Open to suggestions ????

JRJ04 · 08-27-2011, 10:03 PM

i would try another dealer...

something still isn't right and it needs to be dealt with. bad sensor maybe?

Hydro21 · 09-08-2011, 12:06 PM

Update: Low Oil Pressure Warning not resolved. Dealer replaced oil pressure gauge, sending unit (9278A) and switch assy (6U5Z*9278*D). I got the truck back and on the first start of the day (9-8-11) the low oil pressure warning came on the instrument panel and stayed on. Dealer has alread done the TSB of the IC cluster and it is the most current version.

This occurs on all cold starts but not warm starts.
The warning will remain on the instrument panel untill the truck is put in gear and driven a short distance.
Odometer is 680
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Hydro21 · 09-26-2011, 05:43 PM

Sept 26 update.
After four trips to the dealer for the warning, they replicated the parking angle of my driveway and (low and behold) the truck gave the low oil pressure warning ( and associated front end rattle ) and it went away when they lowered the front end of the truck. So.... it did have something to do with parking angle all along. All the other tests and inspections were done on the lift. When level it rarely gives the warning. Engine surgery begins tuesday morning to find the issue. I'll let you know what they find.

BIG JOE · 09-26-2011, 06:10 PM

VERY, Very Interesting about the 5~6% grade= Low Oil psi warning.

It'll be interesting to hear what they find, after surgery.

I-70 comes to mind.. and all the mountain roads & highways around Lakewood..

If it IS, or WAS.. starving for oil.

02SilverStroke · 09-26-2011, 10:35 PM

Hope this is not a trend with all 6.7's. Maybe Ford should research this and issue a recall once they find out what's causing your truck's problems.

nbookie · 09-27-2011, 05:01 PM

make u wonder what its doing going up a high grade, say the 7% grade on the pass out of denver? I've been really eye balling the 6.7. hope ford didnt fail again.

08-19-2011, 05:17 PM	#1
Hydro21 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: lakewood, Colorada Posts: 12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Parking Angle So I have a new 6.7L F250 and have seen a low oil pressure message every time I start the truck when I have parked pointing uphill. When I park pointing downhill I do not get low oil pressure message. My driveway, according to the dash info center is 5 to 6 degrees. Is the oil pump located so that an angle of 6 degrees could cause it to be starved for oil? Thanks

08-19-2011, 06:26 PM	#2
JRJ04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 5 Thanked 70 Times in 69 Posts	nah theres no way a slope can affect it like that. have you checked the oil level when its on level ground? That would be a good place to start. __________________ Jourdan 2011 F250 FX4 King Ranch, 6.7L LOADED SOLD: 2002 F250 Lariat 4x4, 7.3L DIY Intake w/ Pete's filter cover, Zoodad, 4 inch exhaust turbo to tip, DP Tuner F5 (no start, stock, high idle, 60hp tow, 80hp econo, 120 hp race), Isspro Gauges: egt, boost, tranny (thank you girlfriend!), Dieselsite Coolant Filter, AIH Delete, HPX Line, in-tank & pre-pump mods, FPR shimmed to 70 psi, Hawk Brake Pads and Powerslot Rotors, Dieselsite WW, new turbo at 150k, Royal Purple in the driveline, Rhino Bedliner, 285/75 BFG AT's, Power/Heated Trailer Tow Mirrors, Bilstein Shocks, 203* T-Stat, Dieselsite Billet T-Stat Housing, Door Seal Mod, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Passport 9500i hardwired in w/ smartcord, A toolbox full of goodies and a few other things here and there

08-27-2011, 10:03 PM	#5
JRJ04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 5 Thanked 70 Times in 69 Posts	i would try another dealer... something still isn't right and it needs to be dealt with. bad sensor maybe? __________________ Jourdan 2011 F250 FX4 King Ranch, 6.7L LOADED SOLD: 2002 F250 Lariat 4x4, 7.3L DIY Intake w/ Pete's filter cover, Zoodad, 4 inch exhaust turbo to tip, DP Tuner F5 (no start, stock, high idle, 60hp tow, 80hp econo, 120 hp race), Isspro Gauges: egt, boost, tranny (thank you girlfriend!), Dieselsite Coolant Filter, AIH Delete, HPX Line, in-tank & pre-pump mods, FPR shimmed to 70 psi, Hawk Brake Pads and Powerslot Rotors, Dieselsite WW, new turbo at 150k, Royal Purple in the driveline, Rhino Bedliner, 285/75 BFG AT's, Power/Heated Trailer Tow Mirrors, Bilstein Shocks, 203* T-Stat, Dieselsite Billet T-Stat Housing, Door Seal Mod, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Passport 9500i hardwired in w/ smartcord, A toolbox full of goodies and a few other things here and there

09-26-2011, 06:10 PM	#8
BIG JOE SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CenCal Posts: 4,376 Thanks: 101 Thanked 391 Times in 380 Posts	VERY, Very Interesting about the 5~6% grade= Low Oil psi warning. It'll be interesting to hear what they find, after surgery. I-70 comes to mind.. and all the mountain roads & highways around Lakewood.. If it IS, or WAS.. starving for oil. Last edited by BIG JOE; 09-26-2011 at 06:18 PM.

09-26-2011, 10:35 PM	#9
02SilverStroke SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Collin County, Texas Posts: 2,011 Thanks: 1 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Hope this is not a trend with all 6.7's. Maybe Ford should research this and issue a recall once they find out what's causing your truck's problems. __________________ Wayne 08 F150 XLT Stone Green 2WD SuperCrew 07 Ford Explorer 1947 Ford 2N Tractor 02 F250 XLT Silver 2WD CC 7.3 PSD SWB - Traded 99 Dutchmen 27' 5th Wheel - For Sale

08-20-2011, 08:06 PM	#3
Hydro21 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: lakewood, Colorada Posts: 12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oil level is OK, and now I get the low oil pressure warning message almost every time I start it up. A slight increase in RPM seems to kill the light but it goes to the shop tuesday for a look-see.

08-27-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
Hydro21 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: lakewood, Colorada Posts: 12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	two trips to the dealer and I still get the low oil pressure light on the first start of the day, or any cold start. Oil pump is good and pressure is normal on startup according to the mechanics. They have flashed the most current programing twice but they cannot make the warning go away. They say it's "normal" for the info to pop up but it should go away in less than five seconds. Mine does not. Open to suggestions ????

09-08-2011, 12:06 PM	#6
Hydro21 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: lakewood, Colorada Posts: 12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update: Low Oil Pressure Warning not resolved. Dealer replaced oil pressure gauge, sending unit (9278A) and switch assy (6U5Z9278D). I got the truck back and on the first start of the day (9-8-11) the low oil pressure warning came on the instrument panel and stayed on. Dealer has alread done the TSB of the IC cluster and it is the most current version. This occurs on all cold starts but not warm starts. The warning will remain on the instrument panel untill the truck is put in gear and driven a short distance. Odometer is 680 __________________ 2011 F250 Supercab 4x4 Transferflow toolbox/30 gal fuel tank 16K slider fifthwheel hitch

09-26-2011, 05:43 PM	#7
Hydro21 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: lakewood, Colorada Posts: 12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sept 26 update. After four trips to the dealer for the warning, they replicated the parking angle of my driveway and (low and behold) the truck gave the low oil pressure warning ( and associated front end rattle ) and it went away when they lowered the front end of the truck. So.... it did have something to do with parking angle all along. All the other tests and inspections were done on the lift. When level it rarely gives the warning. Engine surgery begins tuesday morning to find the issue. I'll let you know what they find.

09-27-2011, 05:01 PM	#10
nbookie SDD Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: wyoming Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	make u wonder what its doing going up a high grade, say the 7% grade on the pass out of denver? I've been really eye balling the 6.7. hope ford didnt fail again.

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