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    Tires on an F450

    I'm purchasing an 08 F450 and it has a mixture of Continental HSR's and HDR's on it--3 HSRs on one side and 3 HDRs on the other side. Doesn't make much sense to me. Anyhow, according to Continental, HSR can be on the steering (hence the "S" in HSR) axle or drive axle, but HDR's can only be on...
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    Wiring Fault on Trailer --no trailer attached

    Hey all, I'm getting this warning with a chime on the info center every time I press on the brake pedal. I do not have a trailer attached. Any ideas what is causing this?
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    HELP! Need wiring info for clearance lights

    Hey all, anyone know which wire in the headlight switch pack of wires is for the running lights? I have my new clearance lamps installed, just need to know which wire to tap into. I applied power to the lights to verify they're operational, but now need to wire them permanently. Thanks!
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    6.4L Block Heater

    I'm looking to install the block heater on my 6.4. The engine has the element in it, and I see the element right above the starter. The problem is that the dealership wants $70 for the cord, and 2 hours of labor to install the cord because it has to go inside the frame rail. Has anyone bought a...
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    Difference between 08 F250 and F350?

    Call me the idiot in the room, but what is the difference between an 08 F250 and F350 (not sure if the year matters or not)? I've been looking through some tow manuals--to include the Trailer Life 2008 Towing guide and the Ford stuff--and it appears that the only difference is the springs...
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    Just bought 08 F250, selling 03 X

    Hey all, been away from the site for awhile. I've turned into one of those weenies who is consumed by the job. :dunno Just purchased an 08 F250 Lariat, 6.4 (of course) and all the bells and whistles. It's a used one so has a few miles on it but a lot less price tag, too. Picking it up next...
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    Quick help with wiring

    We're getting ready to take a 2500 mile trip and I'm trying to hook up a dome override light similar to what's found in GM products, the kind where you can open up the doors and the dome lights will not come on. We've got little kids that always get woken up at night when I open the doors...
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    Squeak in the front end

    Must be my trucks time of the month... It developed a squeak in the right front on Saturday whenever I turn the steering wheel. At first I thought it was the steering damper, but it doesn't seem to be the source of the noise--the noise sounds like metal on metal screeching. Anyhow, what...
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    best way to paint bare metal?

    I just picked up a custom roof rack from a fabricator in Arizona. Great rack, fits the X perfectly, but I need to know the best way to finish it off--it's bare metal right now. I don't want to get it powdercoated because of the cost even though this would probably be the best method. Prime and...
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    Shudder when accelerating uphill on curve

    Need a little advice before heading in for service-- I'm getting a shudder in the rear end when accelerating up a steeper hill on curves...sounds pretty specific, but it doesn't do it accelerating up a hill on a straight road. I'm thinking something in the rear end given the whole curve...
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    02 X 7.3--tranny out, need recommendation!

    My buddy has a 02 X with the 7.3 and auto tranny with 102K miles. It quit "going" the other day. Had it towed to the dealership and they told him today it was the transmission and would cost $3200 to replace. The dealership he had it towed to (due to location) is the dealership that I had...
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    How much warm up time is needed in cold weather?

    When the truck is plugged in, it seems ready to drive after about 30 seconds of warming up. When not plugged in, at work for example, I need to let it idle for about 5 minutes before it doesn't sound a bit rough. It's all uphill from work to home, so I tend to let it warm up a bit more than if I...
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    Should ART Rotors warp?

    After getting my stock rotors turned 4 or 5 times in 70k miles, I had to replace them. I went with ART rotors and pads on the fronts (backs were fine) and all has been well, until recently the front brakes have been pulsating again (I'm at 97k right now). Appears its time to get them turned. Can...
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    Still running rough, dealership is CLUELESS!!

    I'm stumped. And frustrated. After starting the truck up when the engine is cold--regardless of air temperature outside--it runs very rough, almost like it's running on 6 cylinders. No power, either. It does get worse when the temp's are colder, but even during the summer I'd have to let it...
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    Warranty question--not typical one though!

    This isn't the typical warranty question. I've had lots of work done on the truck (3 turbos, EGR's, etc) all under warranty and AFTER I've had the aftermarket intake, etc. The CAC hose ruptured causing an air leak above 7psi of turbo boost. Ford wouldn't cover the repair (charged bare...
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    ICP plug on Quadzilla module

    I'm currently installing a Quadzilla Xzillerator (110hp module) on my X. It's all done EXCEPT plugging the stock ICP sensor into the dummy ICP port on the Quadzilla (the one used to complete the circuit). The ICP plug on the Quad successfully plugged into the ICP on the truck. Question: are...
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    Any luck after the warranty runs out?

    My X is in for it's third turbo replacement surgery along with the #3 injector. It's got 91.5K on the ticker, and that 100k mark is approaching fast. If, and hopefully this is only if, the turbo were to go out again after 100k, do I have any justification to try and get Ford to pay for a...
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    Problems with Auto Enginuity Scanner

    I'm frustrated, but I'll spare you the drama and provide the facts. I purchased the Autoenginuity scanner (with serial port) from Dennis at ITPDiesel (great service, by the way :sweet ), and tried hooking it up to my truck last night and tonight and have had trouble both nights. I've been on...
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    Dome light override??

    Does anyone know how to hook up a dome light override? I had a 98 Silverado with this feature, hit the button and open any of the doors without the lights coming on and waking the kids. Worked real slick. There's got to be a way to do it.
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    Picked up the new Newfie puppy today!

    We got a Landseer Newfoundland from a breeder in Tennessee. He's 14 weeks old and very well behaved. He's a bit tired from the flight and all, so right now he's asleep in my lap...thinks he's a small dog. The boys are pretty excited, especially the 7 year old. Just wait till he's on turd...
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    Ford says turbo bad b/c of Oilguard bypass

    They ARE covering it under warranty. But, since I just installed the Oilguard two days before the turbo went out, they said they were concerned that the Oilguard may be robbing the engine of oil flow, hence the turbo went bad. They said the warranty may be an issue IF the turbo goes out again...
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    Frozen front hubs after only 79k?

    I've read all the posts on front hubs, but I'm looking for something different. I had the X into the dealership today to get things checked out before RVing season starts up. They called and said the front hubs were frozen solid, couldn't budge them for anything. $700 to replace them, $550...
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    Oil smell in cabin after highway driving--ideas?

    After driving the truck on the highway, particularly after pulling a load, I get a relatively strong smell of oil in the cab once I come to a complete stop. I don't appear to have any oil leaks, but the smell is definately hot oil. -If you remember my post from a couple months ago, I had a...
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    Driver power seat/power pedals not working

    I installed undercab flood lights yesterday; did this by running power wires from the lights up to a switch on the dash, then back down and tapped into the black/blue wire under the drivers door foot sill panel. Worked perfectly; the flood lights only worked when both the interior lights were on...
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    What RV forum do you subscribe to?

    I've subscribed to Open Roads forum for just over a year, and I can't believe how defensive and rude people are over there. A civil discussion doesn't exist; if you don't like somebodies brake controller or hitch then you're an idiot who should be shot. Whats up with that? Sounds like a...

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