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    Pulling in 4 x 4 with hub problem

    This morning I was getting my trailer in the signiture out of the Concert field after an overnight rain, result of huricane Irene. When I hit the first mud hole the truck got stock and just stopped. I had to get towed by a GM and it is now the talk of the town. What I noticed when I got...
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    5 Years and Look at the rust in the fittings

    This week I did a flush of the Ford antifreeze and installed Peak Diesel Product and surely did not regret going that direction. Every fitting I removed and hoses that I cut was covered with rust, and that was after I tried to flush for a complete day. Actually a lot was in the flush water...
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    Batteries loose power after parked a while

    Ever since I have owned my truck the batteries have been a problem to keep charged. Last weekend I purchased a digital Amp meter and today I checked the loads on my batteries. After parked overnight, the current draw from the batteries is 3.92 amps. The load is shared equally by both...
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    Ford has a Audio Video system option for $3100

    Well when I read that I could not beleive my eyes. When I purchased my truck I wanted to install a CD player in my new to me XL Ford with the regular AM/FM unit. I did my research and ordered a unit on EBay for a total price of $600 Canadian. Well I have the CD/DVD/TV/SD/USB/GPS/Cam deck and...
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    Propane or Gas assisted

    I have been reading about the addition of proane or Natural Gas, to help the combustion of Diesel fuel. The benefits are looking great. Has anyone here tried it or are you now using it. I feel that I will do this sonner then later. The pay back is like 20,000 miles.
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    WOW, Almost one Mile High

    I was driving up to Tennesse from North Caralina and had to Pass through the Smoky Mountains National Park. The truck work well while doing the great climbe on US 441. Max water temerature was 230DegF and the Fan only came on twice at 218DegF. Tha average Millage was 10MPG with my 5th wheel...
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    Rear ABS/Speed Sensor

    I have a Scangauge that reads the MPH, and Fuel Rates, and calculates the MPG and the readings are much to low. My trip today was 121 Miles and the reader indicated 87 Miles. The MPG always drops to 0 and now stays there longer. I have concluded that the sensor drops its reading for instances...
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    4 x 4 F250 front U-Joints and Bearings

    Is it possible to have a breakdown and Sketch of the parts for the replacement of the front U-joints and needle bearings. Mine is sticking and and the drive shaft looks loose in the wheel bearing bore. I did a lot of repairs to the Rangers model and I feel its similar.
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    Truck Stalls and Hard to Start

    I have been having a problem with my truck for a while now. It is easy to stall when I let the clutch out. When I start it it stalls. It starts much better if I keep the Accelerator Pedal down. I checked for codes, and none recorded. I replaced the oil filters and they looked clean to me...
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    My Engine stalls at startup

    My truck has been stalling at cold startup. This is surely different for a diesel. Today I pressed on the accelerator and it started well. Also I find that the engine is wery easy to stall when I let go the clutch. Compared to My Previous 90 GM which was great, this stalling its very inconvenient.
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    Rear Brakes on F-250?

    Before I left on my trip south I checked my Pads and found them OK for the trip. When I left Clearmount Florida I heard the brakes squeel and assumed it was my trailer brakes. After Traveling past Fort Pierce Florida the Brake light came on. Well I stopped as soon as I could and Found the...
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    cold start problem

    This morning I had to use the 87 Turbo diesel to boost the 2005 Ford, that refused to start, I have 15 / 40 Rotella T in it, because I planned to spend the winter in florida. The truck would start but as I released the key of the start mode it would not keep running. I had to try 4 times...
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    cleaned the EGR valve

    I removed my EGR valve today and it was very clean, was surprised about how clean the passage was also, it looks as if it was not removed before, but I cleaned the dust away and put it in again. It was a bit difficult to remove but after a few wiggles it came right off. Not much room there to...
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    Aftercooler inlet coupling leak

    I went for a trip with my 5th wheel in tow and after I arrived, while showing my truck engine bay to a friend, I he noticed a crack about 1 in long on the aftercooler inlet coupling. I went to the dealer for a replacement one and he sold me one for can$79.00, that is whitout the clamps. Ouch...
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    Auto sound leveling radio

    I have the low end ford radio on my truck, I find I have to raise and lower the sound level when I drive around. My Past truck had auto leveling with incab sound level detection. Does ford radio models have this type of radio or should I look for an after market unit that does have it, Its...
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    headlight conversion help needed

    I have a 05 SD with the XL rectangular headlights with black trim. What do I need to put the XLT aerodynamic lights that I can buy on E Bay as a set. Mine has 4 screw installation while the XLT ones are connected by the adjustment screws.
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    Egr Filter

    Is the EGR filter next to the Fuel filter. I tried to remove the cover and it would not let go. I was afraid that the cover would brak because its only plastic, I put my 1/2 drive ratchet on it and it would not budge
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    New Owner of a 2005 6.0L 6 speed Ford SD F250

    Well i I did the Plunge and bought a used 2005 SD 4 x 4, extended Cab, All my friends are also new owners of a 2000 and a 2004. I hope I did a good decision to get my 2005. I got it for a steal here in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, where diesels are very pricy. I find it great to be back...

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