#6.4 POWERSTROKE COOLANT FLUSH COST MODS#
However, adding more power with a tuner to an already powerful truck without installing supporting mods beforehand is never a good idea. Recommended Fix: You will need to review everything done to delete the vehicle and ensure it was done correctly, and has a correct tune to support the delete.Įxplanation: Many 6.4 Powerstroke owners swear that deleting the emissions equipment made their truck much more reliable. The Problem: Delete problems generally come down to getting engine codes that they 'shouldn't be getting' or poor performance. From emissions equipment to the fuel system, let's explore the common 6.4 Powerstroke issues, and find the solutions. The problematic 6.4 Powerstroke's systems are complicated, and fixing the issues that surface will be a major hassle. You might still have a few issues with the fragile fuel system and the EGR system. However, they need to be very well maintained (changing the fuel filters, draining water separator, changing the oil), only then will they prove reliable. 2010 6.4 Powerstroke ProblemsĢ010 was the last production year for the 6.4 Powerstroke, and it shouldn't come as a surprise that these models are the most reliable. These model years most often suffer from oil dilution (Changing the oil on time will make your 6.4 much more reliable), emissions equipment problems, and terrible fuel economy. They aren't perfect, but the problems that the previous model year suffers from aren't as common. The 2009 model year 6.4L Powerstrokes are much more desirable. Take a look at the “6.4 Powerstroke common problems” section down below for deeper explanations and resolutions. Poor fuel economy, failure-prone turbochargers, shuttering, and of course, the infamous 'ticking' problem that 6.4 Powerstroke owners are far too familiar with.Ģ008 was the first model year 6.4 Powerstroke and you should expect problems if you own one. The issues that can, and do, occur on the 2008 model year aren't simply resolved. They claim that the trucks need major repairs or even entire rebuilds by the time they reach 100,000 miles. Many truck enthusiasts believe that the 2008 model year 6.4 Powerstroke isn't reliable at all. Every model year "six-four" was left with quite a few problems that we're going to tackle and resolve. The 6.4L Powerstroke had issues upon its release, the same as any other engine, and by the time Ford received feedback from truck owners, it was time to move on to the 6.7L Powerstroke.
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