Ford Super Duty · Research
Power Stroke
Issues & Fixes.
Ford Super Duty diesel — from the 7.3L legacy through the 6.0L, 6.4L, and 6.7L platforms we see in the bay every day. Head gaskets, EGR coolers, CP4 pumps, turbo faults, and the emissions behavior that drives most Power Stroke visits.
Generation // 01
6.0L
6.0L Power Stroke — Blown Head Gasket
6.0L Power Stroke — Cracked Pistons (When It Happens, How to Catch It)
6.0L Power Stroke — Failed EGR Cooler (Coolant Loss and Head Gasket Risk)
6.0L Power Stroke — Failed Oil Cooler (Top Cause of 6.0L Head Gaskets)
6.0L Power Stroke — Failed Water Pump (Coolant Leak and Bearing Failure)
6.0L Power Stroke — FICM Diagnosis (Testing and When to Upgrade)
6.0L Power Stroke — Glow Plugs (Failure, Testing, and Replacement)
6.0L Power Stroke — High-Pressure Oil Leak (STC Fitting, Branch Tubes, and O-Ring Failures)
6.0L Power Stroke — HPOP Failure (High-Pressure Oil Pump and Regulated Pressure Issues)
P2285
6.0L Power Stroke — ICP Sensor Failure (Injection Control Pressure)
6.0L Power Stroke — Injector Failure (Stuck, Leaking, and Stiction Issues)
P2285
6.0L Power Stroke — IPR Valve Failure (Injection Pressure Regulator)
6.0L Power Stroke — Leaking Front Cover (Timing Cover Oil Leak)
6.0L Power Stroke — No-Start (Diagnostic Flowchart for the Common Causes)
6.0L Power Stroke — Oil Pan Leak (Gasket Failure and Access Reality)
P1093
6.0L Power Stroke — P1093 (Injection Control Pressure Low During Cranking)
6.0L Power Stroke — Turbo Vane Cleaning (Stuck VGT and Boost Codes)
Generation // 02
6.4L
6.4L Power Stroke — Clogged DPF (Failed Regen Cycles, Limp Mode)
6.4L Power Stroke — Failed EGR Cooler
6.4L Power Stroke — Failed Lifters (Oil Dilution and Maintenance Causes)
6.4L Power Stroke — Faulty Turbochargers (Twin Turbo Failure)
P0087
6.4L Power Stroke — P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low)
P0101
6.4L Power Stroke — P0101 (MAF Sensor Range/Performance)
P0401
6.4L Power Stroke — P0401 (Insufficient EGR Flow)
P0571
6.4L Power Stroke — P0571 (Brake Switch A Circuit Malfunction)
P0299
6.4L Power Stroke — Turbo Failure (Boost Codes, Progression Stages, and Emergency Guidance)
Generation // 03
6.7L
6.7L Power Stroke — 2011-2014 Turbo Failures (Early Scorpion Turbo Issues)
6.7L Power Stroke — Broken EGR Hot-Side Bolts (Removal Strategy)
P04DB
6.7L Power Stroke — CCV Codes (Crankcase Ventilation System Faults)
P0087
6.7L Power Stroke — CP4 Pump Failure
P20BA
6.7L Power Stroke — DEF Tank Heater Failure (P20BA, Limp Mode)
6.7L Power Stroke — Front-End Rebuild and Death Wobble Diagnosis
P0671
6.7L Power Stroke — Glow Plug Failure (Individual Plug Replacement and Set Strategy)
6.7L Power Stroke — Major Oil Leaks (Common Locations and Fix Scopes)
6.7L Power Stroke — No-Start Diagnostic (Cranks vs. Doesn’t Crank)
P0087
6.7L Power Stroke — P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low)
P0670
6.7L Power Stroke — P0670 (Glow Plug Control Module Circuit)
P0700
6.7L Power Stroke — P0700 (TCM Requested MIL Illumination)
6.7L Power Stroke — Turbo Coolant and Oil Leaks (Lines, Seals, and Gaskets)
6.7L Power Stroke — Turbo Shaft Play (Bearing Wear and VGT Failure Warning Signs)
6.7L Power Stroke — Upper Radiator Hose Leak (2011+ F-Series)
6.7L Power Stroke — Vacuum Pump Failure (Hard Brake Pedal)
Generation // 04
7.3L
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