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Jan 21, 2020 · Here’s a list of the most common issues found on 2008-2010 Ford Superduty trucks with the 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engine. 13 Common 6.4L Powerstroke Problems. Oil Dilution. Leaking Radiator. Poor Fuel Economy. Clogged Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Clogged Engine Oil Cooler. EGR System Failure. Cracked Pistons. Cracked Up-Pipes. Cylinder Washing.
Apr 27, 2011 · Major problems with '08 F350 6.4L Diesel. A little background: We have own fords for many years. We purchased in 2008 a new F350 with a 6.4L Diesel engine for our business. When we picked it up, it was the sharpest truck we have ever owned, but have had nothing but trouble.
- Leaking Radiator
- Poor Fuel Mileage
- Fuel in Oil
- Cracked Pistons
- Cracked-Up Exhaust Pipes
Blame engine vibration and chintzy bonding on the core-to-tank ends of 6.4L Ford Power Stroke engine's radiator tanks (which are plastic) for causing cracks that lead to coolant leaks. This concern plagues nearly all of these powerplants. The problem ultimately can promote severe engine damage from overheating. The best—and only—fix for a leaking s...
It's safe enough to say nobody enjoys poor fuel economy. The 6.4L Ford Power Stroke diesel engine suffers in this area while driving in traffic or at slow speeds, mainly because of the diesel particulate filter's need for fuel (for regeneration/increasing exhaust-gas temperature during exhaust events). The more regen events happen, the worse fuel m...
Another common problem that is associated with the DPF is fuel getting into the engine's oil system. During regeneration, diesel is actually injected near the end of the engine's exhaust stroke and mixes with gases to help burn hydrocarbons in the filter. Residual fuel in the oil is the problematic fallout of this process, and it can result in seve...
This is one of the more severe problems for 6.4L Ford Power Stroke diesels, and poor piston design is the lone blame for it (cracks develop at the lip of the fuel bowl). Although it can happen to any engine, the issue is common for high-mileage powerplants, and it can be a catalyst for greater catastrophic failures. Stuffing an engine with a full r...
A significant loss of power is one of many telltale signs that a 6.4L Ford Power Stroke engine may be experiencing an exhaust leak of some sort. Finding soot on a 2008 to 2010 rig's firewall or beneath the hood, and hearing a hiss coming from the engine area typically means one or both up-pipes is or are cracked. Full replacement, preferably with a...
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Feb 27, 2013 · I think the rocker issues stem from regen cycles... compounded by the heat and the oil dilution. It's typically the exhaust rockers, and the 6.0's don't have rocker issues. Yes they do. Not as badly as 6.4's but they do have issues. Ford Senior Diesel Technician. 2008 F-350 4x4 Off Road 6.4 Powerstroke Diesel.
Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Engine Specs, Problems & Reliability. Ford introduced the 6.4L Power Stroke in 2008. It was cleaner, quieter, and more powerful than its predecessors - the 6.0L Power Stroke, and any engine yet built by International Navistar for Ford trucks. This new 6.4-liter diesel V8 was the first engine that utilized twin ...
Nov 13, 2023 · The 6.4L Powerstroke diesel engine was first introduced in 2008 for use in Ford’s Super Duty trucks including the F-250, F-350, and F-450. The turbocharged diesel engine was capable of producing 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. But is the 6.4 Ford diesel any good? Sad to say, it isn’t a very good engine.
Jun 4, 2012 · 2008 Super Duty F250 6.4 L Diesel Problems. Hello All, I have been having problems with my 2008 F250 6.4 L Diesel. Two radiators so far, and now, one day after the second radiator was installed, this past Saturday, June 2, 2012, I had 2 quarts of oil in my radiator. The Turbo discharge hose blew off 3 times right after the radiator was installed.
