Ford 6.2 fuel injectors need cleaning???

[Fordman1981]

My office manager just called about one of our trucks that is at the dealer getting fixed from a wreck where another driver collided with it. The dealer told my office manager that the injectors need cleaning that "they are beyond filthy." He told her the fuel injector cleaning service was $400.00. If it needs it I don't have a problem with it but it only has 89,000 miles on it and $400.00 sounds steep to me for this service. I would like your opinions on this should I have it done at all or should I have it done at another shop or should I let the dealer that has it now do the service. Thanks in advance..

 

[HHR]

As long as the truck is running smoothly and isn't getting horrible fuel economy, skip it. That dealer's "injector cleaning" is overpriced by more than $300.

 

[Fordman1981]

As long as the truck is running smoothly and isn't getting horrible fuel economy, skip it. That dealer's "injector cleaning" is overpriced by more than $300.

Pretty much what I thought. The truck is running as smooth as it ever has and is getting the same fuel mileage since new. Thanks for your input

 

[3930dave]

If your Ford gasser is new enough, it means there is no factory fuel filter installed. Some people like that move, personally I don't. Not picking on Ford, other manuf. do the same now.

Esp. with these newer filter-less designs, it helps to use a quality concentrated cleaner in gas engines every now and then - it can help keep the injector orifice and filter screens clean.

Up here, I use TKO 2000 for Gas, Amsol PI and Seafoam. I've also heard good things about Techron, just haven't tried any yet.

Chevron 65740 Techron Concentrate Plus Fuel System Cleaner - 20 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive

If there are no driveabilty issues, I'd just treat the fuel twice, at the recommended intervals. Some of these cleaners are concentrated enough that they shouldn't be used continously.

Rgds, D.

 

[CJONE]

As long as the truck is running smoothly and isn't getting horrible fuel economy, skip it. That dealer's "injector cleaning" is overpriced by more than $300.

+1 They ALWAYS try to get more out of us and it usually does not happen ESP the injector cleaning BS. Do not let them do it. What I usually ask them is why did they tear my injector apart to determine that it needed cleaned? That ends the conversation. CJ

 

[Fordman1981]

Just an update I checked with my dodge dealer on doing the same service. $160.00 instead of the $400.00 the ford dealer was asking. I haven't had time but I plan in checking the suggested maintenance intervals for this truck and see if it says anything about fuel injectors.

 

[moship]

I'm curious how they determined they need cleaning? Perhaps Mis-fire codes? If so, perhaps it should be covered under the emissions warranty. This is typically much longer than general warranty. Worth asking unless this was just an attempt to sell you something your truck doesn't need.

 

[Fordman1981]

I'm curious how they determined they need cleaning? Perhaps Mis-fire codes? If so, perhaps it should be covered under the emissions warranty. This is typically much longer than general warranty. Worth asking unless this was just an attempt to sell you something your truck doesn't need.

It was my office manager that was picking up the truck so I'm just going from hearsay. Once I find out more I'll let you guys know.

 

[Ford850]

I thought running a couple tanks of E85 was supposed to do a great job of injector cleaning. Your 6.2 is E85 compatible, correct?

 

[Fordman1981]

I thought running a couple tanks of E85 was supposed to do a great job of injector cleaning. Your 6.2 is E85 compatible, correct?

I do not think it is e85 compatible. I'll have to check and make sure.