'03 Ford F350 6.0 PSD Issues

[jayste]

Well, recently I changed that dang old $100 OEM air filter apparatis on my truck. I no more did that and a few hours later I start getting a strange series of chimes. 5 chimes X 5 times. It'll do this for awhile and quit. After a while it'll do it again. Owners manual had nothing on it. The next day the check engine light came on. Yesterday I took it by Advanced Autoparts and they pulled a code (I don't know the number) and it termed it, "Injector pressure sensor malfuntion". Ok you guys lets here some ideas. I've also posted this on a PSD site and haven't gotten too much feedback. Any suggestions? It has 77,000 miles on it and is all stock. No aftermarket gadgets.

 

[Diamondpilot]

03's and early 04's were plagued with injector issues. Get it to the shop and have it checked over. There is probably a service note on it and the work will be covered.

As you may or may not know the injectors are hydraulic controlled by oil pressure. Did you change the oil at the same time you changed the air filter? Could be a issue with the oil you used or maybe a issue with the oil filter element.

Never heard of the chime thing.

Really get it to the Ford Garage asap. Just look over what that guy with the 2500 Dodge just went through with a simple issue. Not saying a dealer garage would not have made the same mistake but at least its the dealer screwing around with it.

Chris

 

[JohnnyW]

I just did the same thing for my truck. However, I have not had any issues in fact the truck ran a lot better. It is an 03 6.0 liter psd with a 6 speed manual F350 single rear wheel, crew. I would have a very reputable diesel mechanic check it out. The one I use started his own business after leaving Ford. Otherwise, go the local Ford garage especially if you are still covered by a warrantee.

 

[jayste]

Thanks guys for responding. I'm still weighing my options as the truck sits by the barn.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Thanks guys for responding. I'm still weighing my options as the truck sits by the barn.

You did not answer my questions. Did you change the oil at that same time???? With the injectors being hydraulic off of engine oil pressure that is where I would start looking.

I seriously doubt its the air filter. Maybe you knocked a wiring harness or something?

Chris

 

[jayste]

You did not answer my questions. Did you change the oil at that same time???? With the injectors being hydraulic off of engine oil pressure that is where I would start looking.

I seriously doubt its the air filter. Maybe you knocked a wiring harness or something?

Chris

Sorry Chris, I forgot to respond to the first part of your reply. No, I didn't change the oil at the same time. I usually do but the last time changed the oil I put it off until now. I'd have to go back a take a look as far as the wiring harness is concerned. I could have knocked it around. The only thing I did take loose was the coolant resevoir because it's usually right in the way but usually I just take the bolts out and slide it to one side and leave the hoses attached.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Jay

Get it to the dealer. Like I said there were issues with cut o-rings on the injectors on the 03-early 04 6.0's. I bet it will get fixed easily at no charge to you.

While you are at it check the oil level. If its been a while change it. You may just have a oil coaking problem. The 6.0's love to be run hard. Everyone I have heard of with issues say they baby them.

Good luck!

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

I have an 04 6.o psd.. it runs great.. I make alot of trips out of state to grab tractors.

i also have installed an aftermarket air filter housing.

no issues on the injectors, though recently I changed the diesel fitler under the hood and had to go thru 2 orings before I got it to quit leaking. early when i first had it I also had a problem with an oem oil filter oring that leaked.. i now use napa oil filter and air, and diesel fitler elements with -0- issues.

other than that. just puit 2 new batterie sin it today as the old ones were neairng 5ys old and getting weak.

I run motorcraft 15w40 psd oil in it.

soundguy

 

[63DH8]

I have an 04 F-250 with a 6.0 diesel that is completely bone stock. Yesterday, I drove from Tacoma, WA to south of Portland, Ore and back to retrieve a CK-35 Kioti tractor, loader, backhoe, and brushhog. The stock 6.0 had no problem pulling the trailered tractor with extras up hills doing well over 75 mph with plenty of pedal left.

International admitted they may have underdesigned the engine when they built the thing with only six headbolts per cylinder, so adding anything that'll make the engine produce more power may not be a good idea. Stock, the engine produces more power than what most people realistically need. Try to squeeze much more power out of it, and you're going to start seeing problems. If you ever have to have the heads pulled, have the headbolts replaced with studs. That'll help make the engine more reliable.

btw... check out the Ford Truck Enthusiast site. There's many experts and a handful of Ford engineers and mechanics there who are more than happy to help.

 

[devildog1]

On my 2005 PSD I too have changed the OEM stock filter housing. I completely removed the whole system and changed it for a Injen Cold Air System which includes a Amsoil one million mile secondary air filter. Have towed my 34' Holiday Rambler across the USA a few times with no issues at all. Check out your wiring and or your air sender to make sure everything is connected tightly.Like others have said, the 6.0 does not ever lack for power.
DevilDog