3.5L Ecoboost New Misfire Fix TSB Jan 2014
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itguy08 (04-01-2014)
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Absolutely correct. All I mention above should be considered and eliminated. The upcoming Ford dealer test will be some good guidance (except I am sure IT and mike will try and convince Ford there is no reason to do the test as those two already know everything and can save then the time and effort since their #1 reason for being here seems to convince all this is imagined).
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It requires regular drain intervals, something no auto maker is willing to implement in todays society of owners that dont even know how to check oil. The mix cannot be reintroduced to the crankcase as it contains a concentration of damaging compounds that it removes to begin with. It is not for everyone, only those that are handy and will maintain them. A Ford dealer in the Midwest as authorization to install one on a problem prone 2013 that they have done every TSB and fix (including coils and plugs twice, all the CAC's, PCV, and tune updates ) so they are at wits end. They are installing a system next week and will do a long term documentation of all the issues and judge the effectiveness. This does not mean it will ever be a standard fix due to the owner draining, but at least they want to see first hand how effective it is and hopefully allow dealers to install if they are maintaining the vehicles.
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Absolutely correct. All I mention above should be considered and eliminated. The upcoming Ford dealer test will be some good guidance (except I am sure IT and mike will try and convince Ford there is no reason to do the test as those two already know everything and can save then the time and effort since their #1 reason for being here seems to convince all this is imagined).
As we head into the seasons this happens with it will be interesting to see the posts track. And even more interesting if we see the "I installed the can and still have the issue" posts.
However, I suspect if it works out you will trumpet it as the be all and end all of fixes. And if it doesn't it will quickly be forgotten. Like the dyno runs we all would love to see on the effects of the deposits from an Ecoboost. Like dyno runs showing a catch can improves "efficiency", i.e.: torque, HP, and MPG.
I'm here to figure out what the issue is and how FORD is fixing it so if it happens to mine I either know what to do myself or what the dealer will do.