View Poll Results: For those with trucks with CAC part numbers BL3Z-6K775-B or DL34-9L440-AC ONLY
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Poll: New CAC results (limited to 2 part numbers)
09-09-2013, 10:32 AM
#61
I wanted to give it plenty of time before I said anything. I had the CAC done at the beginning of April and drove in the rain many times since and I can honestly say my truck has been 100% better.annndddd My gas milage and power has not suffered. My gas milage greatly greatly depends on how I drive it! If I want good gas milage I have to work at it. I've seen 23.5 at 60 mph but is hard to drive that speed my average the way I drive is about 17mph. not bad for a crewcab in my opinion.
10-04-2013, 03:33 AM
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2011 Eco-Boost
Bought it brand new, didn't even know they installed newer intercooler.
Current Intercooler: BL34-9L440AB
Drove 3 hours in pouring rain, tried to pass going uphill on freeway and lost power. Complained to dealer.
Dealer installed "AIR DAM" on lower 1/3 of intercooler.
"Checked EEC P0305. Used TSB 13-8-1. Reprogrammed PCM and installed Air Dam"
Can someone tell me if I have the latest Intercooler and what all is involved with TSB 13-8-1 ?
Does anybody else have the Air Dam installed and has it helped?
10-07-2013, 11:56 AM
#63
Build date 3-13
Intercooler DL34-9L440-AD
Two severe loss of power / heavy vibration events. One at 720 miles after driving in the rain on the highway (trying to pass semi). One at 1140 miles after being parked for 9 hours, driving in the city for about 15 minutes, then merging onto highway.
In for service today, not sure about TSB level, but I do have the CAC indicated in the poll and have had 2 incidents in less than a two week span and within 500 miles of each other.
** Just realized this is a different part number than in the poll. Sorry for the confusion, feel free to delete if off-topic.**
Intercooler DL34-9L440-AD
Two severe loss of power / heavy vibration events. One at 720 miles after driving in the rain on the highway (trying to pass semi). One at 1140 miles after being parked for 9 hours, driving in the city for about 15 minutes, then merging onto highway.
In for service today, not sure about TSB level, but I do have the CAC indicated in the poll and have had 2 incidents in less than a two week span and within 500 miles of each other.
** Just realized this is a different part number than in the poll. Sorry for the confusion, feel free to delete if off-topic.**
10-07-2013, 10:24 PM
#64
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I noticed the 2014 F-150 with ecoboost (and the 2015 prototype) have a different grille opening in the bottom grille, could this suggest a revised intercooler?
10-08-2013, 12:31 AM
#65
Hard to tell if they added a grille or if it is just some sort of diffuser.
10-19-2013, 05:06 PM
#66
I have been living with 12-10-19B and intercoolerBL3Z*6K775*B at 2.5 months now. That’s just about 2,000 miles on the new intercooler and new left CAT (which has already clogged up again).
The truck has considerably less power.
The MPG’s in the city were 18 before the fix and 14 after the fix. The best I get onthe hiway is 18 now; use to be about 22-24MPGs.
Without reservation I can say this is my last Ford. If Ford were to just “give” me a new 5.0 F150I would not take, because the company is donkey poop.
Now when any one tells me about their great Ford EcoBoost(car or truck), I just laugh.
The truck has considerably less power.
The MPG’s in the city were 18 before the fix and 14 after the fix. The best I get onthe hiway is 18 now; use to be about 22-24MPGs.
Without reservation I can say this is my last Ford. If Ford were to just “give” me a new 5.0 F150I would not take, because the company is donkey poop.
Now when any one tells me about their great Ford EcoBoost(car or truck), I just laugh.
This follow up to my previous post earlier this year....
I am happy to report I no longer own the Ford. Life is much better now.
There is one part of this long painful saga that might be important to other EcoBoost owners and I got this information directly from one of the leading Ford dealers in the area and from the ownership chain of command - this from a 4 hour discussions over three days.
If you have experienced a permanent loss of MPGs (I did) and/or suspect there may be a cracked/bent rod – a heavy knocking sound (I did - from hydro lock); then it is time to get rid of the truck a.s.a.p. because there is more serious damage to come.
I now say my prayers everynight:
Thank You Lord
I'm rid of the Ford
Last edited by HoustonFordGuy; 10-19-2013 at 05:09 PM.
02-04-2014, 09:40 AM
#67
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I have to add an update here. Back in July or so last year I declared mine (2012 XLT Screw 4X4) fixed. However, I had it happen again in November, this time unexpectedly. Drove in rain with cruise set for close to 2 hours. Went to punch it and it started coughing and bucking. Had to feather it for 10 seconds or so, then it picked back up.
I'm going to drill the drain hole. I don't think they have a fix for the earlier models.
I'm going to drill the drain hole. I don't think they have a fix for the earlier models.
02-16-2014, 10:32 PM
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I may in left field here...but has any tried Billet Grille Grill Insert in the air dam? It might redirect the air or rain slightly? It seems the new models have grill insert. I've been running one in my 2013 for cosmetic reasons. There were those that stated maybe this cuts into performance, I haven't noticed it with mine. I installed mine with 2 wing nuts so I can take it out in 2 to 3 mins easy.
Maybe worth a try...any thoughts
Maybe worth a try...any thoughts
Last edited by Tool_Box; 02-16-2014 at 10:37 PM.
03-07-2014, 12:02 AM
#70
Had these issues. Have '12 F150 ecoboost, with B type CAC. But had code showing cylinder 2 misfire. Took into dealer. Has 80K btw. Said needed a tune up. Changed all plugs and new ignition coil on cylinder 2 as well. Now I notice a lot more power.
They also updated PCM it says on paperwork.
Now I wonder has anyone had issues after doing this?
I have read that for '13 and '14s the TSB gets rid of the stick on panels etc and reflashes the PCM. Will this happen for the '11s and '12s?
They also updated PCM it says on paperwork.
Now I wonder has anyone had issues after doing this?
I have read that for '13 and '14s the TSB gets rid of the stick on panels etc and reflashes the PCM. Will this happen for the '11s and '12s?