MAZZ MAN

No coolant loss, does not go into water jacket , fits into a hole in front cover.

TheTallest

Does that mean you have to pay for it as part of the Sync My Ride package?

ecoboosted

Do you have a picture of this hole location? Is there a dummy plug currently in this position that needs to be removed?

Watt-maker

I'd like to see a pic as well. My 4Runner had a special hole on the back of the block for a block heater. No coolant loss for the install. Works like a charm. Now if the eco has the same thing......


I've had my eco in -30 last winter in ND and on the Continental Divide in northern NM a few times. It starts but doesn't sound like it likes it. Same with every other vehicle subjected to that kind of cold weather. Even at -20, it takes some time to warm up. Less idle time would be good for mpgs.


2 winters ago, we saw -35F at work. After graveyard, there were a bunch of vehicles that wouldn't even start. I was lucky my Z71 did, but barely. After 40 minutes of idling, it was barely starting to defrost the windshield. That truck took forever to warm up.

MAZZ MAN

I dont know how to post a picture but it is on the front cover in the center of the cover under the tubes for the intake has a black 1/2 circle clip that uses the hold down hole now , if you post a picture i can help you.

MAZZ MAN

Its to the right of the t-body

MAZZ MAN

https://www.f150forum.com/members/ma...100-0823-1.jpg

MAZZ MAN

I THINK I GOT IT NOW ,SORRY TRYING TO HELP

Watt-maker

Well, that looks easier than my 4Runner. Good to know, may have to order one now.

ecoboosted

Thanks for the help, I guess it just threads into that grey plastic looking plug or does the plug unscrew and the element replaces it? I'm going to order the OEM kit off ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-NEW-2011-2013-Ford-F-150-Block-Heater-Cord-Element-3-5L-EcoBoost-V6-/251181589473?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AF-150&hash=item3a7b96e3e1&vxp=mtr