There is a fix for the condensation build up in the intercooler!
12-30-2012, 03:50 PM
#1151
Bottom feed and exit intercooler would not have this issue....
12-30-2012, 10:09 PM
#1152
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Are the f150's made in Missouri and Michigan? I am curious if there is any relevance as to which plant has a problem or is it both, I have read 116 pages and this has not been brought up, possible? Mine is from Dearborn MI, 15k an no problems built 12/2011. Also why is it only bank 2 that misses? Is bank 2 turbo closest to condensation?
12-30-2012, 10:26 PM
#1153
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Are the f150's made in Missouri and Michigan? I am curious if there is any relevance as to which plant has a problem or is it both, I have read 116 pages and this has not been brought up, possible? Mine is from Dearborn MI, 15k an no problems built 12/2011. Also why is it only bank 2 that misses? Is bank 2 turbo closest to condensation?
12-30-2012, 10:45 PM
#1154
advice please??
So my 2012 F150 KR EB with 6k miles has had the fall on it's face acceleration problem every time I drive in heavy rain for a long distance. My dealer told me about the TSB for the deflector but made no mention of the TSB of the new CAC (which I have now learned about from reading this super long thread). Said deflector is on backorder for prob a month and said I could drive the car with the current problems/risks or leave it their. They said they do not provide loaner vehicles. I'm hoping to get some advise from those who have been thru this on how I should proceed??? Is there some protocol ford is using to have to have tsb1 before tsb2? If I convince my dealer to order the new CAC, do I still need the deflector from the first TSB? This is very frustrating
12-31-2012, 12:07 AM
#1155
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So my 2012 F150 KR EB with 6k miles has had the fall on it's face acceleration problem every time I drive in heavy rain for a long distance. My dealer told me about the TSB for the deflector but made no mention of the TSB of the new CAC (which I have now learned about from reading this super long thread). Said deflector is on backorder for prob a month and said I could drive the car with the current problems/risks or leave it their. They said they do not provide loaner vehicles. I'm hoping to get some advise from those who have been thru this on how I should proceed??? Is there some protocol ford is using to have to have tsb1 before tsb2? If I convince my dealer to order the new CAC, do I still need the deflector from the first TSB? This is very frustrating
12-31-2012, 08:34 AM
#1156
Are the f150's made in Missouri and Michigan? I am curious if there is any relevance as to which plant has a problem or is it both, I have read 116 pages and this has not been brought up, possible? Mine is from Dearborn MI, 15k an no problems built 12/2011. Also why is it only bank 2 that misses? Is bank 2 turbo closest to condensation?
Because of the configuration of the inlet pipe or throttle body, the water is only going to one bank. It was explained by someone earlier in this thread.
I wonder if a larger pipe would slow the velocity of the air in the pipe. Then maybe the water wouldn't get sucked up into the engine.
12-31-2012, 10:17 AM
#1157
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My truck is a Michigan truck and has the problem.
Because of the configuration of the inlet pipe or throttle body, the water is only going to one bank. It was explained by someone earlier in this thread.
I wonder if a larger pipe would slow the velocity of the air in the pipe. Then maybe the water wouldn't get sucked up into the engine.
Because of the configuration of the inlet pipe or throttle body, the water is only going to one bank. It was explained by someone earlier in this thread.
I wonder if a larger pipe would slow the velocity of the air in the pipe. Then maybe the water wouldn't get sucked up into the engine.
In effect it appears a simple vertical exit at the bottom would be preferable as it would allow the incoming charge to scour the entire CAC preventing any moisture buildup.
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12-31-2012, 10:50 AM
#1158
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My truck is a Michigan truck and has the problem.
Because of the configuration of the inlet pipe or throttle body, the water is only going to one bank. It was explained by someone earlier in this thread.
I wonder if a larger pipe would slow the velocity of the air in the pipe. Then maybe the water wouldn't get sucked up into the engine.
Because of the configuration of the inlet pipe or throttle body, the water is only going to one bank. It was explained by someone earlier in this thread.
I wonder if a larger pipe would slow the velocity of the air in the pipe. Then maybe the water wouldn't get sucked up into the engine.
12-31-2012, 11:10 AM
#1159
Not having looked at my actual CAC but knowing the physics of cooling a compressed charge of air the moisture will always be present. It's what happens TO that moisture that seems to be the big issue. If the CAC design merely allows the air to pass through to the intake unobstructed, i.e. no low spots, pockets, the moisture can't collect in the lowest portion of the CAC.
In effect it appears a simple vertical exit at the bottom would be preferable as it would allow the incoming charge to scour the entire CAC preventing any moisture buildup.
In effect it appears a simple vertical exit at the bottom would be preferable as it would allow the incoming charge to scour the entire CAC preventing any moisture buildup.
12-31-2012, 04:44 PM
#1160
With a verticle outlet in the bottom of the CAC, the connecting pipe at the bottom is the low spot where moisture can collect. The only way to not have a collecting low spot is to have the CAC above the engine so any moisture that forms goes immediately to the engine.