A Powerstroke is heavy before the trailer gets hooked up. Add bigger tires, a trailer, steep grades, heat, and daily use, and the brake system starts working a lot harder than most people give it cred … read more

A weak fan clutch can make a healthy 6.0L Powerstroke look like it has a major cooling-system problem. The truck may stay cool unloaded, then heat up while towing, climbing a grade, idling, or running … read more

A 7.3L Powerstroke can make a simple leak look like a much bigger problem. Fuel in the coolant? Oil in the fuel bowl? White smoke? Hard start? Miss? Coolant puking? Random rough running after injector … read more

The 2008–2010 6.4L Powerstroke CAC boots deal with heat, oil vapor, boost pressure, towing load, and age. Over time, the factory boots can swell, crack, slip, or blow off, causing boost leaks, s … read more

The 6.0L Powerstroke is known for making good power, but the factory torque-to-yield head bolts are one of the places owners stop taking chances. When cylinder pressure goes up—whether from tuni … read more