Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
"Bulletproofing" The 6.0L Powerstroke
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Dec 11th 2025
The 6.0 Powerstroke has a notoriously bad reputation. It is, believe it or not, a really great engine. Or at least it can be. While it was an engine that Ford picked up to fill the void before the new
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The VGT Turbo: How it works; How it fails; How to prevent failures and fix the issues you already have.
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Sep 27th 2025
When Ford released the 6.0L Powerstroke back in 2003, it was a game-changer. The engine outperformed any diesel on the market in both throttle response and peak horsepower. A big reason for this was t
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6.0L Powerstroke FICM Testing: Common symptoms and diagnostic procedures
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Sep 17th 2025
The 6.0L Powerstroke’s Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) is the brain of the injection system. It receives signals from the PCM to control the injectors themselves. The FICM lives in a very h
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Diagnosing HPOP Issues on the 7.3L & 6.0L Powerstroke's
Aug 30th 2025
The High-Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) is the heart of the HEUI (Hydraulically Actuated, Electronically Controlled Unit Injector) fuel injection system used on both the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke. When the
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Common Fluid Leaks - 6.0L Powerstroke - Causes, symptoms, and how to fix them
Aug 13th 2025
Oil and fluid leaks are just part of life when owning an older diesel. But they don't have to be permanent. Stop your 6.0L Powerstroke from marking it's territory, this list of the most common fluid l
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