Outside the completely fixable issues we all know about that have given it a bad reputation (oil cooler failures, EGR issues, turbo failures, head gasket issues) the 6.0L Powerstroke is known for its

Removing and reinstalling the HPOP on the 7.3L Powerstroke can cause headaches for many. The mounting bolts are threaded into the aluminum front cover, and well, the threads aren’t exactly the stronge

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Fuel leaks on the 7.3 Powerstroke are one of those problems almost every owner will deal with sooner or later. While these trucks can seep fuel from a few different places, the fuel filter housing (fu

A big part of diagnosing issues with any engine is knowing how each system works. Electrical can freak people out because you can’t see it doing its thing. That’s usually the whole problem. So let’s m

Oil pressure is everything for a 7.3L. One of the most common questions we get asked is related to how to test the High Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) on a 7.3L Powerstroke. We say related to, because the h

7.3 and 6.0 Powerstrokes use an injector cup that is pressed into the heads, plus a series of O-rings on the injectors to keep coolant, oil, and fuel, plus combustion gases, in the areas they’re suppo

Required Parts: Garrett TP38 Journal Bearing Rebuild Kit 94.5-97 (472617-0000) Borg Warner Anti-Surge Compressor Wheel (Optional) (170293) Riffraff Diesel Billet Compressor Wheel (Optional upgrade ov

IMPORTANT: Before starting installation, please be sure that all items which were supplied with the kit are accounted for. Note: These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the instructions

Diagnosing issues with the 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke engines is not necessarily easy. Teaching you how to be a diagnostic pro is not realistically possible through this one article (that takes years of

The 7.3L Powerstroke is one of the most reliable diesel engines ever built, but as these engines get older, many issues become more and more common. Hard starts being near the top of that list. But th

The used market has been pretty hot for the last several years. Our old trucks are getting more popular every day! If you’re looking for a new-to-you 7.3, there’s a few things that are worth keeping a

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The 7.3L Powerstroke is reliable, but it’s not magic. It still has 20-plus-year-old seals, sensors, wiring, filters, and plastic bits trying to survive heat, oil, fuel, vibration, and whoever owned th

Bolt torque for the 6.0 Powerstroke shouldn’t be guesswork. So we pulled the specs from Ford service manuals and other trusted sources, then organized them all in one place below. Consider this your g

The 6.0L Powerstroke has a lot of famous problems, but the EOT/ECT delta is one of the easiest ways to catch trouble before it gets expensive. Bad numbers here can lead to failures across the board. T

ARP head studs are one of the most common reliability upgrades for Ford Powerstroke diesel engines because they increase cylinder head clamping force. More clamping force helps keep the head gasket se

The 7.3 Powerstroke’s HEUI injection system relies on oil pressure to fire the injectors. Unlike most light duty diesel injection systems on the road today, where the pump (CP3, CP4, VE, VP, etc) crea

Just like our 7.3 recall list, on this 6.0L recall list, we’ll concentrate on drivetrain related recalls and include links to documents where we can find them. Some recalls listed on the NHTSA site ha

The 7.3L Powerstroke will usually drag the trailer wherever you point it. The 4R100 however, needs a little more respect. It is not a bad transmission by any means, but heat, old fluid, weak cooler ca