[RC] Ford trucks - engine details - 2003 - Mike Sofen
Specifically, in 2003, Ford did introduce
the 6.0L Powerstroke. To get more horsepower, torque and gas mileage out
of an engine 20% smaller than its predecessor, they resorted to elaborate
arrays of sensors all controlled by a sophisticated computer run by software.
Unfortunately, they rushed the software for the engine out the door to meet
delivery schedules and that resulted in the first few thousand (or few ten
thousand) of the vehicles having tremendous and often fatal engine
problems. They often had to replace the entire engine due to damage
caused by overheating or other issues. If any of those engines made it
back into circulation…
The 6.0L is a truly remarkable engine,
meeting strict emissions standards, great fuel efficiency and power. It
unfortunately had a troubled childhood that caused much anguish for early
adopters.
