This category is dedicated to the legendary Ford PowerStroke engines including the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, and 6.7 liter diesels. We also cover some topics on the smaller 3.0 PowerStroke. From our guide on rebuilding the 7.3 PS IPR to bulletproofing the Ford 6.0 PowerStroke we have dozens and dozens of helpful, quality Ford PowerStroke articles.
7.3 Powerstroke IPR General Info: A Power Stroke engine utilizes an electromagnetic spool valve, to regulate the HP oil pressure on the engine to tailor the injection characteristics of the injectors. This valve is called the Injection Pressure Regulator or IPR. In the 7.3 Power Stroke engine, pressure control in the injector control pressure system…
The injector control pressure (ICP) sensor is on both the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke engines. They use a high pressure oil system as a way to pressurize fuel in the injector body. ICP sensors on the Ford 7.3 diesel engines read the oil pressure in the HPOS. This allows the PCM to increase or decrease…
Ford’s turbodiesel 6.7L PowerStroke V8 is already an impressive engine from the factory with new models producing over 1,000 torque. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t still room for improvement! Just a few basic performance upgrades can add over 100whp and 200wtq to the 6.7 Powerstroke. We’re going to cover the best performance upgrades, focusing…
One of the biggest challenges with the 6.7 Powerstroke is the addition of advanced emissions equipment. It’s one of the reasons that I still prefer a classic pre-emissions diesel for reliability purposes – but they just don’t produce the power that these newer versions do. The 6.7 Powerstroke has a few common problems relating to…
The Power Stroke Diesel engines rely heavily on the glow plug system. This time of year, when temperatures get low, it can be especially critical that the glow plug system is working properly. In this article, we discuss the important of glow plug operation and how to diagnose and fix Power Stroke glow plug faults….
Ford introduced the 6.7 PowerStroke diesel V8 engine for the 2011 model year. In the decade since, it has remained one of the most popular diesel power plants on the market. Displacing 6.7 liters, or 409 cid, Ford’s 6.7 Powerstroke produces outstanding performance, but only average reliability. Ford nicknamed the engine the Scorpion, and it…
Ford 6.0 Power Stroke FICM Diagnostics The 6.0 Power Stroke FICM is often mis-diagnosed and needlessly replaced. Calibration concerns, powertrain component faults and FICM malfunctions may produce similar drivability concerns. NOTE: The most common symptoms of a failed FICM are: NO START or CONSTANT MISFIRE AT ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. Symptoms other than these are not…
1. Due to its popularity, nearly 2 million 7.3 Power Stoke engines were produced from International’s Indianapolis plant. Powerstroke is the marketing name that Ford came up with for its diesel engine line. The 7.3 powerstroke is actually a Navistar T444E which is made by Navistar International, formerly International Harvester. In addition to Ford Super…
Even very small particles of dust entering your turbo can cause severe damage, not only to the turbo but to the engine iteself. Clean, unrestricted air is vital to the performance of a diesel engine. Nobody understands this better than those who operate their diesel equipment in the harshest environments. U.S. Military, earth moving, and agricultural applications rely…
Some of the early 6.0 Powerstroke engines experienced problems, and it is speculated to have cost Ford millions of dollars in warranty repairs and buy backs. While these engines can be reliable, you usually have to go through the process of upgrading all of the problematic parts, known as bulletproofing the engine. Bulletproofing requires addressing a…
How to Improve Powerstroke Reliability Regular maintenance is important for any vehicle. Negligence will lead to poor performance and a premature end of service life. The Power Stroke diesel engine, if well maintained, can be a particularly reliable and useful engine, it is used in many demanding applications, including ambulances and service trucks and can…
The legendary 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel engine, when properly maintained can provide years of trouble free service. However there are several common problems that can develop over time. Generally speaking these can all be resolved relatively easily. Listed below are 9 common problems of the 7.3 Powerstroke engine. We then dive into each of the common…
