06 Powerstroke Running Bad When Cold

Diesel_Fan · 03-11-2009, 05:08 PM

i have a 2006 F250 4wd Powerstroke, auto trans. It runs PERFECT at operating temperature BUT when i first start it up and before it reaches operating temperature it runs like ****, it idles fine but if you try and drive it runs terrible and blows blue smoke a little bit. I am curious as to what my problem could potentially be, i am not thinking injectors because once it warms up it runs like brand new and doesn't miss a beat. Any ideas anybody?

leolkfrm · 03-11-2009, 05:14 PM

Best thing to do is put it on a scanner to begin with. besides it is under warranty

tjzz4 · 03-12-2009, 06:53 AM

You have a sticking injector. There is a calibration update the dealer can do that preheats the injector to help this problem but it does not work in all cases.. usually does but if not then it will need to be replaced. You have a 5 year 100000 mile warranty so if you are under 100K then the dealer will take care of it for you.

Diesel_Fan · 03-12-2009, 10:53 AM

It is out of warranty, i bought the truck used and it was out of warranty, this has not been a problem til recently even when it was really cold it was not doing this. Can you elaborate on the calibration? How and what type of device is used for this? I am interested in finding out more about it. thank you

mrjohnwayne · 03-12-2009, 11:02 AM

it should be the calibration/programming for the FICM (fuel injection control module) There have been many people with this issue and ford should have a TSB out on it.

stumpuller454 · 03-12-2009, 01:11 PM

I just let mine run for an hour! lol P.O.S! It does that too, takes about 15 min to run good, its had the FICM replaced and still did it.

leolkfrm · 03-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Have you tried calling ford customer service? Tere may be some relief out there they don't advertise

tjzz4 · 03-12-2009, 07:42 PM

You might have some luck there... The condition is known as "stiction" and is the spool valve in the injector sticking when cold. The updated program heats the spool valve to help eliminate the stiction condition on cold start up. Ford also recommends using the lightest weight oil you can use for the climate you are in. If you contact ford that is the first thing they will want to know providing the FICM is at the latest calibration level.
I did 2 6.0 injectors today and one last week. We keep several in stock all the time and 9 out of 10 are replaced for this concern.

98k1500 · 03-13-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leolkfrm

Have you tried calling ford customer service? Tere may be some relief out there they don't advertise

Whats this ford customer service

, some relief...... leo's gone completely insane!!!!lol

does ford really have customer service yet?

leolkfrm · 03-14-2009, 05:51 AM

That's why I recommend GM, they will help if you say the right things!

03-11-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
Diesel_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 101	06 Powerstroke Running Bad When Cold i have a 2006 F250 4wd Powerstroke, auto trans. It runs PERFECT at operating temperature BUT when i first start it up and before it reaches operating temperature it runs like ****, it idles fine but if you try and drive it runs terrible and blows blue smoke a little bit. I am curious as to what my problem could potentially be, i am not thinking injectors because once it warms up it runs like brand new and doesn't miss a beat. Any ideas anybody?

03-11-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,931	Best thing to do is put it on a scanner to begin with. besides it is under warranty __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-12-2009, 11:02 AM	#5
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,791	it should be the calibration/programming for the FICM (fuel injection control module) There have been many people with this issue and ford should have a TSB out on it. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

03-12-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,206	I just let mine run for an hour! lol P.O.S! It does that too, takes about 15 min to run good, its had the FICM replaced and still did it. __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! Watch My Youtube Videos!!<<<

03-12-2009, 01:27 PM	#7
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,931	Have you tried calling ford customer service? Tere may be some relief out there they don't advertise __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-12-2009, 06:53 AM	#3
tjzz4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 316	You have a sticking injector. There is a calibration update the dealer can do that preheats the injector to help this problem but it does not work in all cases.. usually does but if not then it will need to be replaced. You have a 5 year 100000 mile warranty so if you are under 100K then the dealer will take care of it for you.

03-12-2009, 10:53 AM	#4
Diesel_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 101	It is out of warranty, i bought the truck used and it was out of warranty, this has not been a problem til recently even when it was really cold it was not doing this. Can you elaborate on the calibration? How and what type of device is used for this? I am interested in finding out more about it. thank you

03-12-2009, 07:42 PM	#8
tjzz4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 316	You might have some luck there... The condition is known as "stiction" and is the spool valve in the injector sticking when cold. The updated program heats the spool valve to help eliminate the stiction condition on cold start up. Ford also recommends using the lightest weight oil you can use for the climate you are in. If you contact ford that is the first thing they will want to know providing the FICM is at the latest calibration level. I did 2 6.0 injectors today and one last week. We keep several in stock all the time and 9 out of 10 are replaced for this concern.

03-14-2009, 05:51 AM	#10
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,931	That's why I recommend GM, they will help if you say the right things! __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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