Changed fuel filters on my 2022 F-350 Tremor the other day and saw the infamous glitter in the fuel-water separator pan.
Not a lot, maybe 3 or 4 shiny specs.
So, the disassembly of the engine bay came next and I found sparkly glitter everywhere, including in the CP4. Not in large volumes, but it doesn't take much. Once it's in there, it all has to go. Even if it's just a few super small flakes.
Rough guess - something like $7k in parts later, including a DCR, I'm wishing I'd bought that DCR years ago. It was always planned, but out of pure laziness, I hadn't.
By the mileage it's obvious we do not use this truck much. It's basically used to tow for recreation and that's it.
So, questions people will wonder is:
- Why didn't you warranty it
A: I don't trust Ford techs, it'd probably be in the shop for months, and I really, really, do not trust the local dealers. Any of them. They all have a bad rep and I've got personal bad experience with them. Factor in the time, stress, dealing with a tow, worry the truck will get damaged sitting on a lot, etc... rather just spend the money, fix it myself, and know it's done right.
- Why did it blow
A: Bad design, period. If you are thinking you will treat your fuel and change your filters and it won't be you -- think hard on that one. This is why I am making this post, really. We bought fuel only from brand fuel stations. Every tank was treated with OptiLube XPD. Ran hotshot for a few tanks early on when I couldn't get XPD. There's never been water found in it, there's no rust anywhere, none of the tell-tale abuse, neglect, or negligence signs are there. It's low miles, but it doesn't sit for months-on-end, either. It's kept in a climate controlled garage - stays between 70 and 73, depending on the season.
- Any fuel system mods
A: No, fuel system was all factory, factory programming, factory parts, factory filters.
-How often were filters changed
A: Annually, same with the oil. Truck has 7k total miles.
As much as a truck can be babied, this truck has probably had the life.
Typical tow load is 10-13k, basically to the campground or the boat ramp.
Does that mean you should jump up and run get a DCR or Disaster Prevention Kit? That's up to you, just telling my story - hope it saves someone the hassle.
Also, I'm not mad - I bought this expecting to do the swap... the whole Scorpion and the Frog kind of thing. Sure, Ford should sell a better pump in their truck... also, I knew it was a scorpion.
Not a lot, maybe 3 or 4 shiny specs.
So, the disassembly of the engine bay came next and I found sparkly glitter everywhere, including in the CP4. Not in large volumes, but it doesn't take much. Once it's in there, it all has to go. Even if it's just a few super small flakes.
Rough guess - something like $7k in parts later, including a DCR, I'm wishing I'd bought that DCR years ago. It was always planned, but out of pure laziness, I hadn't.
By the mileage it's obvious we do not use this truck much. It's basically used to tow for recreation and that's it.
So, questions people will wonder is:
- Why didn't you warranty it
A: I don't trust Ford techs, it'd probably be in the shop for months, and I really, really, do not trust the local dealers. Any of them. They all have a bad rep and I've got personal bad experience with them. Factor in the time, stress, dealing with a tow, worry the truck will get damaged sitting on a lot, etc... rather just spend the money, fix it myself, and know it's done right.
- Why did it blow
A: Bad design, period. If you are thinking you will treat your fuel and change your filters and it won't be you -- think hard on that one. This is why I am making this post, really. We bought fuel only from brand fuel stations. Every tank was treated with OptiLube XPD. Ran hotshot for a few tanks early on when I couldn't get XPD. There's never been water found in it, there's no rust anywhere, none of the tell-tale abuse, neglect, or negligence signs are there. It's low miles, but it doesn't sit for months-on-end, either. It's kept in a climate controlled garage - stays between 70 and 73, depending on the season.
- Any fuel system mods
A: No, fuel system was all factory, factory programming, factory parts, factory filters.
-How often were filters changed
A: Annually, same with the oil. Truck has 7k total miles.
As much as a truck can be babied, this truck has probably had the life.
Typical tow load is 10-13k, basically to the campground or the boat ramp.
Does that mean you should jump up and run get a DCR or Disaster Prevention Kit? That's up to you, just telling my story - hope it saves someone the hassle.
Also, I'm not mad - I bought this expecting to do the swap... the whole Scorpion and the Frog kind of thing. Sure, Ford should sell a better pump in their truck... also, I knew it was a scorpion.
