Unless they were pulling on the block or the trans, I don't think that would cause a main seal to leak... ever.
30k? I thought it was every 10k. I have my first one ready to go.
Well there is a water sensor at the bottom of the fuel filter housing that is supposed to warn you, but some feel that is too late and/or not 100% reliable.
I just ordered 2 fuel filters from FactoryMoparDirect.com. $73.16 each. Think they list for $103.00
The manual says every 20,000 miles unless you live in a state with crappy fuel. (The manual names the states) Then it's every 10,000 miles.
Here's a link to one of the on line articles.
Only towing has been a uhaul trailer for an in town move and my 20’ car trailer empty once or twice. It has been on 37s for about 3600 miles, so there’s a little more load on the engine than it would be stock. Luck of the draw, I suppose. We are rapidly approaching payment #2 FCA will be paying, and still waiting on the fuel rail.
I’m a little touchy on the fuel pump subject after it stranded the family and I in the middle of fricking nowhere despite being overly cautious. It can happen to anyone. There’s zero warning. The motor just dies and won’t restart. Trust me, it’s a terrible feeling when you realize you’re f***ed and there is nothing you can do about it.
Because of that I was just thinking about draining it a bit every oil change just as a preemptive measure. I bought a new fuel filter when I did my first oil change just to have on stand by in case I need it.
I here that....sorry that happened, i worry about it on my bigger pickups w Powerstrokes too...BIG MONEY....at least the Gladiator has a good warrenty
Did you use any fuel additives? I'm assuming no since there is none reported in the poll that have used additives. That said, I've seen that the CP4 failure rate is as high as 8% in the US vs just 1% in the EU due to our diesel being dry and the poll is now indicating a failure rate of less than 3% (although a bigger sample size is would be helpful). If I had to guess being a smaller engine the CP4 doesn't have to push the same volume of fuel which might help it in our case.
I read that too. Can't remember where tho. Think it was in one of the articles on the CP4 to CP3 conversion.
No, and frankly, I shouldn't have to. My 2012 and 2016 Powerstrokes pumped way more fuel at 9k than this EcoDiesel has and I had zero issues with them and I didn't use fuel additives in them. Ultimately, the failure is on the manufacturer. I shouldn't have to add anything to my tank except fuel. Bosch failed to design, or update the design for, a component that would stand up to what would be considered "normal use". I didn't over task the fuel system and ask it do do something beyond design parameters. In fact, I would say that I've never even had it close to the system design parameters. I get that there is less lubricity in the fuel in the United States, but that's not an excuse for component failure. ULSD has been around since 2010. That means that Bosch had 11 years before my vehicle was built to design a fuel pump that would work reliably pumping diesel fuel with sulfur levels less than or equal to 15 ppm. FCA bears responsibility was well, CP4 failures were a known issue well before the EcoDiesel was installed in my vehicle. Hell, I knew CP4 failures were fairly common, so much so that I've added riders to my insurance policies for all four of the diesel powered vehicles I've owned since 2012. I read the horror stories of the guys getting stuck with a $12k bill because Ford wouldn't honor the warranty. I even read the horror stories about the folks having warranty claims denied because they used fuel additives driving me to not use additives. I did, and will continue, to go above and beyond with draining the fuel/water separator at 2k miles intervals, made sure I bought at high turnover stations, and would have (had the fuel pump not grenaded) changed the fuel filter at 10k miles. The above got the 2012 Powerstroke to 65k miles with no significant fuel system issues (failed fuel pressure regulating valve with 3500 miles on the truck, covered under warranty) when traded in, the 2016 to 27k miles with no fuel system issues when traded in, and a 2015 EcoDiesel Grand Cherokee to 75k miles with no fuel system issues when traded in. I didn't use a single ounce of fuel additive in any of those. I towed heavy with both of the Fords. Think 44 foot, tri axle toyhauler with toys in it heavy.
