Is fuse 27 swap really necessary?

[CoronaRaptor]

My kit is collecting dust, better get at it I guess.

 

[Louisiana Barefoot]

I bought my '14 SE with 136,288 miles and drove it from Dallas to Independence, La., about 515 miles, one stop for fuel, one more for lunch. No problems. The next day, while "testing it out" on 2 lane country highway, it cut out after accelerating to 85 mph. A large yellow wrench appeared on my screen. Oh CRAP. At that time, I'd never heard of fuse27. Fortunately I was only about 1/2 mile from home and off work that day. Thanks to this forum, and youtube videos, a $30 Amazon relocation kit, and maybe 45 minutes labor, all is well. Well worth the peace of mind. Had this happened on the way home from Dallas, it would have been costly and I would have gotten 8 hours of "I told you not to buy this truck!!!!" from my bride. I now carry extra fuses of all sorts and amps, and I don't let my wife ride with me.

 

[Nick9323]

Nope. Completely different truck and electrical architecture.

Sorry for digging this up, but about to head out on a 1200 mile trip, what years are affected by this?

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

Sorry for digging this up, but about to head out on a 1200 mile trip, what years are affected by this?

it should be done on all first gen trucks. 10-14

 

[R1jamn]

Fuse 27 relocation should be a high priority action on the owners list.
Find the time and do it....Set other priorities back a notch....This is a doable fix...Get a buddy to help if needed.

 

[drj.raptor]

I went 7yrs and 67k with my 14 and no issues, it just got me this morning. I've had the kit in my garage for a year or so now just kept putting it off. No signs of the fuse burning till this morning when she wouldn't start.

 

[Sage]

No, it's a scam, not needed at all.

However, good towing coverage and a cell phone is needed. Possibly throw in a good broken in pair of walking shoes.

 

[pat247]

I survived my oh **** moment on I-40 at 80 mph in traffic, got the wrench and a dead motor, I hope you're as lucky as I was. I put the lives of my wife and sister who were with me at the time in grave danger stranded in the center of a very busy interstate highway.

 

[rschap1]

My 2011 has nearly 160 thousand miles on it. Was told about this and have only gotten as far as opening the box and seeing that there is still fuse in 27 spot.
Assuming it needs the fix after seeing it in there, but have to check it out closer now. Some of these stories sound pretty scary.

 

[Allmarine]

My 2011 has nearly 160 thousand miles on it. Was told about this and have only gotten as far as opening the box and seeing that there is still fuse in 27 spot.
Assuming it needs the fix after seeing it in there, but have to check it out closer now. Some of these stories sound pretty scary.

It is inevitable that the fuse wiring will melt. Do the mod now before you are left stranded and the fuse holder melts.