Justin Gustman
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$20 Fuel pump fuse problem is way cheaper than a turbo failure problem... Old school technology wins in my opinion if you’re doing your own mechanic work and value reliability over the shiny new tech destined to break.
Out With The New, In With The Old
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Bowewelding
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So the 20 $ fix ..what is it?
The upkeep is a lot cheaper, plus rumor has it the durability of the six banger is in question. Have not heard of any frame issues with the Gen 1. Sexier?! The front end of the Gen 2 looks like a bass mouth sucking in a minnow!
Justin Gustman
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I saw a post on it here, need to search for it, think there is a video on youtube. Basically rewire at the fuse box to a heavier fuse if I Recall.
bigrig
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I think this is one of the first Fuse 27 threads (this is the fuse you need to relocate to fix the fuel pump issue), but it has been documented a bunch throughout the forum.
If you want the kit you can get it from Amazon for $22 or Forged Offroad for $29 (not sure why it costs more from Forged).
If you want the kit you can get it from Amazon for $22 or Forged Offroad for $29 (not sure why it costs more from Forged).
They come with directions. It will take you maybe 30 minutes to install.
Bowewelding
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Lmao..how the hell is up keep cheaper when its sucking down more fuel, buying more spark plugs, and tracking down amazon fixes for the fuse panel?? Large mouth bass, how can u see the front of the truck from behind it??
Justin Gustman
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If you’re under warranty, enjoy the twin turbo eco-boom. Out of warranty I would not touch one. I spoke with a mechanic about long term reliability with the 6.2 vs. eco-boost and towing, he said even though Ford touts more torque with the ecoboost, sooner or later the turbos will fail and it’s a big, big price tag to fix. I will take reliability over headaches every day and twice on Sunday. Mpg is a joke with the ecoboost towing. Have a coworker who had one and said pulling his fishing boat on the interstate in SD, he would get 7 mpg... no gas saving there.
GCATX
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Oh yeah? My brother-law's cousin said his mom's sister has a Gen 1 and it actually makes fuel pulling a bass boat.
Justin Gustman
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to each his own. Not here to start a pissing match. Just facts.
Here’s a real world comparison below of what I am talking about.
https://www.motor1.com/news/352499/ford-f-150-coyote-ecoboost-test/
