Ford Power Stroke Diesel

Heavy Hauling, Hard Working Ford Power Stroke® Diesels.

For over two decades, Ford Power Stroke engines have been the market leader in light duty diesel engine trucks. Power Stroke engines have a strong reputation for power and reliability, and are the heart and soul of a wide range of Ford vehicles across the globe. At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we understand that proper maintenance and repair is the key to keeping your Power Stroke running smooth, no matter what type of work it’s doing. Our team of technicians are experts in the realm of diesel maintenance and repair, so you know you’ll always get quality service without the dealer price tag with us. We not only perform routine maintenance and repair, but are well qualified to advise on and perform a variety of upgrades available to Ford Power Stroke engines for any application. Come by Skip's Auto Repair today!

Because You've Got Work To Do. Ford Power Stroke® Diesel engines are the yardstick truckers use as their standard for power and performance. After all, how many engines get their own web site? For massive torque, muscular horsepower and long-haul diesel dependability, Ford Power Stroke® engines lead the way. Massive Torque, Proven Performance. Here we specialize in working on the Ford Power Stroke® Diesels. Our Factory Trained Ford Power Stroke Experts can help you with several service repairs.

Specialty Services for Ford Diesel Trucks Include:

    EGR Coolers
    Oil Coolers
    Head gasket Replacement
    Head Studs
    Turbo Replacement and Rebuild
    Injectors
    High-pressure Oil Pumps
    Performance Chips and Tuners
    Turbo & Exhaust Upgrades
    Suspension Upgrades
    DPF Services
    Complete Rebuilds
    Fuel system Upgrades & Replacements

FORD DIESEL TRUCK INFORMATION

The 7.3L Power Stroke® Diesel Engine.

We have the technicians, the training, the Ford OEM parts, and the tools to get the job done fast the first time. Trust our team to get to the heart of the problem quickly and get you fixed up and back on the road working. Our experience will make the difference and ensure you pay for only what you need done.

Power Stroke History

The Power Stroke^® Diesel story began in 1982, when the Ford Motor Company made a decision that would transform their Super Duty^® pickups into the most highly regarded and hottest-selling trucks in America. In pursuit of a whole new level of durability, power, torque and capabilities, Ford partnered with International Truck and Engine Corporation or ITEC (later re-named Navistar, Incorporated) to create a new standard in diesel engine technology that would help redefine the industry.

That first power plant, the 6.9L Indirect Injection (IDI) engine, featured a modest 170 HP and 315 lb-ft of torque. The truck world eagerly greeted that very first Power Stroke^® diesel. Not long after, came the next generation Ford Super Duty truck with the amazing 7.3L IDI diesel engine, produced from 1988-1993.

1994 - 2003 The First Power Stroke^® Turbo Diesel —The Legendary 7.3L.

In 1994, the 7.3L diesel engine was reborn. This groundbreaking new power plant revolutionized the diesel truck industry, with not just the addition of an all-new turbocharger, Direct Injection (DI), and incredible new power, but the birth of the Power Stroke^® name.

7.3L features included a waste-gated turbocharger, HUEI fuel injectors and an air-to-air intercooler. The 7.3L engines were an instant hit in the trucking world. Production ran non-stop through early 2003. By that time, this engine's performance and durability had made the Power Stroke^® name a legend among truckers.

Diesel Power Magazine ranked the 7.3L one of the top ten diesel engines ever produced. Today, over two million 7.3L engine-equipped Ford Trucks are still in operation – more than Chevrolet, GMC, and Dodge diesels, combined. During its 9-year production run, the 7.3L was widely acknowledged as a leader in diesel engine technology.

2003 - 2007 A New 6.0L Power Stroke^® Clears The Air

In 2003, the next-generation 6.0L Power Stroke^® introduced Ford Truck customers to a new engine with more power and lower emissions than the 7.3L. With its variable geometry turbocharger technology, exhaust gas recirculation system and advanced, second-generation fuel injection system, the new 6.0L was a groundbreaking engineering breakthrough.

The result was a major increase in engine horsepower and torque (325 HP and 570 lb-ft), even with a drastic reduction in engine displacement. This was the first engine design driven by emissions requirements.

2007 - 2010 Clean, Quiet And In Command — The 6.4L Arrives.

The Power Stroke^® diesel truck engine legend reached new heights in 2007, with the launch of a new 6.4L diesel. This engine's cutting-edge technology and reduced emissions pumped out an amazing 350 HP @ 3000 RPM with a peak torque output of 650 lb-ft at just 2000 RPM.

Developed through more than 10 million miles of torturous durability testing, the 6.4L proved to be the quietest and cleanest Power Stroke^® engine to date. Its twin turbochargers and high-pressure, common-rail fuel injection with piezoelectric fuel injectors also helped Ford Super Duty trucks meet the stringent 2007 diesel emissions requirements.

2011 The New, 2011 6.7L Power Stroke^® Engine Arrives.

Ford Power Stroke^® diesel truck engine technology has come a long way over the last three decades, but the party is far from over. For the 2011 model year, Ford is introducing an all-new, built-from-scratch, state-of-the-art 6.7L Power Stroke^® diesel – and it's the most advanced diesel Ford has ever built.

Lighter, more powerful and more fuel efficient (as well as B20 fuel compatible), this engine, built in Ford's Chihuahua, Mexico engine plant, takes diesel engineering to an entirely new level. New features include "Instant Start" glow plugs for quicker starts in even the coldest weather; a new, lightweight compacted graphite iron engine block (160 lbs lighter than the current 6.4L); aluminum cylinder heads (a Power Stroke^® first); and piston-cooling jets for longer engine life.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR YOUR FORD Power Stroke^®DIESEL ENGINE

When do you need to schedule maintenance for your diesel engine and what is needed each time? For your convenience, we've added the preferred maintenance listing.

7,500 MILES
   •   Change engine oil and replace oil filter
   •   Rotate Tires
   •   Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

15,000 MILES
   •   Change engine oil and replace oil filter
   •   Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
   •   Rotate tires
   •   Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as req.
   •   Replace engine- and frame- mounted fuel filters
   •   Inspect steering linkage, suspension and if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
   •   Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
   •   Inspect brake system
   •   Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
   •   Check wheels for end play and noise
   •   Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
   •   Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

22,500 MILES
   •   Change engine oil and replace oil filter
   •   Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as req.

30,000 MILES
   •   Change engine oil and replace oil filter
   •   Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
   •   Rotate tires
   •   Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as req.
   •   Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
   •   Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
   •   Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
   •   Inspect brake system
   •   Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
   •   Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
   •   Check wheels for end play and noise
   •   Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
   •   Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

37,500 MILES
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter
• Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as req.

45,000 MILES
   •   Change engine oil and replace oil filter
   •   Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
   •   Rotate tires
   •   Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
   •   Replace engine- and frame- mounted fuel filters
   •   Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
   •   Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
   •   Inspect brake system
   •   Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
   •   Check wheels for end play and noise
   •   Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
   •   Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

52,500 MILES
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter
• Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

60,000 MILES
   •   Change engine oil and replace oil filter
   •   Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
   •   Rotate tires
   •   Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
   •   Replace engine- and frame- mounted fuel filters
   •   Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
   •   Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
   •   Inspect brake system
   •   Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
   •   Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
   •   Change manual transmission fluid
   •   Check wheels for end play and noise
   •   Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
   •   Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
   •   Replace wheel bearing grease seal
   •   Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
   •   Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

Talk to our professionals today at Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick about scheduling your diesel engine maintenance today and before you decide to replace your diesel vehicles if you have engine issues. We look forward to working with you to keep your diesel vehicles on the road!