2017 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke | **DON'T MESS UP LIKE I DID** -SMH | A DIAG story YOU don't wanna miss!

[@josephvella3688]

This is what seperates techs from master techs! Sharing your difficulties will help others in drastic ways. Keep doing your thing!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🙏🙏🤙🤙

[@carls2210]

This is why I need to find time to bring my truck up to you. You take pride in your work and care to show the bad with the good.

[@Thegoose95]

I don’t know what it is, but for some reason after a repair, we can test drive and idle a truck for days and everything seems perfect. But as SOON as the customer turns on the damn thing…BOOM.. check engine light. Never. Fails.

[@wilwiener]

Been there done that.

[@Terror1Void]

I'm willing to bet you're not putting a load on it like the customer is. Our 15 Freightliners will do fine bobtail after emissions repairs and throw codes as soon as I hookup to a trailer.

[@Thegoose95]

@@Terror1Void yeah I never get the chance to hook a trailer on. And all box trucks, flatbeds, and garbage trucks come to us unloaded.

[@crewdawg2008]

@@Terror1Void Ya know, there's something to that. My wife wanted a Tahoe, we went to test drive one at a dealership, she really liked it, I rode along as she test drove it, all was fine, then I drove it myself, and I stood on the gas to really put it to work. Wouldn't you know it? Check engine light pops. It was an O2 sensor, dealership made the repair, then drove it again, and all was fine. Whether it matters or not, it's a used vehicle, but we went ahead and bought it and haven't had an issue since. It's just always important, in my mind, to put a vehicle through the paces and make sure it's all solid.

[@thenewpatriot737]

This video is for all my brothers out there in trades where troubleshooting nightmares have had us questioning our own, very existence in the universe😄. How much better would the world be if repair technicians where as transparent as you. You sir are a true class act. Wish you were near my area in So Cal. Your work ethic will shine out to the rest of the department which in turn will mold more great technicians. God Bless you sir! After my cold pipe blew, on replacement, I noticed a lot of soot build up in that area of the manifold which I tried cleaning as much as I could without letting too much fall in. I did not realize those were ports behind that round thing. I'll have to go back and check if they need cleaning. My truck was still idling a little rough and not much power after the pipe change out but the MIL reset. I found the MAP sensor to be clogged of soot as well and after cleaning it, the truck was running perfect again. Which leads me to my question: What causes the carbon to build up quicker in that area?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

By product of burning fossils fuels my friend.🙋‍♂️

[@vais3]

There is a great carbon/oil cleaning solvent that most Ram dealers have on the shelf because of the EGR cleaning requirements for them. Block off all holes and pour in the quart of the stuff and you will be rather surprised at how easy the carbon comes out. I wish I knew who actually made that product because it works so well and I hate giving a Ram dealership any of my money. I’m approaching 100K miles and removing the upper and lower intakes for cleaning is on my list of things to do. Also, the fact you’re sharing your own missed diagnosis and the pain you’ve gone through just proves how good you are as a tech. You were diligent and eventually found the culprit. Great job finding it and fixing it.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks so much buddy!

[@Super_Duty_Limited]

Dude that's why your the bestest tech out there ....staying with it .....lesson learned ....!!!!!

[@anthonyb8691]

I’ve been to after treatment classes and a large majority of these codes stem for the engine side turbo egr etc these are all things that reduce nox etc I watch your video weekly I totally respect you for posting this most people would not I know how much pride you have in your work great video

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Appreciate that pal

[@3374jj]

A great tech, will not only share his success stories... They will also share what kept stinging them until they figured it out. Great job. Just took ya a little bit to find what was making her sick.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Got it!

[@3374jj]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Would expect nothing less brother...

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🫂🙏💯💙🔥

[@3374jj]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Damn right

[@gurvinder13]

oh man what a timing , i am diagnosing p207f right now on this ford 6.7 , already checked reductant injector spray pattern , new nox down stream , i am gonna jump on to the intake without wasting time . thanks in advance , this is a million dollar info.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Good luck my friend

[@espweirdo]

When I did the disaster prevention kit, I could not believe how packed off both upper and lower intakes were... truck was immediately put on strict weight loss diet and ordered the Pusher piping kit.

[@buckhorncortez]

Great job diagnosing a hidden problem. As my shop teacher always used to say, "We learn by doing" and that's the best you can do when the problem isn't obvious and the diagnostic instructions are generalized. That's why I take my trucks to the Ford store, their mechanics see and fix problems unique to the specific vehicle design.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No doubt

[@Responsibledirt3069]

I've been down this road twice. First time it whooped my ass. Second time I had it diagnosed in about 15 minutes! Thanks for sharing your struggles. We've all been there and will experience it again!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks brotha!!

[@jasoncarlsen5138]

Yes I have in a 2015 f250 but never set a code for it. Was in for a drivability concern due to a bad torque converter but took the intake off to check for contamination of the fuel system and bam the intake was nearly plugged solid at 90k. Stick with your guns and don't read past the original code p0401 egr insufficient flow. Congrats on sticking with it and finding the solution.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks Jason

[@ericalberry9033]

You have the positive impact on me as a mechanic. Thank for all the videos you do. My fleet of trucks runs smooth from your help.. now all I have left to deal with is the death wobble. 🙃

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

You bet!

[@loft306]

Just one little tip on the death wobble, well 99% of the time it comes from the front end and usually the track bar would be the first thing changed but don’t ignore the leaf springs in the back, make sure they’re not broken, ask me how I know this.

[@jimm2442]

Your honesty is appreciated. In addition sharing this information that you clearly suffered to find is very kind and very well might save someone else a lot of grief.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thats why we're here. Welcome & thanks for watching

[@billbabbs3871]

Some times we can't see the forest for the tree, we do common sense trouble shooting and over look the obvious, I've done myself. With that being said I own a 2019 F350 SD 6.7 and the first time after 35K miles I removed my throttle body and found this god awful oily mess and cleaned it out never seen the like. After that I did the CCV REROUTE and then installed a 2020 model year intake manifold and picked up 2 to 3 mpg. And now there is only lite soot inside the manifold. Keep up the great work that you do, that's why we all look for your expert knowledge, your A number 1 in my book..

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Pppppreciate chu

[@dre7719]

i had the same problem. so i cleaned it i drilled a hole on the oil fill cap added hose connector fitting and a really long hose that vents out far away from the engine area. you know just out of anger.. never had the problem again. love your vidios bro keep it up!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤔

[@Kevin09210]

Don't feel bad, ARod. We are all humans and aren't perfect. We never stop learning. You are a great technician because you never gave up and look at where that took you: to finally solve the mystery. We will always have some kind of challege during our careers and the key is to never give up until we make it through. That makes us better as persons and professionals. Keep up the great content.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks so much!

[@ckonthebay1950]

Even though I’m no longer driving a diesel, I still like following your channel. You always do your best to help and educate people on these trucks.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤟🙋‍♂️💯🤙

[@chadsteffen3488]

I am so glad you posted this. I’m having the exact same issues with 2016 F550. I will dive into it tomorrow and let you know what I find.

[@joaquincortada1483]

was it the same issue?

[@mrtopcat2]

Thanks for your honesty and letting us learn from your mistakes. It takes a man to do that! Also, some feedback if I may. Personally I never much cared for special effects or music (intro or later) on these type of videos. Your videos are just awesome and certainly don't need it.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks pal

[@rar91181]

Thats the first thing I look for on heavily idled trucks setting a p0401. Especially 15 and up. They don't seem to restrict EGR cooler cores like the 11-14's did.

[@gibrancubillas6297]

That the most important thing you do, not quick, that is i like ti see your videos, good job......

[@eddieolvera967]

I know the feeling when I was doing repairs like this at GM working on all the Duramax we will live and learn and that's what makes us the best but I moved on to big power generators small little Isuzu diesel to v12 Cummins and others but I applied a lot of my knowledge to other Great video.keep doing your thing.

[@jamespeters3907]

Mind blowing! We have a fleet truck that i too replaced a egr cooler on for same code. P0401. And it occasionally still sets same code. We may have this exact problem. I was with you also and didn't feel confident on the cooler when i saw it. I too only checked up to the intake egr pipe. I never thought of checking lower intake. I will definitely be checking the lower intake now. Thanks. Keep up the good work!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

NEVER CHECKED IT!! I WILL NOW

[@treyinok]

Thanks for sharing! You sharing the difficulties you went through, I guarantee, will help someone else down the road.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thank you sir

[@smtshrek3674]

Around here with all the high idle time the farmers and utility companies do we recommend cleaning upper and lower intakes and map sensor as preventative maintenance every 50k or if it’s in for 401/207f repairs. It’s like the 6.0 all over again, some people don’t agree but after you fight several different codes caused by carbon, fleet customers understand and pay to not have anymore down time

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Buddy ive never had this issue be4. I will never forget. Maybe this is something I will now implement

[@JohnDiMartino]

You preserved and fixed it... the modern diesel emissions and electrical systems are so intricate that even the best techs hit a wall occasionally and have to regroup and try again. I’m sure this will never happen again to you! Is the cleaning process of the 3 egr ports something you can do with the lower intake installed ? Once you found it you must have been so mad at yourself,I know I would have called myself every name in the book and a few of that weren’t In the book! Thanks you for sharing this diagnostic and repair procedure, im sure it will help someone. I think it’s great that you put this on KZbin,it makes you even better for having the confidence to show it.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

💙💙💯🫂 yepp cleaned it

[@markkoppenhaver5366]

Thanks very much for this. I have a hard time diagnosing P20EE and P207F. The pinpoint tests don’t guide you to the root cause. I’ll check for these clogged ports from now on.

[@michaelhodge9948]

Yep...sounds like the Flux capacitor ..your sketch was a spot on.. Sorry couldn't resist..great video

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Lololol

[@rayc5255]

Great find PTT! Customer perspective - why is it taking so long. With my 6 month situation laid blame directly on Ford Tech Diagnostic Engineering and lack of appropriate and adequate training. Although this particular ordeal may have been embarrassing rest assured you are doing a tremendous service for us the end user community

[@davestewart9146]

That was a great find, I’d like to see the cleaning and repair, you are awesome my friend 👍😁

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤟

[@orvillewilkerson5432]

Super job! I had a 2005 and three dealers gave it back to me telling me they could not fix it,, I was a egr by pass holes or something? and it was a recall at that! A student mechanic at a deal fixed it!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Awesomemeee

[@ShiftingSkys]

a Problem similiar to this is Extremely common in the Cummins ISB 6.7 The Mixer ducts will completely stop up. One if straght and the other is at an Angle. I Literally just fixed one Friday. It was so restricted from the Mixer you could not even see the Port existed if you did not know it was there.

[@jasonbyerly8617]

2017 f350 alumiduty 6.7l 150,000 miles, I had the rubber cold side intercooler pipe burst, when I replaced it with a metal one I had to clean a ton of that black crap out of that section behind the throttle body. I hadn't had any codes thrown.. yet. I bet I was well on my way to this problem though.

[@adamkamm6331]

Moved the cause of a 401 from the cooler to the intake with the redesign. Great information and thank you for sharing your struggles. Everyone has them. It's all about learning

[@llong6026]

Just found this vid, and I have had a P20EE (no other codes) on my 2020 Ford F250 6.7L Power stroke for months. Dealer had yet been able to find the issue (Clear code but comes back quickly), but your video gave me an idea of something else to check. I have over 45K miles and unfortunately have not always had the cleanest of diesel available to use. Thanks for a great vid and your humble approach!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🙏🙏🙏

[@pepinillorick1214]

I have a 2014 right now, with 401,207f, and that scr dtc too. What i did so far is, Cleaned both intakes, replaced egr valve and cooler, had to replace the exhaust manifold because the inlet pipe bolt broke, (i don't own that kit to remove the broken bolt) replaced all one time used parts on that, cleared codes, drove it and right around the 25th mile truck goes on derate, and the only code that shows is p207f. Checked reductant quality following ppt rd. Right now i recommended the NOX sensors. Both are reading the same. ...is crazy how this video showed on my feed like it is literally what im dealing with right now. 😅

[@flippintobyland7257]

I just received one of these previously had several egrs put on and this is what i found. Crazy ! These systems basically poop in their mouth 😂 was a time consuming clean out but issue fixed.

[@tomcat1fl]

Hi ARod, I appreciate your work. I have a '16 F250 Platinum with the 6.7 in it. Have seen P207F quite a bit. Every time I take it in, the shop says the DPF was clogged, they say they do a region and charge 375 for labor and give it back. They replaced the DEF tank and pump assembly when I had a P207A at 65795 miles. I understand why the filter clogs frequently, I don't drive it long enough or far enough to get it to clean on its own. I got a copy of FORScan and learned to do my own regens. My problem today is I got into the 50 miles before 50MPH warning. I got it home and put it on FORScan and as expected I got P207F. I did a regen and cleared the P207F but the 50 miles to 50mph didn't clear. Truck has just over 85K on the odometer. I'm looking for 2 things e. 1) Where do I go to find the driving procedures to reset these warnings, I'm mechanically inclined but not a mechanic (used to work on my own stuff back in the 80s & 90s), and 2) is there a comprehensive pdf out there that I and an owner can use to troubleshoot? Is it possible that I have the issue in this video if the only code Ive gotten in the last three trips to the shop are P207F? Again, Thanks for all you do.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yes, you neeeeeed to go thru the proper pinpoint tests as you saw in the video. You can try motorcraft.com I have 2 videos that show you how to remove it from 50mph OR idle only. There are in my Playlist sections & need to be followed to a TEEEEE!!!!! or it won't work. P207F's suck btw....

i say it before and i say it agen.. You Aarod.. you rely care of what you do.. sa i use to say.. you learn some new every day.. you are do a good jobb take care and have great day

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

💙💯💙💯

[@comporangegt]

I have had several super duties with the 401 code and that port plugged with soot. I remove the upper intake and clean all the soot from that as well. I am currently working on one with a 20EE and I did the pinpoint test which lead me to replacing the NOX sensors and modules. Went for a test drive and as soon as the PM sensor went through regen I saw the DTC count turn on. The same code of course, I checked mode 6 and the EGRT12 was showing 17 degrees when EGRT11 was 68 degrees. I am going to replace that EGR temp sensor and see what happens after I drive it again.

[@TellTheTruth1]

I believe I had that 401 code. It turned out to be the manifold pressure sensor. It was plugged up with carbon. I’m pretty sure you already know where the manifold pressure sensor is. It’s easy to check in his right on top of the engine.

[@ryanmasitti]

This video is extremely helpful im a ford tech in nj with p207f and i would never had thought to look for that restiction with the dtc i have

[@williamelwell408]

You got it figured out and fixed. Sucked it took so much to fix but you learned and know what for future repairs.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yes sirr

[@emellina1]

You are human, but you’re equally an exceptional person and technician. 👊🏼✋🏼👍🏼🤙🏼

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

💙💯🤙🙋‍♂️

[@99Drandy]

This truck more cleaner than the one I working on it, it can't see the middle pipe :)))

[@chrisbreidenbaugh3697]

So the ports are plugged, how did you manage to clear them? Was this something you could remove and clean, or was replacement necessary? With only 30K miles, what do you think caused this?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Idle, long skinny screw driver & my air vacuum

[@codyphillips48]

Seen it a hand full of times. It's always that first step that gets you.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

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[@ck3561]

Do you think fuel additives and being mindful of your idle time could prevent this?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yepp all day

[@joey813]

I work at a ford dealership and I have a 2020 f250 customer complaint is check engine light p20ee nothing else. Nox11 efficiency. First thing I did was a regen regen saw soot loaded at 120% during regen I found an exhaust leak from rust hole in dpf system, after nox11 before scr. After regen I performed a def injection flow test. Clean spray pattern and perfect amount to specs. Sold a dpf and all 3 nox sensors and all 3 temp sensors. Installed road test 20 miles everything was good. Customer picked it up, brought it back next day for p20ee again. This time I cleared the codes and road tested while watching mode 6 and nox 11 would fail every 8 miles. I checked for failed ccv, none. Air filter? Dirty put a new one in. Boost leak? None. Egr valve operation? Perfect. Egr cooler is cooling. Map and maf I replaced just for the hell of it. I checked egr port behind throttle body clog free. I did everything the pinpoint test said and it passes everything but still get a p20ee every 8 miles. I don't remember what nox 11 reads while driving but at 80mph nox 12 is reading 0ppm sometimes will rise with heavy acceleration but never as high as nox11. This is a rental f250 from New York so I'm sure it a gets short drives all the time. Hints to why the intake manifold was full of carbon build up really bad for the low miles. 30k miles

[@juansotoe]

My truck is going through the same problem and the same amount of miles

[@BAfrom1996]

Just bought a used 2017 f250 with the 6.7. I’ll be going back to the dealership for the FOURTH time for a 20ee code this week. I’ll be sure to show them this video

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I will NEVER miss it again. I learned on this one, good luck buddy! Let me knw

[@Alignmentguy]

Cleaned mine out with a scraper and a vacuum. Has since been removed permanently. No more throttle valve or EGR to contend with.

[@darrenhenley6080]

I had the same issue with my 2014, except the code that popped on me was P2263 "Turbo/Super Charge Boost Performance. I had probably 80% blockage all the way around. I wish I could send a picture, it's amazing it would run at all.

[@coreyfincham3417]

I had the same exact issue. A truck came in from another dealership. They replaced the egr valve and cooler 2-3 times and 401 was still setting. I checked the intake and found the same thing. I removed the lower intake and power washed it out. Truck hasn't been back. The truck had low miles but a ton of idle hours.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Never will I forget

[@G_K916]

When I did my S&S cp4 disaster prevention kit i took the lower intake and had it put through an engine was machine because when I pulled it out it was just packed with soot. But no eng light or codes.

[@jamesmoya1944]

Had a 2018 with a stubborn p0401 code. Performed pcm update and replaced egr valve. Erased dtcs road tested customer took it cel came back. Found this exact port clogged. Cleaned it and vehicle was fixed.

[@jamesmoya1944]

But it was my fault Also your right we are only human.

[@cgonedfishing]

Nice work! Love the solution to a future tech for the codes!

[@bernietorres25]

Oh I know how that feels same thing with me excepting it was just a P20EE and I did the pint point test forward and backwards and even thought aliens had zapped the truck lol only to find something that was in plain sight but not taken as important as the the rest of the system parts are. One of the things I ask now and even check on the cluster is high idle hours, down here in Florida people love to sit in their a/c and carbon loves to attach to fresh naked metal, lol thanks for the video..

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

See you in florida

[@ryanwongfishing2695]

Only learning more and getting better! Don't beat yourself up! I wonder how dirty my 6.7 is with 204k stock mi. hmmm?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Most def!!

[@smtshrek3674]

My diag for 207f/ee is drive it watching pids, def psi should be 72psi and under 15% duty cycle, when the injector first starts it should blip the psi indicating it’s spraying and pump duty cycle staying around 15% indicates it’s no plugged. Once system is up to temp and working steady 65mph cruise nox 11 should be 200ppm and nox 12 0-10ppm. If nox12 is higher than nox 11 then 12 is bad. If nox 12 is elevated 80-150ppm it most usually is a def quality/injection fault. If 12 is close or mirroring 11 the scr is not working or is overwhelmed. Now if both are elevated, 11 is 800-1000ppm and 12 is 400-600 maybe even matching 11 then there’s an upstream issue with egr not being able to lower nox and overwhelming the scr, anything from a bad valve, plugged cooler, and plugged intake.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thank you screen shotting this mister!

[@agmechanic94]

Seeing this truck is a service truck and being a field tech myself I can imagine high idle time had a major effect on this issue. Oddly enough the same situation happened to my coworkers service truck, 2019 F450 had in the neighborhood of 42,000 miles and around 4500 idle hours. Took 7 trips to the dealer to get it figured out till they replaced the lower manifold. Knowing the issue he had then I stumbled upon a video on an identical situation is crazy to me. As a fellow tech great job and perseverance!!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thx brotha

[@falunbrick]

I work on farm trucks and I've had to replace those lower intakes at least 10 times due to not being able to clean them. Good find, been in your position for the same issue

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks brotha!!

[@jmonty11b]

In my 2019 350 6.7l I've noticed if I forget to put it in Tow Mode before hauling my 15k lb RV it will trigger a P20EE. I'll clear it on my own and see if it comes back. It seems to come back for a few weeks and then it'll stop coming back until I forget tow mode again.

[@blakefowler21]

Same issue, had a 20EE and a p2073. No flow through intake to MAP sensor causing the 20ee and 2073.

[@danielsmith9500]

Thank u for sharing. Wish I could find a video on my 06 f150. I know it’s simple but I just haven’t found the problem yet

[@JmF250]

I wish I was in your neighborhood, I'd take my truck to you and recommend everyone I know to you. Thanks for your videos and your DEF tank advice this morning!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

You bet brother, here to help everyone who wants to listen

[@davidstiles8884]

No problem here.# deleted, 2013 180000 miles. Thanks for the videos.

[@MrJBeckner]

Had a ‘17 250 with 405 and 407, did a cooler core and valve, vehicle returned with a few hours of running ppt, finally referred to hotline support archives and found someone with the same issue in which the found a plugged lower.... sure enough I had one as well. Don’t beat up on yourself today bad. Also if you could do a video on module communication issues, or just in general sometime that’d be great!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤟🤟

[@michelduhamel136]

humble as always ,thank you,

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🙏🙏

[@dashcam5398]

So how to repair this , does the intake come off or can you just clean while still installed on the truck. If you can clean it on the truck I would just pull the pipe off once a year and check and clean as preventive maintenance .

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Gotta take it off

[@jasonwember9927]

You put a scr in with a p0401 code... Egr is there to reduce nox formation in the combustion chamber. But i get it, it happens to the best of us. We're all human.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

SCR for 401...no...replaced 9V425 for that.......watch again budd🙋‍♂️

[@jasonwember9927]

I know you didnt change the scr because of the 401 code. What i meant was I wouldnt have replaced the scr until I knew the egr system was fixed first.

[@footbalineman58]

You’re right the intakes get nasty but I’ve too never seen them plugged up like that. I wander that’s due to the new cooler design being less restrictive?🤔

[@duanesundberg8061]

Thanks for the great diagnosis video and taking the time to share this information.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Appreciate that

[@viaswords4888]

i pulled the y plenum and lower intake off awhile ago and pressure washed it for an hour . it wont get sooted again since the source of it is gone lol

[@TheRealSlowhand]

Great video... Thanks for this information... I am having those same codes and I will check that because I to never heard anyone mention this... Can you tell me how do I clear those ports??? How do I clean them out???

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I went over that many times is the comments 🙋‍♂️

[@alfredomartinez9599]

Appreciate you sharing your wisdom

[@alexkoya4048]

Okay so I’ve ran into a similar situation and the customer denied the intake cleaning services and just wanted to do the egr valve replacement. When they brought it back with the same 401 code they tried to back-flag me luckily in my notes I put lower intake manifold severely restricted recommend upper and lower intake services. Showed that to my manager he called the customer. Customer approved intake cleaning and never saw the truck again… Ever since then any time that I have similar codes I inspect that lower I take and if I see any gummed up gunk in there then I give the customer the option to clean both intakes that way it is on them whether or not they want their vehicle repaired properly. Very easy to over look things like this especially when you have two codes from separate systems. Very nice work getting down to the bottom of it! Also I was wondering if there was any way that I could get that cheat sheet pdf for the 207f and 20ee codes?

[@terrydtdi]

Thank you so much for sharing that with everybody.

[@eudoliobarrera8230]

Not a mechanic loved the video, thanks for helping others I just subscribed.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Pppppreciate chu

[@silntklr]

That is crazy, way to keep at it ARod!

[@rider9195]

Do not feel embarrassed, as much as someone would ask why you couldn't find it the first time, it definitely was not a straight forward issue. I have dealt with various problem vehicles over my 7 years and the handful that really kicked me when I was down have made me into a better technician. It is all part of the game. I need to start a notebook of all the crazy finds I come across to reference back to. Currently dealing with an intermittent issue that has happened within a couple hundred miles or a couple thousand at times. I feel your pain brother.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks my dood, appreciate your comment!💯

[@01Z28smith]

I'm currently chasing idle surge on my truck now been dealing with it for over a week cleaning sensors and looking for leaks or trying to tighten bolts that aren't even loose since I had the upper and lower intakes off for disaster prevention kit. Somethings we miss and I'm sure when I find what's wrong it will be something I missed.... hopefully something cheap lol. Anyway great videos keep it up.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks!!

[@johnnyrizzo8057]

That's a sticky mess in there. Ya Buddy good find.

[@caspian5578]

I’ve had a p0401 and found a very carbon filled lower intake. Replaced the cooler and cleaned the intake alright. Never a 20ee or a 207f…yet

[@caspian5578]

And doesn’t 207f ppt say diag other codes first?

[@georgeberry3950]

Thank you for sharing, what is the best way to clean it at h9me

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Pick & a vacuum

[@georgeberry3950]

Thanku

[@JWimpy]

Excellent. I have so many questions regarding this. Mainly, with only 30K miles why is it clogged? Is it due to driving habits, or preventive maintenance, or what is your opinion here?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Idling

[@GasCJMan]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod how much idling are we talking about?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Text me

[@Howdy77]

I have same issue on my 18. What may I ask was your procedure for cleaning it?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Chisle & vacuum

[@johnnyrizzo8057]

Your a freeken maniac. Great job. That throttle body was nasty. Think whats heading into the turbo. Heading for a weight loss plan next.

[@matthewfort3740]

Wow a lesson learned for sure. When I did my disaster kit. I noticed my lower intake was nasty. About 1/ 4 to 1/2 inch of crud. So too it to the solvent tank and tried to clean. It was bake in hard. So power purple and soke it in a bucket. Scrub like heck and it was spot less. But thinking about it when I changed out my egr cooler. I was thinking it really didn't look that bad. So maybe my 401 was the lower intake?. Good to know to check if it happens again Arod. Thanks for the info. And keep plugging away.

[@stevenfuchs2548]

Wow, not to long ago I was changing the CAC tubes and removed the TB on my 14. Uggggllllyyy. I cleaned as much of the black gueies as I could. Then I looked in the black hole and cleaned as much as I could there also. Had no idea there are ports in there. How did you clean them? That would be, in my opinion, the next important question! How, how, how????? Great video!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Long skinny screw driver & my kick ass air vacuum

[@axl151]

I saw the mention of high idle time(=bad news for emissions equipped trucks), but find myself pondering if there might have been a small casting fault in that lower intake (a raised burr or slight restriction) that gave the carbon an initial place to start sticking to , creating the port blocking buildup.

[@pepelepew4117]

My thoughts as I watched were that it might be a good idea to do a little polishing around those ports to prevent the the problem returning.

[@shawngates138]

I have the same propblem on a customers truck I'll check it thanks so mutch

[@joshuadomingo9875]

Working on a local municipal fleet that have high idle, they constantly burn through EGR Valves, Turbos, CCV Filters, Reductant Units, clogging the upper intake, eating the Throttle body, blowing CAC hoses, so many issues

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I thought i saw bout everything until then 😔😔😔

[@joshuadomingo9875]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod I just wrapped up another truck today, I don't remember what the codes were but it was stuck in forced derate, wouldn't regen, and oil consumption. 10 hours of diag, found EGR valve actuator was stuck closed, CCV filter clogged, 9th injector was stuck, NOx Sensor was biased, CACT sensor went out, MAP sensor clogged to hell, throttle body was clogged, and Turbo seal leaking. This truck was one their fleets loaners that sits for ever until someone needs it and they never bring it in for maintenance.

[@joshuadomingo9875]

Total repair was new turbo seal, NOx Sensor, lower CAC hose, CCV filter, EGR Valve, throttle body service, new upper intake and MAP sensor, cleaned lower intake, new dosing injector, and an exhaust manifold because the bolt for the EGR inlet broke off in the manifold lol. And Monday I get to test drive and do a couple regens because DPF load was at 103%. But ong the engineers that designed the new 6.7 deserve a swift kick to the nuts. Trying to take those turbo inlets off were a royal pain

[@garrettc97]

I think if you would have had some car and windstar experience you would have caught this right away. The windstar 3.8 would plug the ports in the intake to each port and throw a 401 or misfire when egr opens. The early v8 with the egr on the back side of intake had those 3 ports in the intake that would plug up and throw a 401.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Been there done that....the combination of DTCs was the issue

[@RC-hm9vg]

I’m not even beginning to understand all of this, but, my question is why all of the build up? Tons of idle time without running it down the highway? Blowing it out? Also watch Bill At Powerstrokehelp.com. He swares you MUST use a fuel additive with every fuel up and every six months, really do a deep clean via the fuel. I use Hot Shot Secret with every fuel up and Diesel Extreme every six months. This to my knowledge has kept me out of the garage! I pull a 16000 lbs 5th wheel and use my truck as a daily driver. If the fuel is not burning completely, you get build up! YOU HAVE TO ADD TO THE FUEL WHAT THE GOVERNMENT TOOK OUT! You have to do it also because of all the added restrictions in the engine in the way of hardware! Awesome video! YOU ARE THE MAN!!!! Oh, I forgot to add: I have a 2017 F350 Dully that just turned 30k. Love this truck!!!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

If you're using hot shots use my promo code PTT & save some greeeen pal

[@tamiibrock6176]

2017 truck leaks oil and has all these problems. This is why I started buying Toyota after 16 and half years owning ford and GM. My 2016 explorer ripped off my pockets and my 2015 new Chevy impala couldn't keep up after 75000 miles because of vibration, electric steering, brake system, vacuum pump, engine power reduce.

[@joaquincortada1483]

Were you able to clean that or did you have to replace it?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Clean

[@Frank-pv1hp]

We don't work on many diesels in our shop. On a gas engine, you can tell if the EGR port or passages are restricted by opening the EGR valve and seeing if it stalls the engine or at least makes it run very poorly. Same on the diesels I'm assuming?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Sorta

[@smtshrek3674]

I don’t know we’re you got that pdf but upstream components can definitely cause 207f and 20ee. Scr lowers nox but what else does? EGR! If egr fails scr will get overwhelmed. I have definitely seen that plugged up intake cause all kinds of dtcs including 207f and 401 that other guys already threw egr valves and coolers at it.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yea she got me