Ford 6.0 Common No Start Problems

The notorious Ford 6.0 Diesel engine has several very common failure points leading to a no start scenario. In this video we cover the most common things and how to find them, as well as a couple tips for dealing with Stand Pipes when working on the high pressure oil system.
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[@eldgrehuddleston5709]

THANK YOU. . My grandfather gave me his 06 and I promised I'd get it fixed and he wants to see it running. I've been trying my best to fix it. you are a blessing and i pray its something simple. Has a new Turbo. New Glow plugs. New fuel pump and filters. New IPR Valve. The mechanic said it was the HPOP which I payed to have fixed and now the truck still won't start. The mech said it started but won't run because he put the wrong HPOP in it. He's nowhere to be found and the truck is in my driveway. Thank you again for your advice. At least I now have a starting point.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

I am sorry to hear about your bad experience, this video is certainly not and end all be all guide but I hope it helps you!

[@larryhurley2314]

Then replace it with the correct pump . That is if he even replaced the old one. Something smells fishy.

[@nelmor29]

There are ALOT of bad mechanics out there. I learned to fix my own 6.0. I already fixed 2 more trucks. I fixed a truck that a mechanic messed all up, injectors loose, loose bolts.

[@ClaudiaM-t4g]

I have an '04 F50 6.0 that suddenly wouldn't start after I turned it off at a bank drive thru. 2 mechanics instantly said I need a new hi pressure oil pump. Thanks to your video I understand what to look for, the parts involved and where they're located . Most informative video I've found on this issue, thank you!

[@porterpowell4367]

What was the fix had the same exact thing happen to me

[@steverosie4641]

​@@porterpowell4367 same thing with my 04 F350 Painful!

[@charlesrobinson6217]

Most informative 25 minutes of my life worth every second before I send my diesel to a shop where they're just going to screw me over I'm going to watch every one of your videos on a 6.0 I bet I'll be able to fix it myself

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Good luck! I think this is the only video I have made so far lol

[@manworksgarage]

So experts charging you to fix your truck is screwing you over?

[@wh8085]

@@manworksgarage . . . If you have never been screwed over by a mechanic shop you may just not realize it. My 1st diesel was a 1983 6.2 cross over. I had a problem of it only being able to run about 35 mph. Everyone I talked to said it was an injector pump . About a $1500 fix at the time. I knew a lot of people that had been through the same thing and still didn't fix their truck so I went to about 10 different shops until the last one. The guy said people were just ripping people off , He put a new pvc valve in mine , didn't charge me anything . He said come see me when we have a real problem . . . . I got Lucky ! A lot of my friends didn't . I can tell you lots of other stories of friends getting screwed over by mostly dealerships ! There are some good guys out there and there are some that will take you for what they can get. . . . same as any other business. So don't be so pious !

[@manworksgarage]

@WH I'm saying not everybody out there it's screwing you over and if you don't know something you have to pay an expert to do it experts mechanics that Fix trucks aren't all screwing people over

[@manworksgarage]

@@wh8085 Mine and others years of experience is worth something and if you don't like it don't go there fix it yourself

[@williamphillips5576]

Tha ks slot man after almost $3000 in labor and parts , this video helped me get my truck fired up in no time, with no out of pocket. THANK YOU, GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!

[@garylowry7731]

Mine did exactly this today. Ran great for 20 minutes. Went in the store and when I went to crank it, nothing. Throwing no codes. Had it towed home. I'll be checking this stuff tomorrow. Stay tuned. Great video.

[@fmxflow]

did you by chance find out what it was because mines doing the same thing unfortunately

[@wh8085]

@@fmxflow . . . . Did you get yours figured out ? I just bought a "04 6L . Started and ran like a Champ for two days , next day wouldn't start ! Crap ! Sounds like these engines are to complicated. Been driving Cummins for years and never had a problem. Got a guy coming to look at mine . If it costs a lot to fix , I'm gonna check to see how complicated it will be to put a 5.9 Cummins in this F-250 ! Anyone have any Idea if that is doable ? Thanks !

[@nikolaykolev5390]

Really nice video! Very professional analysis and down to the point tips. Thanks

[@FarmingBros]

You're the best person I've ever seen. Your video has been so helpful I don't even know where to begin, to thank you.

[@josh9864]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@carlseay6810]

Thank you for your video , Everything that you show about the oil pump and oil pressure parts to check and debris to look for, and none of that indicates need a new motor

[@jameslowe27]

Well just watching the video for the first time, iam impressed! I plan on tearing into my 6.0 this week ,

[@tobeconnelly7738]

Very good video and smart guy good mechanic

[@lupedelacruz4152]

Very good video amigo. On the comments you are right people need to understand they need a good battery more than 12.4 volts and they need to subscribe to all data for wiring and troubleshooting. Thank you

[@AbbNaz]

Good job and thank you

[@lwjw3184]

I have watched tons of diagnostic video's online over the year's. I have to say that your video is the most easy to follow and the most detailed one on the powerstroke crank no start problem. I have worked on many different vehicle's as well as the powerstrokes. But I could not figure this problem out until I watched this video, thank you..

[@garyalgier4811]

My 400k excursion, that is the miles not the amount of receipts. It was slow cranking even with new batteries. My mechanic installed a new starter. Wow super fast cranking and started perfect.

[@shellymorrison6796]

Got 06 model building for son in law I am a professional mechanic worked on several 6.0 . I’ve got hot no start killing me. Cannot find leak in hpop system everything is new bout to give it up. Appreciate your video

[@HawaiiPoolResurf]

Same here changed out my starter and solenoid and icp plug seen this videos comments someone said check ya battery terminals ya JACKASS there she was my special L terminal cracked in half completely behind the battery Surprises before Christmas 😅

[@Chris-jd9wg]

Dude, you are brilliant. Love your videos… some of the most helpful info I’ve ever come across on KZbin.

[@rodgraff1782]

Great video. I have one of these trucks, 2006 and I hav been able to keep it running so far

[@Rollingmesas_1]

I own a few ford trucks but they really need work. Hopefully i can find the underlining issue with this vid, we miss driving the truck. Wish us luck fellas 🤞 gonna need it

[@shanedurkin4221]

Great presentation man.

[@georgegonzalez8818]

Great advice, one other thing one might want to check is their batteries. I was having some of these issues and once I fully charged the batteries it started right up. I'm no mechanic, but fear is a great motivator

[@abrahamolvera2438]

Batteries are very important, I feel you!

[@judy4429]

Thank You for video and sharing your dog with us. Much appreciated

[@captaintom9521]

Great video, but I'm going to take it to a shop.

[@frankj9853]

😂that's what I did, I understand gas engines but not diesel.. 🤦🏻

[@rickysmallwood1405]

Be careful who you use the 6.0 gets a bad rep in my opinion because of crappy mechanics great truck but high maintenance

[@alglommen8490]

Hello, Did an air test, pulled valve covers, finally found bad seal on the J tube, also replaced HPOP and resealed, Put it all back together, I do have low oil pressure, filling the oil filter housing with oil. also replace the injector wire bundle because of several bare wires, upon attempting to start the truck, cranking no start, and i noticed a different sound from the FICM, could i have received a wrong or bad Injector harness, or one that's not right for my 2004 6.0 ? Thank you for your time

[@johnparsons6860]

Awesome video my 06 F350 6.0 as of today will not start it will crank but won’t fire off . I also had a code 0299 but It ran fine until this morning after a huge rain storm !

[@johnparsons6860]

What the H@#$ is going on so today I tried to start the truck and the batteries started getting weak ,so I put my battery charger on , while I was going to writing down info from your video . Went out and was going to see what my numbers where going to be when I tried to start it. And it started after a about 10-15 of seconds cranking it ?

[@kylebeach2316]

The fuse box inside the cab got water in it because the windshield seal on your truck is no good and water is leaking in

[@Hotrodfabs]

There's a difference between a parts changer and a good mechanic,a good mechanic will diagnose the problem not just guess and throw parts at it,once you learn how to diagnose the problem it will save you big dollars in the end... excellent video

[@TozziWelding]

Sometimes they are just mad at you

[@pablogaragemore1384]

BEAUTIFUL VIDEO

[@sauville771]

I any case, that was a wonderful video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JohnLanum]

I will ne doing some more testing but its snowing to day and to cold 8:52 to be outside. first thing I did was check the oil level and sure enough it was low. It didn't even show on the dipstick.I filled up ,it took three qts to get to the add oil line, so 4 qts ,charged the batterys . Cranked it over and boom it fired right up. But taking into account I had let the truck sit over nite. It ran great ,took it home now to wait on weather and I'll do some more testing

[@robertjorgenson398]

And seriously way more info than the mechanic I have it at… should have done it myself!!!!

[@joetrevino4805]

Great work

[@airmike1271]

I appreciate the video tip! Curiosity has the best of me, therefore I am going to check out a ‘04 that is for sale, but will not start. The business said that it ran before. If I can get it started, then I will have me a project truck for the next year. But this all depends on how bad of shape the truck is and price. So I will check the oil, low pressure fuel.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Good luck!

[@HungNguyen-lr7ci]

Thank you for your video I check my truck next week

[@jameshulstine9108]

lot's of good info thanks

[@Dragonwagon941]

Verry helpful, thank you

[@davefranklin8661]

Awesome video thank you

[@dougalaslarsonburg8545]

My 6.0 has a cold and hot no start. I found a bad o-ring on a nipple cupm on the pass side and replaced them(pass side) w/HRC cups and replaced the injectors o-rings while I was in there. Also replaced the stand pies and dummies on bot sides. I don’t have a scanner and don’t want to be a backyard mechanic and keep replacing parts till It runs. I do have a new IPR valve, cups for the left side and inj seals also. If I hit it with diesel starting fluid it starts and runs fine?

[@dougalaslarsonburg8545]

Until I shut it off then need starting fluid to fire it back up. I’m at a loss of what to do. I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years but not diesel. I brought it to a diesel shop and he ripped me off like you wouldn’t believe!!!! I broke my back and hip, so I can’t really lay over the core support for very long. ANY info you could recommend would be greatly appreciated. I will also pay you for a walk though onlinePhone etc.. to get this problem resolved! I need my truck running perfectly cause Im heading South wit a loaded trailer pretty soon. Im from NH

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Part of the issue here is assuming you are getting ripped off. I have no idea if the shop you went to is a good shop or not, but no matter what diesel repairs are expensive. The fact that you have been a mechanic for 40 years and cant figure it out should tell you that whoever DOES figure it out is probably going to be worth a pretty penny. Also if you actually are a mechanic then why the hell do you not own a decent scanner? These days there are so many options for affordable powerful scan tools, hell Forscan is free and will do almost anything you need. As for what you are describing, it sounds like a HPOP pressure issue still, but its possible you have an electrical concern with a crank sensor or similar that doesnt work until the engine is at a high enough speed. Either way you have something that is preventing the truck from starting until the engine sees a high enough RPM, most likely still high pressure oil, but you need a scan tool to help find out what is happening. When it comes to repairs at my shop I do not provide diagnostics for people without me performing the repair in most cases, but ESPECIALLY with diesels. The diagnostic process on these often requires disassmbly and if I am not the one that is going to be fixing it, it makes no sense for me to tear it apart. 6.0 No start diags generally run several hundred dollars because of the labor involved, it is still often mostly included/combined with repairs if this is the case but either way that takes the right knowledge, the right tools etc. For what its worth, I work on a lot of diesel trucks and own a shop, I dont even own one because I dont have the need at this time and know how expensive they are. If you tow on occasion and not every day, get a V10 and spend the extra gas money because it is still cheaper.

[@dougalaslarsonburg8545]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel yeah I had to close my shop a couple years ago.And sold all my heavy equipment, then sold my scanner last year. I got bumped off a roof down in S.C.(I live in N.H.). Couldn’t work so I sold out. Last time it did this, I had a bad nipple cup o-ring,right side. Is there a program I can buy for my laptop and a pigtail? And what would be the best one for the buck? I figured it’s such a common problem, I trying to narrow it down, cause it’s extremely hard (and painful) to lay across the core support. I appreciate that you got back to me. But like I said iT runs perfectly with a small shot of starting fluid! But I have to do it every time I start it?

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Google Forscan you can use it with your phone or a laptop you will need a dongle you can buy for like $20 or so on Amazon. I am sorry to hear of your circumstances, I hope you get it figured out but there wont be any further assistance I can offer from 3,000 miles away.

[@riffism]

Oil pressure sensor on the top of the motor has also caused a no start multiple times for me. Unplug it and the truck will run...albeit poorly...but it will get you to a NAPA.

[@sauce_joey8915]

Where exactly?

[@riffism]

@@sauce_joey8915 Google it...but if memory serves me correctly, front and slightly left between the manifolds. Should be a two-wire connector in the top of the sensor.

[@SarahReel-r9m]

What tool was used didn't see the link

[@frankj9853]

A great video ❤

[@PaulCTownsend]

Great info and well laid out. Thank You.

[@T_Mac98]

I just had my 05 bulletproof about 3 years ago. And nothing for problems ever since. Now the air leak sounds like a bear in broken by the passenger side valve cover. It will not run very well as no power for the first 15 minutes. Fuel is leaking back into the tank. Fuel bowl is empty every morning. And after it sits for an hour the fuel bowl is empty it runs like crap the first 15 minutes. Nothing but problems. Any suggestions? Pretty positive this video is one problem I have. But I still have fuel leaking back in the tank. And the truck has to cool down completely before it will start back up again

[@alglommen8490]

see the prior post, just notised how old this video is, hoping your still reviewing it

[@banacekburrows5813]

EXCELLENT!!!! WELL DONE!!!! GREAT TIPS!!!!!!

[@akquicksilver]

Good stuff, thank you sir!

[@frankj9853]

Thank you 🙏

[@philfinote3731]

I'm going crazy over here! 2005 6.0 Powerstroke While Cranking: FICM SYC - 1 FMP - 47 Volts ICP - 1533 PSI IPR - 56.2% I still got a crank no start, where should I look? With that much pressure I don't think I need to air test it.

[@affinityfunable]

Have you tested your fuel pressure? At the fuel bowl?

[@brandoswindell8623]

I didn’t know Conan O’Brien knew anything about 6.0s!

[@rockievining2997]

Need help with a 2007 6.0. Zero voltage to the ICP with the key on and engine off.

[@robertjorgenson398]

Outstanding! Your the man!!! Thank you for all the helpful information!!!!!

[@84katerine]

You are the best man thanks

[@aidanlongoria2541]

My 2005 6.0 was working amazing, next morning I went to turn it on and everything powered up but no crank. starters good, relays are good,batteries are good, I replaced the starter terminal and it still isn’t cranking. Any suggestions on what it could be???

[@rickysmallwood1405]

Check icp sensor map sensor or dummies plugs very common

[@RonMulet]

If you tap it and it turns on is the pump bad ?

[@royfrix7665]

I have a2006 6.0 power stroke that has been bullet proofed. It is a bigger to crank . It will crank and run fine but most times it takes a 3 or four cycle with the heaters cutting the ignition on and off. It seems to want you to turn cranking and most times it is when you stop the winding it cranks and runs fine. Hope you have the magic.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Im sorry but the spelling and wording was very confusing, from what I can hear it sounds like you may just have weak batteries.

[@malekodesouza7255]

My 2005 had a no start. Failed oil cooler. Covered under warranty. Towed twice and would start once cold.

[@donjohnson8649]

My 2007 F250 Superduty 6.0 took a 22mm socket on the top cover of the fuel filter, NOT a 24mm...I don't know if the guy in the video misspoke that or if there are a couple of different sizes out there, but yours just may take a 22! Lotta good info in this video and should help folks troubleshoot and repair their trucks if they have this crank, NO start problem!

[@towtrucka1306]

You probably have an aftermarket fuel cab

[@donjohnson8649]

@@towtrucka1306 I'm guessing you mean "CAP". NOPE..it is the stock cap. I've owned the truck since new...bought it in VERY early 07 or maybe even in very late 06.if it is an aftermarket one, someone snuck into my yard in the middle of the night some evening, broke into my truck so they could pop the hood and changed it. Don't know, otherwise, how it could be not the original one? The oil filter, on the other hand DOES have an aftermarket cap on it made of aluminum...I KNOW that because I did change it.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

All Im gonna say is I have been doing this and working on 6.0's a long time and I have NEVER seen a 22mm fuel filter cap. You have an aftermarket setup of some sort if what you are saying is true. Either way who cares just grab whatever socket you need and take it off.

[@donjohnson8649]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel Been a while for me working on these things, too. I was just out in the yard doing some stuff and, after you guys all being so sure that thing is 24mm, I had to take a look. And, guess what? It actually IS a 24mm!! I may have either misread it, had too many tools in my hands or just plain old been hitting the tequila too hard lately and remember it wrong. I'm not losing any sleep over it, but curiosity finally got the better of me and I had to look. I handle so many tools every day that it is just about impossible for me to remember each and every one all up close and personal!! In any case, this CRS crap is NOT what I'd been hoping for all my life.....I guess I just gotta say ----MY BAD----!!

[@micro4329]

There is a aftermarket cap that has a place for a fitting to put a pressure gage fitting on so you just put test Guage on it lot eas

[@michaelturner1-c9q]

Question what if you don’t get a code I’m was crank and start until I found a red wire, running from the fuse panel under the driver steering wheel across the dash to the I guess emergency shut off for the fuel, and after messing with that truck won’t start

[@edgarcastillo7812]

How do you check the low pressure oil pom

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

With an oil pressure gauge

[@rodgraff1782]

They make a billet cap with a 1/8” threaded hole in the center. You can take a pressure reading there.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Very helpful... thanks...

[@jameshuffman835]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@gabrielharper8403]

Any idea why my 6.0 starts easier if I push it off than if I use the starter? Most days the starter will not even get it running but if I roll it down a hill it'll fire.

[@andrewdelvillar1878]

My truck had the same problem but now my dash board won't turn on the gauges won't read for the speed or anything. And it won't accelerate past a certain speed just keeps dropping up and down. It's 2005 lariat f250

[@steverosie4641]

I had similar issues with 04 F350. Replacement alternator solved that

[@CarlosRodriguez-hw2kn]

Where can I get the fuel sensor?

[@mikeches7992]

How often and why the injectors cups are leaking air?

[@humandr2873]

Hi. My 03 6.0 not filling the fuel filter only does air bubbles, i should i begin replacing?

[@frankgallardo614]

Where can I get one of them work bench u was on over the 6.0 thank you

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Just lookup a Topside Creeper on google tons will come up, and they definitely are worth it!

[@horseshine6137]

Thanks!

[@katrinadubeau9475]

hey there we just changed the glow pugs camsenser cranksense and crankseal and the fuel pump but she wants to start but seems like she dosent have the power to and its kicked out gray and black smoke . will this video help with that or do u think its an air lock in the line? thank you katrina

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

This video can help point you in the right direction of things to check, if its pumping out black smoke it sounds like the injectors are probably firing. These need to be on a battery jumper usually when opening the HPOP system but it doesn't sound like you guys had to do that with the repairs you listed.

[@arielsalcido926]

My 04 i just got it cranks and no start but when i turn the key it has a gauge on the fuel filter and when key is on it will go to 60 then it makes a air noice and goes back to 0? Also it smokes white when cranking but will never start i dont know what this is the only code it has is p0197 i need some help

[@jimmyFX]

Very in formative vid,,I'm acquiring my brothers 05 6.0.240,000mls,.in good shape,(used for towing rv,,no tuner),between me and my oldest brother,,both of us mechanics,,the lift pump is the issue or The HFCM,,,causing intermittent starts the last 6years,,,I just wanted to know your thoughts on this blue spring upgrade,,good bad etc..I plan on leaving this truck stock,

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

The blue spring upgrade is worth doing and doesnt even cost what an oil change does so idk why that wouldnt have been done already if you both know about it. As for intermittent starts it could be the pump or something else but without proper testing and catching something going wrong it wouldnt be great to just throw parts at it.

[@jimmyFX]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel I recently stumbled across this blue spring upgrade,,,it seems people are upgrading with tuners,deletes, big tires,and black smoke.lol.as my brother and I are more hd diesel techs.

[@suzanneperkins4549]

Since April, we have spent $6000 on our 2004 super duty 250. High-pressure oil pump they took the cab off to fix that when they brought it back we had to have the park brake brake redone because it wouldn’t shut up it rang all the time then the air conditioner wouldn’t work the four-wheel-drive wouldn’t work then my husbands driving it, And it just quit on a hill. When the guy looked at it he said well your air conditioner compressor is no good and it’s locked the thing up and that’s why it won’t run. My husband believe them so that was the last thing on the $6000. We got it back yesterday and now my husband tells me that it won’t start again that you have to use the wire under the hood to get it to start again. First quit because my husband was pulling a dump trailer full of dirt in April one of the worst months of the year. I told him that that was what he did he shouldn’t have been pulling such a heavy load. Because he got my sons new one to use after that and it quit too. So the guy told him it was his high-pressure oil pump was his problem the reason the truck wouldn’t start after that so the high-pressure oil pump fixed his sons newer one but it didn’t fix ours. What else could it be. Thank you Suzanne Perkins. Ps great video. I’ll have my husband Watch it so he can try to do what you said to do on the top there. But do you have any other suggestions.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

I am sorry this has been such an ordeal for you but it is very hard to diagnose things remotely and I do not have the time sadly. To be honest it sounds like you need a better mechanic, I would hope that they did a LOT more when pulling the cab besides just changing the HPOP because a cab pull is not at all required for that. As for issues after the cab pull like E-brake if they made mistakes that should have been covered and fixed for free

[@Сергей-ъ5г8ь]

Hi. What kind of equipment is needed to diagnose a Ford F 550 6.0 2004 car, with an OBD connector? I have an international truck. What is the name of the scanner?

[@kp__truckin]

You need Ford IDS to really properly diagnose these trucks or let’s put it this way. It’s extremely helpful software for that.

[@southernconfort1414]

I have a 06 f250 crank no start. Process of elimination- injectors are not clattering after turning key on. The amps at the ficm gradually builds to 58amps when key is turned on. Is that to many amps? I've checked the relay and 12 volts on both sides.

[@andykolka5197]

I got the same problem. I'm still chasing the issue.. one day, i get clatter, but then it sounds like only one.. but then the next day, no clatter at all. pressures are good all syncing.. fuel pump kicks on.. voltages seem ok, but the amperage draw seems very high with the key on. no injector clatter...

[@jerrycrafts5301]

2004 f250 6.0. Driving fine down freeway 65mph. Just stoped running. No pedal response, now it just cranks over fine and won’t start. No indication of want to start while cranking over. Batteries are full charged,Fuel level just under half tank. Put 5gal fuel, still no start.

[@michaelzelmer2761]

Mine is doing the same thing trying to figure it out

[@jerrycrafts5301]

My mechanic replaced the IPR injector pressure regulator. It’s now running fine again. The cost for him to do it was $1,000.00. Not sure on the part cost. I’m thinking he said oem part $450.00 good luck with yours.

[@stephenhiggins8744]

i paid one mechanic to do a diagnostic test and he said that needed to change out the HPOP. so I did that, and itbstill wouldn't start. I got a second guy to run another diagnostic test and he said my FICM was the problem. so I changed out the bad board and it was pre programed for my 05 F-350. well, that didn't work either. I'm going to go back to check fluid levels, even though I know I checked them, and even gave the truck all new filters and an oil change. The first thing I did do without testing anything was to change the sensor. now I believe that it will be either the low pressure oil pump, or a possible leak. since I don't have a mechanics scope, I'm going to try a clear fuel line I have been holding on to for my golf cart. if I put one end in an ear and scan around for a leak. my one problem is I think I'll need someone to crank the truck, because I still have the no start problem. without starting, how else would I be able to find a leak?

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

I am sorry the other mechanics diagnosed it wrong but this sounds like a headache with too many hands involved and going scatterbrained in too many different directions. You need to confirm you have good ICP Pressure, confirm the injectors actually are firing, confirm the fuel bowl is full with no bubbles and you have good fuel pressure, confirm crank sensor is working, knock out one thing at a time yourself and go down the list or hand it off to someone that will figure it out without you doing the work. If someone came to my shop and I told them what I found and then they took it and did the repair there is so much potential for things to get missed that I may know to check for and you dont or mistakes may get made etc. Good luck and hope you solve your issue

[@stephenhiggins8744]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel thanks, I gave the job to the guy who gave the diagnosis but he never showed up. Same thing happened with the second guy. I ended up changing the parts out. I wish I could find a good mechanic.

[@meganchase6698]

My son's f250 6.0 diesel showed a battery icon that lit up on the dashboard just before it just died on him. And since then we have been unable to get it to start. It turns over but won't start. Any suggestions? Oh with no codes and no check engine light illuminated.

[@isaiahtonge6955]

Just happened to me in my f350

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

How is it cranking? put a charger on it for awhile and make sure they are fully charged, slow cranking will not help these engines and they require a LOT of power to start between lighting the glow plugs and cranking the high compression engine at the same time. Other than that if it is cranking strong then follow what I showed in the video for at least a few clues and possibilities

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

By the way...if the check engine light isnt on with the key on there is probably an electrical or communication problem...no CEL while driving is good but get into any car with a key after 1996 or so and turn the key to the "On" position and you will have a light on for the check engine and a few others. If you dont in many cases it might mean your cluster is not seeing the engine computer either turn on or communicate.

[@kp__truckin]

Probably a shit alternator these trucks have a crap factory alternator I’ve long upgraded that and bat/alt cables on mine 🤘🏻✌🏻

[@rodgraff1782]

@@kp__truckin Stock alternator is junk. The same one is used on a Ford fusion. That can also take your FICM out, along with weak batteries. Changing out the alternator is a must if you are going to tow a camper trailer.

[@bebetocervantes6555]

How to contact you guys? I have 2 trucks stuck on my shop and i cant start them, pls, i need help

[@Сергей-ъ5г8ь]

Hello, come to Russia, I have a problem with a truck, it costs a year, I can't start it! Only the diagnostic connector is round.

[@area.man.]

Wish I could figure out why mine wont start after putting on all new injectors, glow plugs, bulletproof air cooler, blue spring kit, new standpipes, new oil rail seals and cups, new thermostat, new turbo drain pipe,, water pump, and EGR valve. I have it facing down on a decline with 1/4 tank of fuel, but the filter housing on the front is full. Used the yellow/blue wire from the starer on the battery and the compression sounds good.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

You just gave a list of things you replaced, you didnt give any list at all on what you can confirm the truck is or isnt getting to start. That is the backwards wrong way to think about diagnosing a problem, any problem. Cant tell you how many bad parts I have gotten out of the box, how many wrong repairs I made before I learned and how many times I have to fix things now that other people threw the parts cannon at. Slow down and relax, go back to the basics and figure out what you do and dont have that the engine needs to start. You could have simply even forgotten to plug in the crank sensor, or maybe its somethng else or a bad part you got but no one will know until someone actually goes in and diagnoses it properly, which this video was intended to at least give some help on although it doesnt and never could cover everything.

[@Ka_Gg]

Great video! Thanks for the info. They made these powerstrokes far more complicated/tedious than they needed to be.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Well I can tell you cars arent and havent been getting any simpler lol its not just these engines.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel lol. i agree. Just considering them to the duramax and cummins fuel systems of the time. I have the opportunity to pick up a 2003 excursion 6.0 with no start condition so I'm just researching.

[@philseaunier8250]

47k Zach@@Ka_Gg Q10

[@ThePlatinumChild]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel I just turned my truck off and now it won’t start. I don’t hear the fuel system prime that you hear before you start it

[@jayt938]

03 6.0 f250 code p2285 new icp and pigtail new ipr still no start. I would think with a low voltage code like I'm getting it would be wiring or computer related. What's your advice. I'm waiting on a good scanner to really test everything. Just curious what you would look at first.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

I showed in this video exactly what to do. Get access to a scanner that can read the right data and see what ICP Pressure is showing, check your oil and pressurize the system to look for leaks.

[@jayt938]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel yeah I've got no oil pressure when cranking. The gauge doesn't even move.

[@jayt938]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel so I fixed the oil pressure issue but since scanning it ficm voltages are all 0. Ficm low main and high all read 0 on the scanner. But tested ficm with multimeter and it reads 48v with key on

[@rodgraff1782]

Gear heads, What kind of scanner is that, and where can I get one. I’m currently using an edge scanner that has helped me so far. It shows most if not all readings for the sensors

[@eduardomontes1676]

I recently had my 03 6.0 f250 service for a crack injector and when I got it back my a/c went out and and the next day I was driving it , smell like burn rubber but couldn’t figure out from where. Park my truck and 3 hr later try to turn it on but won’t come on. It would crank and everything but just won’t turn on

[@eduardomontes1676]

Any helpful ideas on where to start

[@Rightwingcommentremoved]

Does it start when plugged in? I recently had my injectors replaced and mine won't start unless plugged in

[@steverosie4641]

I had a/c issues, then no start. Turned out the a/c bearing had seized. ​@@eduardomontes1676

[@skipbisby7307]

Awesome

[@Will40th]

What’s the best tune for 6.0 For daily driving ? Don’t want a a hot rod just a nice clean tune

[@israeltorresrepairllc7067]

12:12 where did you connect the hose?

[@israeltorresrepairllc7067]

I have a problem with a 06 Ford 6.0 it has problems cranking and when it starts and I let the accelerator go it turns off

[@albertclarke9028]

Question, I only hav e 7.3 experience. is there an oil reservoir on the 6.0 that feeds the HPOP like 7.3? If it does not have oil in it like the. 7.3 cause a no start too?

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Nah the 6.0 does not have an oil reservoir and the system is very different from the 7.3.

[@meganchase6698]

Could a bad EGR VALVE cause a crank but no start situation on my son's 05 f250 6.0 diesel power stroke?

[@johnruf7302]

My 04 just driving along and shut off like you turned the key off and will not start back but will run somewhat on either

[@johnruf7302]

Changed cam sensor

[@streetfighterfan500]

spot on video!...had exact same issue on my '05 that dealer could not or would not properly diagnose...Turned out to be the flawed HPOP fitting...Replaced fitting with updated version and all good......now I have a similar issue but only when the truck is cold...Once warmed up it will run and start fine but at normal cold outdoor temps, say 70 degrees or lower, it will not start without turning the starter for several cycles until it finally fires up. I'm thinking glow plug issues or sticking injectors???? Any thoughts? Dreat vid and thanks for the detailed info.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Do you have any codes? Could be injectors going out, air in your fuel or glow plug issues, have to test things and watch data to find out.

[@reubenwayman4386]

If it helps anyone, I had my 06 shut off completely with no start on the highway, started replacing standpipes and dummy plugs but the seals looked ok anyways but found the icp sensor and stc fitting o rings blown apart.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

You would have found that if you tested and searched for the leak properly. Assuming anything is not the proper way to go about repairs. The whole point of this video is to show different ways to diagnose the problem, it is not an end all be all obviously the video isnt hours long but the point is dont guess.

[@anthonya.2184]

I came across your video because I have recently been dealing with a long crank when cold issue. I replaced the dummy plugs, stand pipes, and also replaced valve screen and seals on the IPR valve. Of note the IPR valve didn't have any damage to the seals or the screen but since I had everything apart, I just installed a new seals/screen kit. I got everything back together and the truck started up after a few long cranks. Now I have a long crank when cold and also long crank when hot so I am thinking that the work I did didn't actually fix anything it just created more problems for me. Do you have any tips and tricks that I can do before I tear the valve covers off again and inspect them? thanks Anthony

[@littlefinkle7757]

Get your batteries tested? Owned my 6.0L for 17 years. Every 3 years no matter battery brand we find at least 1 cell is bad on the batteries. Glow plugs and using the block heater also help in winter. We use Amsoil and our truck has over 420k miles and cranks reliably. Love my 6.0!

[@wh8085]

@@littlefinkle7757 . . . . That's a good testimony , thanks for posting . What weight Amsol are you using ? I have a friend that has started selling it so I may try it. I just bought a 2004 6.0 F250 a week ago. Started fine and run like a scalded dog. Two days ago it just wouldn't start any more. Turns over fine. Not Good for my 1st 6.0 experience. I'm thinking I screwed up buy this truck but your story gives me a little hope ! The guy I bought it from says he will come give it a look. Fingers crossed ! 8 )

[@littlefinkle7757]

@@wh8085 10W 30 . We live in MS so we rarely get below 25 in winter. We bullet proofed our 6.0L when it had about 24k on it.

[@wh8085]

@@littlefinkle7757 . . .Thanks for the reply. I'm in Oklahoma .Usually not real severe winters here . What do I need to do to " Bullet Proof this one. It has 110,000 on the odometer. I'm hoping I can get some service out of this truck. I bought it for the 8' bed to carry a slide in truck camper. Hoping it works out ! Thanks !

[@gloriaaltersberger6068]

I have a 2004 King ranch F350 the wires pulled out of the C1388A X2 connector injector control Cyl, 2358 can u help me with a color diagram

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

My recommendation is get a temporary personal subscription to AllData or similar or buy a factory service manual and you will have access to all you need.

[@tinovillarreal4673]

Can it also be when it leaks oil out of the exhaust

[@davestewart9146]

Great video, very helpful, thank you 👍😁

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Thanks hope you find it useful! Tell your 6.0 friends 😛

[@randyoehlert5045]

Mine stopped running and wouldn't start. A guy from a shop checking it out sprayed starting fluid in the intake while cranking it over and still doesn't even try to start. Now I'm not sure they know what their doing at this shop.

[@elandennis4606]

Seems like not a lot of them know how to work on these motors. Had mine in a shop for the same issue and all they did was run up a 4k dollar bill for me but still does not start

[@juanhill6997]

Hey I was driving my 6.0 on the highway hit some uneven pavement and it shutoff the truck going 80 pulled over tried to start it and didnt want to even crank all lights on dash were on though

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Sounds like an electronic issue, make sure your batteries are fully connected and check your grounds and harnesses.

[@steverosie4641]

Inertia switch down LH side in the passenger foot well be worth checking

[@luisjimenez2507]

My is a 2006.only starts with starter fluids. Cleaned fuel tank, replaced fuel filters. Ran OK for about 2 weeks and is having same or worse issues starting or keeping runing. But it won't start unless I spay it first. Truck is parked.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

I gave you a list of things to test, cant do much else without seeing the truck myself I sadly am too busy to try and help diagnose through the internet.

[@rodgraff1782]

Could it be poor fuel quality or water in the fuel, or bad fuel pump?

[@Carnage6.0L]

Also a ebp sensor being unolugged can cause a no start or a ficm issue lol