6.0 FORD REPEAT WATER IN FUEL LIGHT

[@Hoagmatthew]

Good stuff man. I have owned my 6.0 for 15 years now, my first and only diesel and I was never told or knew of the drain port 😕. Thank you for this video!

[@jaycole5353]

Just stumbled across this myself . Wondering if it will fix the loss power and or lag if it isn't primed just right. U know the leave then key one for 20 seconds for 3 time back to back then start after warm she runs good , but have to do it just about everytime when you turn it off for more than 30 minutes. Lol

[@jaycole5353]

I found out a few little things to bring a slow snail moving start to a pretty good takeoff . Mostly things you need to clean and or keep clean

[@5400bowen]

Hey I hit the post arrow by accident! I wanted to say something more specific on closing about the clear descriptions and very well angled and lit views of the work. And showing the actual cause of the problem in such a clean shot and clear description. One thing I do is watch a few different utubers on each process to get the whole picture. I watched another video on this problem and was left unclear in my mind on it. After watching your video I knew I didn’t need to watch any more videos on this subject or refer to any literature. You made it easy to internalize the whole picture. I hope you keep making more videos, I’ll be needing them! Oh! And I worked in a machine shop that did all the work for the San Diego Municipal bus system.

[@InTheShop]

This means a lot to me. I try to produce quality videos that explain it well without being condescending. The videos will keep coming.

[@arcburn3364]

I like the brass fitting idea. I guess I over tightened my drain plug and stripped the threads even though I know most fittings with o rings don’t need to be so tight. The threads are kind of delicate from what I have heard since. Also your video is the first, I’ve seen that shows that housing replacement. I replaced my whole pump unit after I stripped the plug threads. Good video content and very well shot and produced. Thanks for your work.

[@fiedlertimify]

This saved me a huge headache and a trip to the shop. Sorted my tuck real quick.

[@InTheShop]

Thanks for watching Tim!

[@aliceharp4759]

Its helpful to know the obsolete plug for heater isn't needed.

[@5400bowen]

Nice presentation. I like your more open minded attitude. One thing I’m moving on to is plugs ands caps for stuff like the fuel lines. With internet sources these days I bought a bunch of generic plugs and caps (cheap!) to do things like plug those fuel lines. Otherwise my only observation is I am more of a fan of doing a thorough cleaning of the area around the work. For novices it is riskier that you could get dirt in where it shouldn’t be. Everything from brushing the surrounding stuff and getting the road grit and dirt in it on the new parts on installation, to getting it on your hands/gloves or shirt sleeve cuffs and later brushing the fuel line tip and getting it in the line before reconnecting it.

[@InTheShop]

Thanks Robert! thats great advice. Cleaner the better.

[@hazzmatt84]

Great stuff as always. You and diesel tech Ron are my Go-to guys for most any issues I come across with my vehicles. Clear, simple, helpful. Thank you.

[@area.man.]

Just knowing I have to use the Ford fuel line disconnect tool makes me want to not replace this. Ruined all the springs in the fuel line on my Bronco with that dang tool.

[@InTheShop]

The lines on these trucks are stainless steel and come apart very easy with the properly sized tool. You shouldn’t have a problem this this one. Push the tool all the way in until it stops then gently pull the line off. Some of the older fittings were delicate.

[@metaspencer]

Big thanks man. Great to see how you did it!

[@daniellugaro445]

Perfect, I had the exact problem. Now I know . Good information

[@scottfuchs9793]

Your a good teacher and being young too,

[@InTheShop]

Thanks Scott

[@007.3l]

Thanks for taking time to make great videos for us diy guys

[@InTheShop]

No problem Chris! Thank you.

[@ploxplox1109]

@@InTheShop hey did you reuse the fuel you lost ? And what size did you use to disconnect the fuel lines ?

[@markbowers3023]

Thanks for tip This video helped with my 6.4

[@timothymarkushic5096]

Thanks man! You're AWESOME!

[@InTheShop]

No problem! Happy to help.

[@treyswope8357]

Thanks man! You clarified something for me!

[@RicardoGarcia-j6p]

Thanks for showing how replace

[@josephcirelli9642]

Great informative video content! I have a stripped out drain plug, just waiting for warmer weather to change it since I don’t have a garage to work in. I was going to clean it out but suggestion of replacing it makes more sense. Is there a part number for the updated drain valve? Thanks again for all you do making your videos and look forward to seeing your next video!

[@InTheShop]

Hey Joseph I have links to the parts in the description of the video

[@rumbatowing703]

In The Shop I don’t have any lights on in my dashboard I change my filter about three months ago but I decided to takeoff the water separator andIt kept coming out for about an hour do you think when you changed in this video will fix it

[@tracnunya7165]

YEP, IM GETTING READY TO DO THIS NOW, LIGHT COMES BACK ON IN 15 MILES AND I GET 10 DROPS OF WATER OUT, NO ROOM LEFT IN THERE FOR THE WATER PROBABLY, SO IT TAKES ALMOST NO WATER TO TRIP THE SYSTEM NOW, AND MY FORD DEALER SOLD ME THAT NEW DRAIN PLUG YESTERDAY, A LOT BETTER THAN THE OLD ONE, AND, MY OLD ONE WAS DECAYED TO THE POINT THE O RING HAD NO PURCHASE ON ONE SIDE

[@InTheShop]

Let me know what you find when you get it off.

[@rumbatowing703]

In The Shop what happens if I drain the plug but it don’t stop coming out will change this fix it

[@tracnunya7165]

yep it was full of gunk, it leaked when i reinstalled due to swelled seal, went to get a seal and ford told me to replace housing, got that and new housing missing huge electronic component that no longer gets plugged in, its a fuel heater, i opted to use the new style which deletes the fuel heater, ford says they were problematic and not needed.

[@tracnunya7165]

now im dropping the fuel tank to clean it and fix my fuel gauge lol

[@tracnunya7165]

also did the 2008 transmission pan and full flow filter over the old stock 2003 to 7 screen, goes from 150 micron wire to 15 micron pan filter, only cost 40 bucks to upgrade.

[@timsmith9482]

I opened the drain hole and fuel keeps coming out. Is it going to drain my tank?

[@paulwilliams875]

Do you have a part number for the updated plug you can use without Allen wrenching? Thanks

[@Hugobosz99]

Is it worth trying to clean wif sensor without taking housing off.

[@joeyperkins5017]

Thanks for the instructions I may subscribe I have a 6.0 F250

[@witimee]

Helped me tremendously

[@InTheShop]

Awesome! Thank you for letting me know.

[@elgolondrinoumanzor]

How you calle the. Seal you remove to drain the water out

[@JasonLee-hg9xi]

Mine came on for a while on and off but some times I would start losing power and black smoke would be pouring out

[@lukeneely2911]

I’m looking at a 6.0 and the guy says it’ll run for a bit and then die and keeps saying water in fuel, would that possibly be caused by crud buildup?

[@InTheShop]

Definitely sounds like some fuel system issues.

[@parales03]

Do you have to bleed out the fuel system?

[@InTheShop]

Cycle the key to the on position and leave it on until the pump stops several times.

[@MichaelFlukey]

Hey guys I got a 2006 6.0 powerstroke I replaced the primary fuel pump on the frame rail cycled the key a few times cranked motor it ran for about 4 to 5 minutes then died so I pulled out the secondary fuel filter checked to see if fuel is pumping in no full is pumping into filter housing and u can hear the pump running

[@adriansilva5025]

Great Video and Information 👍

[@HisKidd2]

Great video! Thanks

[@tomstarros3189]

thank you....really good

[@Braxton1118]

I had mine come on on a Friday drained went Monday got fuel by the next Friday it was back on I was like what the hell it was plum full of water so I quit using that station haven’t had it come on since

[@InTheShop]

A bad station can definitely cause this too. Thanks for watching!

[@narcisoperez7653]

What kind of fuel systems would you recommend for a 6.0?

[@bradleysaranas4430]

Will having water in it or a bad fuel filter make bad gas mileage?

[@TommyHolidayTHEONE]

Any recommendations on getting the stripped stock Allen plug out? I tried JB weld with the allen in there but not working

[@InTheShop]

I have hammered a torx bit in to get it out.

[@TommyHolidayTHEONE]

@@InTheShop tried that and metal on the stock plug is just too soft. ended up pulling the plate with help from your video and putting a bolt & nut through the plug to get it out. glad i got the redesigned plug in there now. thanks!

[@rchavez1231]

Thanks that’s really helpful thank you

[@brianleonard890]

Thank you!!!

[@Carlsthoughts]

I tried draining mine the other day but the Allen bolt was already stripped

[@InTheShop]

Very common.

[@Carlsthoughts]

In The Shop would replacing the separator be the only way to drain it?

[@InTheShop]

You can try hammering a torx bit into the Allen hole. That would be my first step.

[@stealthyfern]

Nice video.

[@gbolivar896]

Do i just get a new one

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!...

[@VictorMartinez-lp3ir]

Hello! How i Can drain the water?

[@InTheShop]

Remove the 6mm Allen plug from the housing.

[@magdielbetancourt5164]

thanks

[@BenDover-bg2ly]

What size is the tool your using to get the hoses off

[@InTheShop]

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[@PrecisionCSGO]

6.0 GANG!!!

[@mikecardillo4510]

I have change the sensor twice. Intermittently while driving the fuel water sensor and the glow plug sensor will come on. Lose power for a few seconds let off the fuel pedal. Lights turn off runs great until it does it again 2004 Ford F250.

[@stevew6424]

I’ve got a 2004 doing the same thing. Did you find the issue?

[@mikecardillo4510]

@@stevew6424 No, I have not. I replace the FICM. No change. I am replacing the wiring harness this week 🤞

[@mikecardillo4510]

@@stevew6424 Let me know if you find anything.

[@stevew6424]

I replaced my FICM a couple years ago with a rebuilt one and the Atlas 40 tune. My truck only does this like once or twice between refills. It loses power for a couple secs, water in fuel and glow plug light kicks on and then it regains power again. I’m swinging by my brothers house this weekend to install some 6.4 style tow mirrors on my truck and then we’re going to pull apart the fuel water separator to clean it. I don’t think that is going to solve the issue. Judging by a couple forums I’ve read, I think you’re right on with replacing the injector harness. I read that an intermittent short to ground in the harness can be the cause. That’s going to be my next step.

[@stevew6424]

Also seems to be more common in the 04s for some reason. Mine is a late build 04, so it was part of the changeover year

[@stugutka]

Hi. Is this the same in all diesel vehicles or just for 6.0? I'm asking for a 1.9 saab whit a Fiat engine.

[@InTheShop]

This particular issue is for the fords. I'm not familiar with what would cause that on a SAAB

[@brianleonard890]

Will the old clogged up housing cause the motor to run rough?

[@InTheShop]

It would depend on how clogged it was. If it was packed solid it could effect flow through it.

[@brianleonard890]

@@InTheShop okay. Thank you. I had to get a new motor about 5 years ago. Besides some small oil leaks it's been running really good. I hadn't changed the fuel filters in a while and it started running rough. I drained and changed the filters a month or two ago and it cleared right up and ran great. Then about a week ago it started running rough again. I was going to take it to the mechanic but I'm gonna change the fuel filters more time just to see if that fixes the problem. Also I stripped the threads on the drain plug the last time I drained the water also lol. Always something. I got it to stay in there but it isn't tight. But it doesn't appear to be leaking at all. But my water in fuel light is always on

[@jonathanbarron363]

Can this cause a no start.?

[@InTheShop]

Not unless there was so much water in the fuel that you were getting water up to the injectors.

[@jonathanbarron363]

10-4 thanks for reply bro

[@ShreddinSleds]

Been down this road a few times

[@MichaelFlukey]

If u have any ideas I would greatly appreciate it thank you

[@YahFllr]

Living on a ranch, I can never see the filter housing and lines until I pressure wash all the mud off. Why the hell they put it there is beyond reasoning!!

[@InTheShop]

The worst spot.

[@kylesonsalla7620]

Because electric pumps push, not pull. Has to be low on the frame to work, and on a regular cab that's about the only place it will fit. These trucks are built so everything forward of the B pillar is the same, weather F250, F550, or Excursion.

[@ososcribww]

I have a question to ask you

[@InTheShop]

What can I do for you?

[@ososcribww]

@@InTheShop so my best friend has a 07 350 and the no 5 glow plug code came up so did a turbo under boost code and the egr circuit low input this truck has a block like the egr was removed im not sure if it has one or not just yet but i have seen a loose plug dangling by the oil filter housing area

[@InTheShop]

@@ososcribww if there is a block off plate and dangling plug the EGR is deleted and that’s the reason for the circuit code. I would replace all 4 glow plugs on that side and the harness to take care of the glow plug code. The turbo boost code needs some more in depth diagnostics.

[@ososcribww]

@@InTheShop ill definitely keep u in the loop this was alot of help i am a subscriber on your channel thanks a million my brother i work on import mostly but but know a little on the diesel side not as much as yourself but definitely inclined to do the work especially the diag id like that you definitely responded thanks a million if theres something i can help you in the future ill be more than happy to do soo at anytime thanks a million

[@anthonyhill503]

Doing it on a 2wd..smart

[@InTheShop]

Definitely made the video easier to record. It’s tighter on a 4x4 but not terrible.

[@nicksknacks1863]

Question, i drained and replaced filter about 1000 miles ago. The other day I had water light/glowplug light come on on the highway. Lost power but then it kicked back on. Did it about a dozen times. Pretty particular about my fuel, and have this feeling that it is not actually a water issue.

[@stevew6424]

What did you find as the issue? Mines doing the same thing

[@nicksknacks1863]

@@stevew6424 Ficm connectors, bought new ficm harness, didn’t fix it. Had to get the complete harness. Then the ficm went out but after I replaced that it worked fine for a while.

[@nicksknacks1863]

Now I have this ghost issue where I get no lights but huge power loss, blow a lot of smoke. Bastard of it is, it never ever happens when I have FORScan on and the dashboard up. So I just keep the computer on every time I drive and it doesn’t happen.

[@stevew6424]

@@nicksknacks1863 that’s a weird one. Are you losing boost? what year is your truck?

[@christiangudiel-rivera2861]

I did the filter change partisan go away

[@vipprimo]

I’m number 1!

[@InTheShop]

Believing in yourself is the first step to success.

[@mikesymbolik5647]

Thanks 👍

[@mohamedgalal9507]

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[@InTheShop]

Thanks