Ford Powerstroke 03-07 6.0L Discussion of 6.0 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

Bad Ficm

Old Jul 16, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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I just had my truck at the dealer for a no start issue and they determined it was a bad ficm and want $1200 to replace it. I know I can just do it myself for alot cheaper, my question is would it be better to just have mine rebuilt and upgraded to 58v or to buy a new one. And also what is the benefit of upgrading to 58v. Truck is a 2006 powerstroke 6.0l. thanks in advance
 
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 01:24 AM
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Heavy Duty rebuilt 48v FICM - Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel - Home Page Products

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Heavy Duty rebuilt 58v FICM - Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel - Home Page Products



Much better then $1200 from the Stealership!!!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 05:20 AM
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58V FICMs have a reputation of burning out injector coils... I don't know if that holds up or not, but I have heard that. Hope that helps.

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Also check out the BulletProof Diesel FICM... Spendy, but there is an option for an extra "phase" to increase the durability and reliability of the ficm.
 

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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 06:59 AM
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I have heard 58volt units also create more heat in a sensitive area, but some guys here seem to love them! I'm happy with my ficmrepair.com repaired unit with 40 hp tune. . . Lotta advertisers here will make you happier than dealer. .
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Thx for the replies I ended up taking my stock unit down to bulletproof diesel and getting it rebuilt. Only cost me $250 and they are right down the street from my house
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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Get yours rebuilt and tuned $1200?! you can dam near get 3 ficms for that
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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Yup ridiculous isn't it.... that is what the stealership quoted me.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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My starter is getting tired, so I just ordered their replacement online. Looking forward to trying it, seems low cost. If its as good as the rest of their products it's a great deal!
 
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