They stated the Check Engine light came on and he had cleared the codes with his pocket code reader. The owner states it started running rough and lost power. The complaint on this vehicle is a no start. When being confronted with problems like this, whether you are working on a Ford or any other diesel engine, start with the basics and go from there. Yes, this is a medium-duty truck, although the engine and transmission are the same as any 2005 F-250 that drives up and down the street. The truck has a six-speed manual transmission with a four-wheel drive powertrain. Today in the shop is a 2005 F-550, with 77,000 miles on the odometer. The vehicle is powered with the 6.0L Diesel engine. Since the inception of the “electronic diesel” engine, the diagnostic path is a little different compared to an older mechanical engine, but the same questions must still be asked - is the engine cranking fast enough, is there proper compression in the cylinders, is the proper amount of fuel being injected into the cylinder and are the glow plugs working properly for the engine to start? In this article I will lead you through the diagnostic process for a cranks/no start that I have used many times over the years.Ģ005 Ford F550, manual transmission 4 Wheel drive drivetrain with a manual transmission.
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