Fixing Factory Mistakes - 1999 - 2004 Ford Super Duty Trouble Spots - Four Wheeler Magazine
When Ford unveiled the ¾- and 1-ton Super Duty line in 1999, it was an immediate hit with truck enthusiasts across America. With a spacious cab, powerful 7. 3L diesel engine, leaf-sprung suspension, and front and rear solid axles, the Super Duty platforms offered something for nearly everyone in the heavy-duty truck market and even enticed first-time buyers with plush... Fast forward to today, and the first-gen Super Duty trucks continue to thrive and have an abundance of aftermarket support. So, how then does the Super Duty make it in our Fixing Factory Mistakes section. Much to the dismay of 7. 3L diesel enthusiasts, in 2003 Ford made the switch to an all-new 6. 0L V-8 diesel engine. Probably the most well-known and problematic is the issue with the factory head bolts. The Fix: ARP Head Studs. com ) offer head studs that replace the faulty bolts. Although the Super Duty uses unit bearings up front from the factory, the trucks are still equipped with selectable hubs. Many of the early trucks were equipped with Ford-specific hubs which had an auto and. Source: www.fourwheeler.com
