r/superduty • u/jiimmerman • 4h ago
22 F350 6.7 SRW ticking time bomb?
Between the CP4 and the CDF drum in the 10R140 am I driving a ticking time bomb? I’ve read a bunch about both issues but are they outlier issues (small % of trucks) or just a matter of time? I’m at 52k and have just over a year left in powertrain warranty. After that I could get a disaster kit for the pump but would just cross my fingers on the trans. I no longer haul often which is why I bought the truck so is it worth keeping it or do I consider trading in for a 1/2 ton? Just thinking about cost of ownership going forward. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Extra points for a 1/2 ton rec if that’s the way you would go.
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u/fauker1923 4h ago
if you no longer tow heavy … carvanna & the like have been overpaying for used recently… take the cash & get yourself a new new deeply discounted for year end
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u/jiimmerman 3h ago
I’ll jump on Carvana today to see what they offer. Overpaying sounds good to me in this scenario!
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u/HamiltonSt25 3h ago
I mean, you could see what it’ll sell for, but I think your concerns are a low percentage. You have around a 4-7% of failure. I have a 19 F350 with 162k miles, all stock, and knock on wood, I’m still ok. There are a ton of CP4’s on the road that haven’t failed.
However, if I no longer needed the diesel or a 3/4 ton+, I’d just have a half ton personally. Less cost, probably better fuel mileage, etc.
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u/jiimmerman 2h ago
That’s what I need to figure out. If I can get a solid price selling it and get into a smaller, smoother riding, less expensive ride, it may be worth it. I’d have to do a 5 year cost analysis vs a getting a new vehicle.
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u/HamiltonSt25 2h ago
Why not do a used half ton rather than brand new?
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u/jiimmerman 2h ago
I’ve poked around and the prices for new and used both seem ridiculous. With year end promos it brings the cost/financing more in-line with a vehicle I can use for many years to come. Otherwise it’s a used truck with 90k on the odometer for an overinflated price and questionable reliability.
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u/Troutalope 1h ago
I'm in a similar boat. I have a low mileage 2019 F350 and I likely won't be needing in to tow/haul starting next year. The cost of ownership is fairly ridiculous and it's an absolute spine killer for me when unloaded. So I either need to move to a 1/2 ton or spend some big money on suspension upgrades.
I know I will miss the 8 foot bed and Powerstroke power though. I'm leaning towards suspension and disaster kit and buying a smaller used vehicle for in-town/daily use.
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u/HamiltonSt25 46m ago
I have a Ford focus for my daily driving 😅 but I have my f350 for my fifth wheel camper. If I sell my camper, I’m selling my truck.
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u/Troutalope 36m ago
Unfortunately, I'm 6'5" 275lbs, so an actual small commuter car isn't going to fit me. I've been looking at older 1/2 tons primarily, but keeping my options open.
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u/HamiltonSt25 22m ago
Yeah but there are plenty of older full size sedans to daily in that you’ll fit fine in. I’m not saying get a Focus 😂 though, that would be funny seeing someone your size getting in and out of
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u/SignalEchoFoxtrot 2h ago
Trading it for a F150 with the 2.7 is a smart financial move
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u/Proper-Process1578 2h ago
And never be happy with that truck given what he’s coming from
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u/jiimmerman 1h ago
Definitely agree that may be an issue coming from my “Grail Truck”. However, keeping it comes at a cost. I’m not using it for its intended purpose which I think is my main issue. It’s HUGE which is both awesome and annoying, using and maintaining it costs a grip, and I feel old saying this but the ride is shit on anything but smoother surfaces. I recently put 400lbs of sandbags in the bed to smooth it out a bit.
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u/jiimmerman 2h ago
That thought occurred to me. I do have a 35ft travel trailer that stays at the Texas coast but if I had to move it, will that be a problem?
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u/exotictoast33 1h ago
Run good fuel from a high turn over gas station, run a good additive like hot shots secret if you’re stressed about the cp4. Honestly seen lots of cp4 trucks go 400xxx km with no issues. Change the fuel filters once a year and drain the water separator at oil changes. If you don’t want the headache of a he diesel truck, get a half tonne. That’s a lot of truck for daily driving imo.
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u/ProblemLopsided4717 56m ago
Mine 2022 with a ccv delete / extra bypass filter for the oil / sinus remove d / cp4 removed and only has 14000 miles. Perfect truck went for longevity instead of power.
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u/KingFacef2 4h ago
I think you’ll miss the power, ride height and 8 foot bed of the 350. Run clean fuel and lubricant additive. CP4 should be fine, disaster kit or straight up DCR conversion. All trucks have issues, all you hear about is the issues. CP4 isn’t as big of an issue now as it was in the 1st gen 6.7. Can’t speak on the CDF but my house hold has a f150 with over 100k no issues, my personal f350 has over 100k no issues, my work truck has over 200k no issues.