TXiceman Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Well, we are residents of Knoxville, TN and our trip is on indefinite hold.After clearing Knoxville this morning, the truck had something in the engine let go. Started ticking first and before I could get it shut down on the shoulder it was running rough and rattling. GS ERs got us towed in a timely manner to an RV park and the truck to a Ford shop.They listened to it briefly and said it did not sound good would have to pull the pan and see what failed. Pretty sure this is a result of the damage from the 5 gallon bucket hitting the filter last week. The Progressive adjuster does want to listen to the engine himself, before the oil pan is dropped.So now we wait to see what happens next and hope it does not wind up in a pissing contest with the insurance company wanting the cheapest way out rather than a proper fix.Ford said a new crate engine was $13K to $14K when they can get one. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 We have been in Walland, TN on the quiet side of the Smokys for the past week. I guess with the rental car we will head on over to Cherokee, NC and check more out in that area. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Well, the engine is history....threw a rod. After some fussing/negotiating, we are getting a new crate drop-in engine from Ford. So we get to do another couple of weeks here sightseeing. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L&JSteinmetz Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Well, the engine is history....threw a rod. After some fussing/negotiating, we are getting a new crate drop-in engine from Ford. So we get to do another couple of weeks here sightseeing. Ken Sorry to hear that...finding the time or place to ride your recumbents? Larry Ex-Navy / Retired Coast Guard CWO w/ 34 Years Total Service. Goals: 2022 - Retire from my CG civilian job, sell our house, and begin full-timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I hope we can find a place here flat enough for us flat-landers here in Knoxville area. The RV campsite we are in is certainly not a 4 star place and really hilly. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch&Di Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sorry to hear of your troubles. Hopefully, you will be able to get back to your lifestyle soon. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief 62 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Look at the good side. You will have a brand new engine! Gary & Penny 2015 Lance 1172 2005 Chevy 3500 2013 Bass Tracker 190 Pro Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ken, Glad you didn't have a hard time getting the warranty/insurance done! I like the idea of a new engine too. And lucky you weren't in a remote part of the Yukon or desert when it broke the rod. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sounds like you have good coverage on your truck. Was that insurance or an ext. warranty service. Enjoy your stay. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 We just got approval from Progressive for the complete new engine. The Progressive insurance was from the fellow driving the truck that dropped the bucket that caused all of this. I think one thing that helped was the Ford shop is a partner and claim inspection station with Progressive. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 If your pickup is a 2012, is it not under warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Might be but a manufacturer's warranty usually doesn't cover damage caused by running over a bucket. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Kinda curious what the bucket hit / impacted that caused the eventual damage? Was the bucket empty or full? Not that any of that really matters, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Original incident here: http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=113292 On I-285 at Norcross, GA, a pickup had a 5 gallon plasticbucket (full of a soap) come off the tailgate and land on the road. It was one lane to our left and as we slowed down and started to pass it, it roll in front of us. Wham it hit under the truck and the oil pressure alarm went off....beep...beep and the idiot light came on. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 The bucket was full of a disinfectant soap. The driver that dropped the bucket stopped just ahead of where I got pulled off. The bucket hit the oil filter and bent it enough that it lost the seal and blew oil everywhere an immediately lost oil pressure. So his insurance is paying for the repairs. He was a lane to my left and the traffic was dodging it and I had slowed down but could not change lanes. In any case it rolled over infront of me as I got close and the only thing to do was to take the hit. I was hoping it was empty, but it was not I got the truck to a Ford dealer to be checked and it had thrown a rod and trashed the turbo. Ford said to maintain the balance of the factory warranty it had to be a Ford approved repair. It would also continue the extended warranty. Ford does not have any remanufactured 6.7L engines and I would not accept one anyway. The truck only had 23,000 miles. Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roamer Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Glad you're getting a new engine. You deserve it, because Ford is stupid for putting the oil filter anyplace it could get hit by road debris (the filter on my Dodge Ram, for instance, is high on the engine block up by the firewall and brake master cylinder). Really, Ford should be paying for the new engine, not the insurance company. Lodestar Knife & Tool Dozens of vintage and custom knives for sale! 2008 Ford Ranger 4x4, 2014 Scamp 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I have to agree on the placement of the oil filter. They should have provided a skid plate as a minimum. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 All is well that ends well, but of course you are still out the lost time as no insurance can refund that or the effects of the stress from it all. But it is good to hear that the insurance companies have done as they promised. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 He's on the road. So, I guess it's fixed. Newt 2012 HitchHiker Discover America 345 LKSB 2009 Dodge/Cummins LIVINGSTON TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 We have over 1500 miles on the new engine and it is running fine. Lance Cunningham Ford in Knoxville, TN did a great job and kept me appraised of progress. Looks like it came from the factory. So far it seems to be getting better fuel economy than the original engine. The original engine had 23,000 miles on it and it was starting to run better and fuel economy was moving up slightly. So far, I am doing better with the new engine and hope to see improvement. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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