Ford diesel specialist · Greater Phoenix Metro
Diesel issues? I’ll take it from here.
Ford Master Certified diesel mechanic Mike Kalinka diagnoses and repairs Power Stroke and Ford gas trucks across the Greater Phoenix Metro. He comes to you, or you bring it to the shop.
Services
Twelve service lines, one technician who knows Ford trucks from the factory side. Each card shows whether the work can happen in your driveway or needs the shop.
Check engine lights, derates, limp mode, and the intermittent problems other shops can’t reproduce. Factory-level scan tools and a real diagnostic process.
Cranks but won’t fire, slow cold starts, white smoke at startup. Mike tests the whole chain instead of throwing parts at it.
Head gaskets and studs, EGR and oil coolers, front covers, and internal repairs, done to Ford procedure.
Injector testing and replacement, high-pressure pump failures, lift pumps, and contaminated fuel cleanup.
Lost boost, sticking VGT vanes, whistles and surges, EGR valves and coolers. Power back where it belongs.
Failed regens, NOx sensors, DEF pumps and heaters, and the derate countdown on your dash. Repaired to work, the legal way.
Overheating on a summer tow up the I-17, coolant loss, degas bottles, water pumps, radiators, and thermostats.
Charging problems, wiring faults, and module communication issues on today’s networked trucks, plus programming and updates.
Fluid and filter service, shift complaints, and diagnosis on the TorqShift automatics behind your Power Stroke.
Pads, rotors, calipers, ball joints, tie rods, and the front-end shimmy heavy Super Duty trucks are known for.
Oil, fuel filters, coolant, and fluids on a schedule that matches how you use the truck. Pre-purchase inspections before you buy.
Super Duty and chassis-cab work trucks for small fleets and owner-operators. Scheduled service at your yard keeps them earning.
Ford gas trucks too. Mike works on Ford gas engines as well as diesels. Driving something else? Call or text and ask.
Book a serviceUnder the hood
Three systems cause most diesel headaches. Tap any part of the diagrams to see what it does and how it fails.
Modern Power Strokes squeeze fuel to roughly 29,000–36,000 psi depending on the year, then fire it through injectors that open several times per combustion event. Tight tolerances mean dirty or watered fuel causes expensive damage fast.
Select the tank, pumps, filters, rails or injectors to see what each one does and what goes wrong.
Exhaust spins the turbine; the shared shaft spins the compressor, which packs air into the engine. A ring of movable vanes changes how hard exhaust hits the turbine, giving boost early without choking the engine at high RPM.
Vanes close down, so a small amount of exhaust hits the turbine fast. The turbo spools early and you get boost off the line.
On a 6.7 Power Stroke, exhaust passes the DOC, gets a mist of DEF, flows through the SCR catalyst, then the DPF traps soot. The truck burns that soot off with periodic regens. Short trips and failed sensors stop regens from finishing.
Select the DOC, DEF doser, SCR, DPF or sensors to see what each one does.
Two ways to get it fixed
Most diagnostics, maintenance, and a lot of repairs can happen where your truck already is. Bigger jobs come into the shop. Mike will tell you which one makes sense before you book.
Home, job site, or fleet yard anywhere in the Greater Phoenix Metro. Your truck stays put and so do you.
Jobs that need a lift, special tooling, or a few days of time happen at the shop. Shop location is shared when you book.
How it works
Pick a time online or text (224) 698-0188 with what the truck is doing.
Real testing to find the cause, at your place or the shop.
A clear explanation and price before any repair starts. No surprises.
Repaired, tested, and walked through: what failed and how to keep it from happening again.
About Mike
Diesels aren’t a side job for me. They’re the job.
I started with Ford Motor Company in 2010, and at 21 I earned my Master Certified Diesel Mechanic status with Ford. I’ve always loved working with my hands and understanding the physics behind how an engine makes power. That curiosity is what makes a good diagnostician.
In more than 16 years in the field, I’ve diagnosed and repaired light- and medium-duty Ford trucks every day, from Power Stroke diesels to Ford’s gas engines. These trucks keep getting more complex, with higher fuel pressures, more emissions hardware, and more modules talking to each other. I take every round of factory training available so I know the newest models as well as the old ones.
Over the years, more and more owners started calling me directly for help with their trucks. So I built MZK Diesel: the same training and standards, with a direct line to the person actually doing the work. I’ll come to you, or you can bring it to the shop.
— Mike Kalinka, Owner · MZK Diesel
Off the clock
When I’m not under a truck, I’m at the rink. I’m a lifelong sports fan and the head coach of the Jr. Sun Devils 12U Gold for the 2026–27 season, with the Desert Youth Hockey Association, the Tempe youth program that plays out of Mullett Arena on the ASU campus. Same approach on the ice as in the bay: get the fundamentals right, show up prepared, and take care of your people.
Service area
MZK Diesel serves the Greater Phoenix Metro, from Buckeye to Apache Junction and Cave Creek to San Tan Valley. Not sure if you’re in range? Text Mike your cross streets.
Book online
Choose the service, tell Mike about your truck, and pick a time. He’ll confirm by text or call.
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
FAQ
Don’t see yours? Text (224) 698-0188.
Yes. MZK Diesel offers mobile diesel repair across the Greater Phoenix Metro: at your home, workplace, job site, or fleet yard. Jobs that need a lift or special tooling are done at the shop, and Mike will tell you which applies before you book.
The Greater Phoenix Metro, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills and Apache Junction.
Ford light- and medium-duty trucks: F-150 3.0L Power Stroke, F-250 through F-550 Super Duty, F-650 and F-750, Excursion, and E-Series vans. That covers the 7.3L, 6.0L, 6.4L, 6.7L and 3.0L Power Stroke, plus Ford gas engines.
Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Arizona time. You can book online or text (224) 698-0188 any time, and Mike replies during business hours.
Use the online scheduler on this page to choose your service, mobile or shop, and a time. Or call or text (224) 698-0188, or email mzkdiesel@gmail.com.
Yes. Mike handles scheduled maintenance and repairs for small fleets and owner-operators, including on-site service at your yard.
No. MZK Diesel repairs DPF, DEF, SCR and EGR systems so they work the way they should, and keeps your truck legal and warrantable.