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Power Stroke problema

chino - 2-22-2007 at 06:40 PM

Last week Iwas driving my ford f-350 power stroke and It just quit running with no warning or apparent reason, knowing nothing about diesels I had it towed home.
I called a mechanic from work and he guesed that it was a bad sensor thats located downby the lower pulley at the front of the motor, he also indicated that he was experiencing the same problem with other powerstroke motors in the fleet, so I bought a new one and installed it( 5 min. job)and I'm on the road again.
We spent two months last winter camping in some pretty remote areas all over Baja and never had trouble, I'm glad this happened in Redding and not the medio de nada. I think for $ 135.00 I'll probably carry an extra, any power stroke owners experience this problem?

Capt. George - 2-22-2007 at 06:48 PM

a 7.3????

chino - 2-22-2007 at 06:49 PM

Yes it's an 02' 7.3

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 06:50 PM

Cam sensor

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 06:50 PM

Known problem I replaced mine and carry an extra. can you imagine 500 miles below the border and it goes out

Hook - 2-22-2007 at 06:55 PM

Also carry an extra one.

Cheaper at an IH dealer than at Ford. Also some aftermarket ones out there.

vacaenbaja - 2-22-2007 at 06:58 PM

Yeah that is the down side on a lot of the more modern diesels with electronic management systems. Electronics are
sensitive to vibration and temperature, especially heat.
With sensors that measure everything all reporting to a CPU
that coordinates it all; makes troubleshooting for someone
not familiar with the systems a real difficult task. I drive the
notorious GM 6.5. When everything is working well it is great.
But I every time I venture into baja I think boy if this were to quit on me would the local mechanics have the know how and parts to get me going again? I have done many of the modifications and fixes for known problems and short comings
on my vehicle. However, it is a 1995 with a couple of hundred thousand on her and ANYTHING can go wrong at this point. Many diesel trucks go up and down the penisula
and somebody inbetween must be real good at keeping them
going. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS PEOPLE?

Hook - 2-22-2007 at 07:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vacaenbaja
Yeah that is the down side on a lot of the more modern diesels with electronic management systems. Electronics are
sensitive to vibration and temperature, especially heat.
With sensors that measure everything all reporting to a CPU
that coordinates it all; makes troubleshooting for someone
not familiar with the systems a real difficult task. I drive the
notorious GM 6.5. When everything is working well it is great.
But I every time I venture into baja I think boy if this were to quit on me would the local mechanics have the know how and parts to get me going again? I have done many of the modifications and fixes for known problems and short comings
on my vehicle. However, it is a 1995 with a couple of hundred thousand on her and ANYTHING can go wrong at this point. Many diesel trucks go up and down the penisula
and somebody inbetween must be real good at keeping them
going. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS PEOPLE?


Get a Cummins.....carry a lift pump.

vacaenbaja - 2-22-2007 at 07:05 PM

I like the cummins But the NOISE!! they can here ya CUMMINGS

DENNIS - 2-22-2007 at 07:33 PM

Whats a lift pump?

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 07:35 PM

Something Dodges starve for

DENNIS - 2-22-2007 at 07:39 PM

OK ----------

I have a Dodge 5.9

What's a lift pump?

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 07:40 PM

My 1992 7.3 got 250,000 baja miles on it with nary a problem before I sold it - no electronics. my 2002 (now 110,000) had the cam sensor replaced (fortunately in US) cheap and $1000 worth of 4x4 automatic bs in the front done. All the new electronics and automatic this and that can be a problem in the middle of nowhere even if you have mechanical knowledge.

Axel - 2-22-2007 at 07:40 PM

I don not have a diesel but have had a simular situation, unfortunatly it was miles from any help and we were solo. Since then I have looked into what conponents my truck can not run without that would be difficult to aquire in baja and carry spares.
VACAENBAJA I'm not sure about your diesel but my Chevy has a self diagnostic port that is accesed by jumping the A and B ports then the check ENG light will flash a code. You can then look in your Chiltons or Haynes manual to see what may be the problem. This only works for sensor and computor issuse and has helped me a number of times. I don't believe this is possible on newer trucks.

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 07:41 PM

Fuel pump at the tank

Bob and Susan - 2-22-2007 at 07:42 PM

when it goes out you'll find out:lol:

mine broke in TJ... yuk

it's a fuel pump that's now put in the fuel tank and not on the outside

it's a recall...replace it NOW!!!

Bajalover - 2-22-2007 at 07:42 PM

wow, glad and sad to read about this. Currently sitting in Bahia de Los Angeles with a 7.3 2003 F250. Wouldn't want a sensor to fall apart at this time. Guess I'll have to go and buy a spare. Does the owners manual tell you how to install it?
Another bad day in Paradise.

DENNIS - 2-22-2007 at 07:44 PM

At the tank or in the tank?

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 07:45 PM

Bajalover

Its easy to replace. wire plug and bolt. Owners manual doesn't show it. Bad part is the computer doesn't alwways register it is bad either. Sometimes the truck runs a while then quits. sometimes doesn't run at all. In my case it just cut out sometimes. google Powerstroke cam sensor. and uyou will get instructions etc

Bob and Susan - 2-22-2007 at 07:46 PM

first it's at the tank...

when it's replaced it's in the tank

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 07:48 PM

Darn. post about a powerstroke problem and there is not enough to post about so the Dodge boys chime in with lots...


Just kidding

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 07:54 PM

Glenn

There was a recall on those pumps and they retrofit a new one in the tank

rts551 - 2-22-2007 at 07:58 PM

Thats nice of them. same on the powerstroke sensor.

Capt. George - 2-22-2007 at 07:59 PM

ya know what? I think I'll just get tanked! say hello to Deborah for me boys!

DENNIS - 2-22-2007 at 08:04 PM

George -----

Wait....... Im going with you

elgatoloco - 2-22-2007 at 08:12 PM

I bought an extra cam sensor for my 1999 F-250 PS on a reccomendation several years back. I carry it with me when down south. I just turned 192,000 mostly trouble free miles and I am going to have it changed on GP's when I get the brakes done next week.

Thanks for the reminder.

http://www.thedieselstop.com/

Capt. George - 2-22-2007 at 08:13 PM

too cool, I'm half way there. well, maybe 3/4's

BajaWarrior - 2-22-2007 at 08:17 PM

Here is a good one.

I have a 99' superduty with a v-10 motor with 100,000 miles on it, all Baja miles.

Coming home from San Felipe on the 19th of this month after crossing the border and heading up the grade toward San Diego in the rain the truck began to run rough, and the trans was shifting rough too. Felt like the tranny going. Pulled over, and the motor was running rough and wanted to stall, kept going, but relieved it was a motor problem.

Took it to my mechanic the next day and he knew what it was. The air filter had been crushed during installation, (by an oil change place) allowing dust to pass around the filter. There is a sensor in the intake tube that became contaminated with dirt and it affected the way the vehicle ran. He replaced the filter and cleaned the sensor, problem solved, $70.

Odd thing is, the check engine light never did come on. Sometimes those sensors are more trouble than their worth. He also said the sensor could not be bypassed. But it could be cleaned with carburator spray in a pinch.

Other than that, it has been a very strong reliable truck, never a problem.

A simple thing to check when your truck has these symptoms.

Moral of the story: Change your own air filter or watch the bonehead installing it to make sure he is not forcing the housing closed.

Bruce R Leech - 2-22-2007 at 08:24 PM

hay you guys check this site for info on power stroke.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=38

has any checked the new 2008 super duty's? WOW there going to be Baja ready

DENNIS - 2-22-2007 at 08:28 PM

Oh God, don't remind me ..........

A few months back, my Dodge developed shifting problems. I pulled the stick and found what looked like strawberry malt running about six inches above the full level. Yes sir, H2O in the tranny. Got lucky, I hope, and had it rebuilt in Ensenada for 900 bucks, all inclusive with a one year guarantee.

Capt. George - 2-22-2007 at 08:44 PM

7.3 that's for me

DENNIS - 2-22-2007 at 08:45 PM

Water came from a stock tranny fluid cooler mounted to the side of the block, the only place where water and fluid get close to each other.
I bypassed that cooler as I have two others and after going to the dealer, the cooler is unavailable. If I ever need to replace it, I can go to Cummins Cal Pacific in El Cajon, and hope they have one.

David K - 2-22-2007 at 08:56 PM

Geeze I'm glad mine runs on MAGNA!:biggrin:

DENNIS - 2-22-2007 at 09:00 PM

Magna [ sin ]
That's starting to get a little pricey too, month by month.

Hook - 2-22-2007 at 09:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Geeze I'm glad mine runs on MAGNA!:biggrin:


Yeah, well, we ain't towing tents.......

Sorry for the Dodge diversion earlier........but I am a PSD owner. Just facing facts. It's a better ENGINE.

You guys that might replace the lift pump in your Cummins....check for aftermarket lift pumps. I dont believe you have to mount it in the tank.

What genius thought of putting a fuel pump inside the tank inf the first place!:?: Gotta drain/drop the tank, skid plates, electrical in the tank, etc. Made to order for dealer repairs.

Make mine a rail mount.

vacaenbaja - 2-23-2007 at 12:20 AM

why doesn't Volvo make a 4wd truck? Their marine diesel
engines and drivetrains seem to be top notch.

Sharksbaja - 2-23-2007 at 12:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by vacaenbaja
why doesn't Volvo make a 4wd truck? Their marine diesel
engines and drivetrains seem to be top notch.


Until you have to replace ANYTHING. Then you're too broke to take it anywhere.
Quote:

Yeah, well, we ain't towing tents.......


:lol::lol::lol:

CPS

akbear - 2-23-2007 at 01:22 AM

For all you Ford Diesel folks, this is the best web site:

http://www.thedieselstop.com

Go to forums.

That was a cam positioning sensor. You can pick one up one eBay for $50. Carry a spare & 10m wrench in glove box. You might want to look for fuel drain problems. The drain valve on '99 & '00 Fords are leaking. Two little o-rings are going bad a lot since fuel change. Big puddles of diesel under your truck.

Check out that web site- saved my bacon a few times now !

akbear

:coolup:

Bruce R Leech - 2-23-2007 at 07:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by vacaenbaja
why doesn't Volvo make a 4wd truck? Their marine diesel
engines and drivetrains seem to be top notch.


Volvo bakes lots of 4X4s and other medium and heavy duty trucks. check the Internet. they are one of the largest makers of trucks in the world.:light: