I was driving my 2000 F-350 with the powerstroke diesel yesterday and without warning the motor just stopped running. I coasted it to the side of the road and had to have it towed because it wouldn't start. Everything seemed fine and it would turn over but wouldn't start. It was like I ran out of gas but I had a 1/2 tank. I thought maybe I got some bad fuel and the filter was really clogged up but when I took it out it was fine. (I replaced it anyway). Then I was thinking fuel pump but that couldn't be it because if that were the case it would still start and run until it ran all the fuel out of the fuel filter housing right? The dang thing still won't start. It's sitting at the dealer right now but I was hoping someone would be able to give me some direction on what could be the problem. I have an extended drivetrain warranty on this truck and I don't want to be screwed by the dealer.

 

Symptoms of a faulty cam position sensor.
Sensor cost is anywhere form $80-$180 depending on the source.

 

Here's a couple of links that contain part #'s, location of the sensor, and how to change it. I would recommend getting it from International since it's usually half the cost of Ford.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...84042038YpzSoJ

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...84046575HPSSqb

 

Thanks guys will this be covered under an exteded drivetrain warranty?

 

Shouldn't the sensor be covered under the 100K engine mileage warranty?

Even so, carry a spare, lot of good a warranty does when you're stranded along the roadside.

 

Dealer told me it was the "Injector something module" and they needed to order one.

 

Man before you let the Ford house order that I'd check and see what else is available from outside sources, and how hard it is to put one in yourself. They wanted 400 bucks to put in a new camshaft sensor for me and I got the part for 108 and put it in in 20 minutes.

Wheeler

 

I'm interested in knowing if the Cam Position Sensor would fix your problem. Our 1996 F350 crewcab is also having the same problem as yours. We haven't taken it in to be looked at (yet). I would hate to buy this part if it really isn't the problem. Maybe you could ask your dealership about this sensor???

Wouldn't the "Injector XXX Module" cause your engine to not start at all?? Ours starts, runs for a while, then stops. We try to start it again and it doesn't start (just cranks). If we let it sit for a while, its starts again, but stops after a bit.

 

Cute,

You should buy a cam sensor and keep it as a spare in your truck at all times. Even if it isn't the source of your current problem.

It is the most common item that fails, the cheapest and easiest component to replace yourself.

Believe me $80.00 for a spare sensor is a lot less then getting stranded roadside and paying fo a 100 mile tow to a Ford garage and adding their repair costs.

 

They told me it was covered under my warranty. I'll check into the cam sensor. From what I've been hearing I should have a truckbed full of spare parts for this damn truck. Is there anything on it that isn't known to "routinely" fail!

 

Does International Harvester have a web site to order the Camp Sensor from, or is there a supply house that my carry it?

Thanks,

Chips2000

 

I understand the "Operator" is the only part that does not routinely fail. LOL. Sounds like you got good advise from others. My 97 had a similar problem Cam Position sensor cured it.

 

I am having the same issue with my 02 F350. It starts then will shut down for no reason and shows no codes. It varies on how long I have to wait for it to start again. I had the cam sensor replaced already and it still is shutting off. Did you resolve your issue?

 

If it is the CPS the truck will usually restart after it sits and cools for a bit.. Then run for usually about 30-seconds and stall again.. Repeat...

The IDM usually fails on one side or the other, so you loose one bank of cylinders and it runs rough with very low power.

Most mechanics now only rely on the computer telling them what the issue is. The ol' 7.3 doesn't have much so it will send the code mechanics all over the place
for things that are caused by the real fault and not to the fault itself..

I would ask them if they started it on a spare IDM or is it just a code they are chasing.

 

Could also be the IPR coil going bad. After it cools it will start again till hot. Get it running and when it stalls use a can of compressed air like you would clean a computer with. spray the IPR coil to cool it and see if it starts.

Does it just die or sputter to a stop?