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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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2003 6.0 Rough Idle

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My F350 2003 6.0 been running very rough, this happen after I changed out all the fuel filters, oil filters, The first problem that came up after changing the filters were it was hard to start like no fuel was getting to top filter, This was still hard to start as I had to let the fuel pump run a little longer to get some pressure, In couple days the truck started to run rough and still hard to start. No Engine Light and no codes came up. (Weather 75deg)

This was going on for about three weeks, with no codes,
I also changed out the filters again the other day to make sure nothing was clogged up; there was very little water in the water drain plug.

I went for a short drive tonight and it started to get worse tonight and than the engine light came on, The code is P2885
I came back home I cleared the code and it is still running ruff.

This is the second fuel pump since I had the truck new in 2003

Any help, suggestions,
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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did you use motocraft oil/fuel filters ??????

check that code or I cant find it on the list

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13142375812764
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Is it P2285? Likely you need to replace the ICP and pigtail if that's the code.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Is it P2285? Likely you need to replace the ICP and pigtail if that's the code.

I bet your right
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Help Me

This is an older post, I still need help to locate this problem.

I changed out the ICP sensor last month, and the truck is still doing the same thing. (There are no codes that I can read now as when I changed out ICP the code is not present)

It is still like there is not enough fuel going to engine, It starts to buck a little when I am either at average speed of 25 or even 50, it will seam like its not getting enough fuel, If I press on the fuel peddle accelerate it will not hesitate at all and pick up speed and no bucking on engine.

This does not matter if engine is cold or warm.
I changed Fuel filters out three times and fuel pump once with no success

Please any help or ideas on what to do next,

Thanks
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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First, take a look in the Tech Folder for the instructions on how to test your FICM. That would be a good start. Secondly, it might be that you're getting Injector Stiction. If that be the case, RevX would be something to try as a somewhat inexpensive try at fixing. Of course the RevX will only prolong the "fix". You may need to invest in injectors in the long run. Just some input to get you started in trying to solve the problem. I'm sure one of the techs will chime in with some real help, but they may point you in the direction that I am to start.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Did you replace the ICP Pigtail too


What was the exact code that you had we were kinda guessing at it being the popular P2285 guess not
Cuz 2885 is not any code that I can find
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Yes, You are correct the P2285 was the old coded.

I changed out sensor not the pigtale,
This is the second senors since I bought it new in 2003,
The first one was under warrnty, and the ford took care of that one under warrnty.

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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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If you suspect fuel system, check pressure. You could get a shop to put a test gauge on it if you don't want to buy and install one.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty Axlerod
If you suspect fuel system, check pressure. You could get a shop to put a test gauge on it if you don't want to buy and install one.
Check pressure on what side, and were.
Is there a guideline I can go by installing fuel pressure gauge my-self
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Sure, test port is on the upper filter housing. The threads are metric. fitting size is M12x1.5. Most gauges are 1/8" NP
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty Axlerod
Sure, test port is on the upper filter housing. The threads are metric. fitting size is M12x1.5. Most gauges are 1/8" NP
Ok, I will have to do some research,
What is the normal pressure.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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From the tech folder, lots of good reading in there:
Ford does state that you definitely should not let your fuel pressure get below 45 psig - ever (even at WOT). They also say that 75 psig is the upper limit based on o-ring integrity in the injectors.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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I didn't see a thread on installing a fuel gauge, but it's pretty straight forward. I think the hardest part is figuring out where to mount it. Clearance is tight between the filter housing and upper radiator hose so most guys use a 90deg fitting there. Of course all this isn't an issue for temporary install of a test gauge if you just want to verify fuel pressure is/isn't a problem.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Since it started after a fuel filter replacement. check that the cap on the HFCM isn't cross threaded. If it sucks in air it will act like you say.
 
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