Hi all, I just got word crom the mechanic it is the icp sensor.
He is getting numbers from ford on the parts.

Is there anything else he sould do at the same time, that makes sense?

 

Oh yeah, it is an 2005 F350 FX4 lariat superduty

 

ICP Sensor is a piece of cake on an '05, no need to do anything else at the same time since there isn't much labor involved.

 

I think they recommend the pigtail, from that sensor when you do it. It might be contaminated with oil...

 

on 03 yes all the time.. later trucks not so much

 

Mine was leaking, but I didn't bother changing the connector. Over $50 for a pigtail is ridiculous! I really don't understand why they have you splice the harness instead of just cleaning the plug out with electronics cleaner like I did.

 

LOL--it takes about 30 seconds or less to change the ICP on an 05. Pigtail maybe 5 minutes if the tech is SLOW.

 

tim I just did one it took me 13 hours. but it was attached to the new long block

 

You always seem to have a caveat!

 

Once again people...thank you very much for the help, advice and occasional entertainment.
If I had the proper scan tool I would have done it myself. I am not a mechanic, but am bright enough and analytical...so I usually get by.
Two questions though.

Best scan tool for a non mechanic
What gauges should I have in my truck

Thanks again, w/out your guidance, it would be very tough to do a lot of this on my own, and save a good chunk of change.

Jerky

 

AE is about as good as it will get for home use.

scangauge does a bunch so far as gauges go