Hello all, I started my 2003 f350 7.3 and everything looked normal. pulled out of my driveway and drove approximately 300 yards when the "engine" light came ON and the truck began to lose power.

I turned it off and then proceeded to start it back up. It started just fine and the "engine" light was illuminated.

I put in "D" and the truck had no power, it barely moved. However, in reverse it seemed to have more power. I crawled back home with hardly any power.

As I started to look closer, I noticed my oil level was low. I added perhaps 3-4 quarts. I also noted that my air filter and fuel filter needed a change. Unfortunately, this vehicle is driven perhaps 1k - 2k a year and no routine maintenance is performed. I guess I'm learning the hard way.

The next day, I realized that it would not even start. After several attempts, it started but it was very rough and it shut off within 2-3 seconds if I'm lucky. I don't believe the weather is a factor, since it was around 40 degrees. And it was last driven just several days ago.

So for now, I have gone ahead and replaced my CPS and ICP sensor. I plan on replacing the IPR sensor as well if the items above do not rectify the problem.

Are there any other issues that can be recommended that I look into before I take it in (that is if I can get to start/or towed) for having my valve covers removed and replace my harnesses?

thanks

steve

 

If it was working fine before, check to make sure critters haven't taken up residence in your air filter or something. I have a dedicated plow truck that only gets about 2,000 miles on it year, but I drive it at least once a week to make sure everything works. That being said, my daily driver that gets parked in my garage had a pretty good mouse nest in the air filter housing. May not be your issue, but hopefully it's something simple like that.