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Old May 3, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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Engine stops running randomly

Hi Guys

I need some pointers here

My engine suddenly stops while driving. There is no warning or loss of power, it just stops randomly after running fine for a while. After some time (might be minutes or hours) the engine turns on and runs fine.

I have no clue what it might be, I believe it might be an electrical problem affecting the diesel pump. The pump has a pair of cables coming in to a white plug at the pump's back, I disconnected them but the engine still runs.

Do you have any idea what it might be?

 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 03:25 PM
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When you are referencing the pump, what are you talking about? We have a fuel pump on the frame rail, below the drivers seat.




You could have a UVCH loose, or a bare wire rubbing, also the IPR on the back of the HPOP could have an issue. We need more information. BTW, what year is your truck?
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 03:41 PM
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BTW, what year is your truck?
I bet it's a 2000.

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Old May 3, 2016 | 04:01 PM
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ugggggg.....maybe he was born in 2000...lol....
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 05:22 PM
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CPS? Might be a good, quick and relatively cheap place to start?
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 08:39 PM
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yes its a 7.3l 2000

i was completely wrong, i was looking at the heater plug according to HKusp picture 1. I will try your suggestions.

You know where i can download a manual for this engine?

Thanks
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by peruexcursion2000
You know where i can download a manual for this engine?

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Yes. Go to the Excursion forum. Click the red "Read First:" sticky thread marked "Excursion Forum Tech Folder" and you'll find links to Ford for your owners manual.

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