power loss
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From: marion usa
power loss
After work tonite I started my 2001 7.3 Excursion with 40000 miles on the odometer and pulled into traffic. A truck signalling a turn didn't turn so I had to floor it. The truck immediately lost power (pushed accelerator and nothing happened) but the motor continued to run. Luckily no accident occurred but it was and un-nerving experience. I pulled over, turned off the motor and restarted. No problem after that. Would the cam sensor do such a thing? Bad fuel? Can a diesel get too much fuel and be flooded before its up to operating temp? Electronic gas pedal going bad? Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks XDriver.
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From: Texas
power loss
Have you checked or changed your fuel filter? I change it every 10K miles and it is usually dirty. I know from past diesel trucks it can affect performance and mileage. Your owner's manual has instructions on how to change it.
