Running Rough
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Running Rough
I have a 7.3L, 2000, PSD. I tried to start her-up this morning (-13 degrees) and on the 5th attempt she fired-up. Let her idle for 15 minutes and then headed down the road. About a mile out she started couching and splitting, losing power, then died. I waited a couple of minutes and she started but ran real rough, was able to drive about 50 yards and then she died, no power either. I let her set for about one hour and she fired right up, drove her home and let her idle. Idles real rough and then dies. Any suggestions? 3000 miles earlier I had the glow plugs changed, replaced one injector, flushed the coolant system and replaced both batteries, plus I run a fuel injector cleaner every other tank of fuel. Could this be a CPS?
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 289
Likes: 1
Could be the cps. But the running rough part doesn't sound right. Everything I have read and experienced with a bad cps is that the truck just dies.
But with this cold temp, that could be causing the mixed symptom. Hang in there, someone more knowledgeable will come along soon!
But with this cold temp, that could be causing the mixed symptom. Hang in there, someone more knowledgeable will come along soon!
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
When my CPS went...it did a very similar action. Just while cruising started to cough and spit...then it recovered itself for a bit...then did it again....and recovered...then died. Started back up...drove a little bit....and thenfinally coughed and died and would not start. Sounds like CPS to me....or could be CPS i should say.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Thank's for the quick responses, I did start by replacing the CPS, she started right up and ran for about 1/2 mile then started coughing and splitting again. I then drained the fuel off the filter and took the filter out and shook off all the fuel I could, replaced it and she fired up, still running great. Before the day is out I'll replace the fuel filter with a new one. You would think that, that filter would have lasted longer than 3000 miles. Anyway she's running great now and I ended up with a day off from work.
Thanks again,
Mike
Thanks again,
Mike
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 1
From: Phx, AZ
Do not forget the cold weather anti gel. That is the source of your problem. And plug it in about 2 hours before you start up in the morning
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 14,582
Likes: 12
From: 21791
yes, add the appropriate amount of winter-blend diesel fuel additive. it sounds like your fuel has jelled and shaking the filter out will just band-aid the jelling problem until it clogs up again. the warm hand (warmer then jelling point) allowed most of it to turn back into #2 liquid.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 1
From: Phx, AZ
Any truck stop has them, most auto parts stores, etc. I personally like diesel kleen, from power service. Runs about 15 bucks for a 96 oz bottle. Will last for 10 fill ups in your tank. Get the white bottle for the winter, grey for the summer.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Turbolover64
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
26
Feb 2, 2014 06:54 PM
ihf-350
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
38
Jan 4, 2014 03:36 AM
RANGER589
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
42
May 19, 2011 12:08 PM
morson82
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
44
Jan 14, 2011 08:18 AM