I've been a tech for 23 years and I have done my best to stay away from these noisey things but the day has come.I have a 95 250 PS that just shuts down.Driving or idle.just like you hit the key. Starts right back up instantly with out an issue. When your driving it seems to go in spurts,it will be good for awhile and then about 4 or 5 hard shut downs and then back to life.Lot's of power, runs well, except fpr that.What's a good starting point?

 

CPS cam position sensor is a good place to start. It's on the front of the engine about 10 o'clock. It's a common problem. Search this site for CPS, tons of info.

Welcome to FTE! Lots of good knowlegable guys here to help.

 

Sounds like CPS to me also. Get it from your local International dealer, much cheaper than Ford.

 

I third that, try ebay also there cheeper their (if you have the time). My truck did the same thing. Good luck.

 

If it turns out to be a bad CPS then buy 2 and carry 1 in the glove box for a spare.

 

Don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure out where I am going to start.Thanx for the input guy's, will let you know.

 

What can I say, scanned it and whadda ya know. Cam sensor issue.Thanx boys and you can bet yur azz I'll spread the word. Called Dorf and aftermarket and OMG are those things ever not cheap.Gonna try Intersmashable now.Thanx again.

 

As utahcrew said, try ebay. You can find them at a good price there. If you just have to have it now, International is the only way to go, price wise.