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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
CPS knowledge can be very confusing, that's why I cut through it all and got you a part#. Technically, that CPS is for the OBS trucks (Old Body Style ~ '91 - '97) but if you read through the thread that I linked to previously, you'll see that data-logging was done showing that this one outperforms the grey CPS.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Ardenvoir, Washington
I hate to bring this post back from the dead but I have a 2001 F350 and I went to start it today and it would not start the tach does not move and I have never noticed this before. Should the tack move in a 2001 when you try to start it?
Pretty crazy but the CPS in my excursion went out this week too.
Thanks
Pretty crazy but the CPS in my excursion went out this week too.
Thanks
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 264
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From: VA Beach USA
2001 F350
When I first attempted to start the truck this morning the tach never moved. I reading the first few CPS threads I tried again, and the tach moved a little but the motor would not start. So I figured something was flakey.
I called Ford and they said my 2001 was not under the recall. I gave them my VIN. I am not the orginial owner but I don't think it was done before. I bought the international CPS sensor and the truck does start and run with it. I notice that the motor does idle better.
2000 Excursion
Ford did the CPS early this week. I noticed that the truck was louder and sounded a little stronger then before. I will try and see which truck works better.
Pretty crazy I lost two of the same sensors in one week.
I'm guessing that the CPS replacement from Ford is a one time thing.
I guess it is good that they are fixing them regardless of the mileage. My honda was under a recall for the transmission and Honda would not honor the recall because I had over 100,000 miles on the car. At least Ford is standing buy thier products.
Thanks for all the help
When I first attempted to start the truck this morning the tach never moved. I reading the first few CPS threads I tried again, and the tach moved a little but the motor would not start. So I figured something was flakey.
I called Ford and they said my 2001 was not under the recall. I gave them my VIN. I am not the orginial owner but I don't think it was done before. I bought the international CPS sensor and the truck does start and run with it. I notice that the motor does idle better.
2000 Excursion
Ford did the CPS early this week. I noticed that the truck was louder and sounded a little stronger then before. I will try and see which truck works better.
Pretty crazy I lost two of the same sensors in one week.
I'm guessing that the CPS replacement from Ford is a one time thing.
I guess it is good that they are fixing them regardless of the mileage. My honda was under a recall for the transmission and Honda would not honor the recall because I had over 100,000 miles on the car. At least Ford is standing buy thier products.
Thanks for all the help
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: North of Greenville
Becuase the new gray ones from Ford are begining to not only die early deaths like their predecessors, but several members have also checked rotational velocities on the cylinders and the new CPS units are sometimes (maybe often) taking two of the cylinders out of specification range - decreased mileage, etc.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2009
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I dont have an International dealer within 200 miles, and cant find them on DP Tuner website. I have a gray one in right now, and have noticed the rough idle. I was wondering where to get a black one online. I have been using search engines and come up with nothing.
Sorry to hijack, but I think I need to get rid of the gray one.
Sorry to hijack, but I think I need to get rid of the gray one.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Texas
I dont have an International dealer within 200 miles, and cant find them on DP Tuner website. I have a gray one in right now, and have noticed the rough idle. I was wondering where to get a black one online. I have been using search engines and come up with nothing.
Sorry to hijack, but I think I need to get rid of the gray one.
Sorry to hijack, but I think I need to get rid of the gray one.
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2009
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Becuase the new gray ones from Ford are begining to not only die early deaths like their predecessors, but several members have also checked rotational velocities on the cylinders and the new CPS units are sometimes (maybe often) taking two of the cylinders out of specification range - decreased mileage, etc.
oh yes, i have seen the gray ones go out a few times myself. But my question is, if you have a black sensor installed in your truck, why not just go have a gray one installed at the Ford dealer for free under the recall, instead of paying 25 bucks for one just to install it yourself??? If anything, get a new one installed, and keep a spare in the glovebox like you always do. Save 25 bucks and your own labor. Also, if the one ford installs goes out, bring the truck back to them.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Texas
oh yes, i have seen the gray ones go out a few times myself. But my question is, if you have a black sensor installed in your truck, why not just go have a gray one installed at the Ford dealer for free under the recall, instead of paying 25 bucks for one just to install it yourself??? If anything, get a new one installed, and keep a spare in the glovebox like you always do. Save 25 bucks and your own labor. Also, if the one ford installs goes out, bring the truck back to them.
You do bring up an interesting point though. What kind of warranty, if any, is there on the recalled CPS?
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 264
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From: VA Beach USA
eBay Motors: NEW FORD POWERSTROKE 7.3 CAM SENSOR CPS 94-96 (item 150319024199 end time Feb-01-09 10:46:36 PST)I guess no one read my post but Ford said my F350 was not covered under the recall. I called them and checked online.
I have seen the black sensors on ebay, they use to be 2 for $50.00 shipped. But I was in a rush and my Ford dealer want 31.00 for the new gray CPS and International wanted $40.00 for the black CPS sensor. So $9.00 is worth the piece of mine.
Ford Built Black CPS OBS works with our trucks 24.99 shipped
eBay Motors: NEW FORD POWERSTROKE 7.3 CAM SENSOR CPS 94-96 (item 150319024199 end time Feb-01-09 10:46:36 PST)
If some one is really in need and will pay me via paypay I can pick one up from my international dealer on the way home from work. I won't charge any thing extra, just parts plus shipping.
Thanks
This is the link for the black CPS. $24.99 shipped it is the fors
Thanks
I have seen the black sensors on ebay, they use to be 2 for $50.00 shipped. But I was in a rush and my Ford dealer want 31.00 for the new gray CPS and International wanted $40.00 for the black CPS sensor. So $9.00 is worth the piece of mine.
Ford Built Black CPS OBS works with our trucks 24.99 shipped
eBay Motors: NEW FORD POWERSTROKE 7.3 CAM SENSOR CPS 94-96 (item 150319024199 end time Feb-01-09 10:46:36 PST)
If some one is really in need and will pay me via paypay I can pick one up from my international dealer on the way home from work. I won't charge any thing extra, just parts plus shipping.
Thanks
This is the link for the black CPS. $24.99 shipped it is the fors
Thanks
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,080
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
Guys, I would NOT put to much faith in the Ford CPS. Thank God I bought the extended warranty with mine I had 6 CPS's go bad in a 7 week time span. Imagine that bill for 6 tows and 7 weeks of a rental truck from Enterprise. Then I still had to take it back and have the CPS replaced again when the recall came out.
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