Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor
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EBP Sensor
Check out this site. The EBP Sensor New Ford OEM Part cost 74.00
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ebp sensor
I have replaced my EGR Cooler 2 times the past year and half and I recently am having the same symptoms, lack of power and smell of anti freeze. I took it in to Ford, they said they checked the EGR cooler and said it checked out ok, but, told me the trouble codes indicated that the EBP Sensor is bad. My question, does a bad EBP sensor have the same symtoms as a bad EGR Cooler?
thanks for any reponse.
thanks for any reponse.
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We had our EGR valve and a new FICM module replaced and updated to the latest ford software.
Since then we've had issues with our turbo turning on and off, ie we turn the key over and it works, other times we turn it over and no turbo at all. Turning the truck on and off will fix it. Also we have noticed longer cranking times, and now the truck won't start.
We have only had these systems changed since we had the EGR Valve replaced and the FICM module updated. Is this part of the recall for the sensor?
Ford dealership in town is trying to take us for 700 bucks to replace the ebp sensor.
Since then we've had issues with our turbo turning on and off, ie we turn the key over and it works, other times we turn it over and no turbo at all. Turning the truck on and off will fix it. Also we have noticed longer cranking times, and now the truck won't start.
We have only had these systems changed since we had the EGR Valve replaced and the FICM module updated. Is this part of the recall for the sensor?
Ford dealership in town is trying to take us for 700 bucks to replace the ebp sensor.
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We had our EGR valve and a new FICM module replaced and updated to the latest ford software.
Since then we've had issues with our turbo turning on and off, ie we turn the key over and it works, other times we turn it over and no turbo at all. Turning the truck on and off will fix it. Also we have noticed longer cranking times, and now the truck won't start.
We have only had these systems changed since we had the EGR Valve replaced and the FICM module updated. Is this part of the recall for the sensor?
Ford dealership in town is trying to take us for 700 bucks to replace the ebp sensor.
Since then we've had issues with our turbo turning on and off, ie we turn the key over and it works, other times we turn it over and no turbo at all. Turning the truck on and off will fix it. Also we have noticed longer cranking times, and now the truck won't start.
We have only had these systems changed since we had the EGR Valve replaced and the FICM module updated. Is this part of the recall for the sensor?
Ford dealership in town is trying to take us for 700 bucks to replace the ebp sensor.
Also, it would be best to post this in a new thread IMO (more looks at it).
The EBP sensor is easy to replace. Buy it from edthepartsguy and do it yourself.
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I have replaced my EGR Cooler 2 times the past year and half and I recently am having the same symptoms, lack of power and smell of anti freeze. I took it in to Ford, they said they checked the EGR cooler and said it checked out ok, but, told me the trouble codes indicated that the EBP Sensor is bad. My question, does a bad EBP sensor have the same symtoms as a bad EGR Cooler?
thanks for any reponse.
thanks for any reponse.
Hope we did not lose you by waiting a few days to respond. As I mentioned above, it would be better for you to start a new thread - you will get more responses.
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2006 6.0 engine noise
i notice in this thread that there are recalls about the ebt sensor for 6.0 engines up to 05. my vehicle has one of the symptoms that one of the other posts had mentioned. my vehicle has developed a flutter,a noticable difference in sound, at idle and even when driving. could this also be the ebt sensor even though it's an 06. I have had the compression checked and it's perfect and there are no misses at all. please advise
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6.0 EBP location
Yes your 2005 6.0 has a EBP, it is located on the driver side approximately where the hose coming from your water bottle hooks up on the engine. You really need to remove your air box to see it or to Change it. It is at the front of the engine.
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Have crazy turbo problem
I really need some help I have burned my self out. I am have a crazy turbo issue please help if anyone has any idea. Truck runs great idle and running down the road. After I get the truck warmed up I start to loose turbo boost. I will be riding down the road and you hear the turbo whistle and I loose all boost. If I get it more throttle it will catch back up and start running fine again. The other day riding down the road I noticed when I hit a bump the turbo would kick on and off. If anyone has ever experienced anything like this please guide me to the fix.
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From: Patricia, Alberta
The ebp sensor is under the degas tank, and if it springs a leak, and drips into the sensor and shorts it out, you will walk home if you're not smart enough to unplug it. I know this from experience! 
It shares reference voltage with a bunch of other sensors, including the gas pedal, and if one of them shorts to ground, you get forced idle. Maybe check your degas tank for a crack acbarr
It shares reference voltage with a bunch of other sensors, including the gas pedal, and if one of them shorts to ground, you get forced idle. Maybe check your degas tank for a crack acbarr
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The My 05 does use the EBP. I have had to play with it many times due to the exhaust brake having problems with it. The sensor is a bit sensitive. Facing the side of the motor on the drivers side look at the font of the valve cover. On the drivers side you will see a tube coming up from the side of the valve cover. On the top of the tube you will see an electrical connector. That is the EBP sensor. There should be between 1.15 to 1.35 volts at idle. This is with the exhaust brake so the volts may need to be lower. I learned the hard way that when the sensor gives erratic volt readings to the PCM the turbo will act erratic and set codes.
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EBP KOEO
My bad -- looks like the removal of the EBP via progamming was for '03 & '04s. Depending on your mileage, fixing it could be covered under the emissions warranty or by a TSB or Recall. This is what I found: (good luck)
2004/05 Emissions and EBP Sensor Recall 05E15:
Certain 2004 and 2005 trucks are being recalled for computer reprogramming and replacment of the Exhaust BackPressure sensor and, in some cases, the EBP sensor connector. Econolines built between 12-9-03 through 5-28-04, and SuperDuties and Excursions built between 12-1-03 through 5-31-04 will have the EBP sensor connector replaced. SuperDuties and Excursions built between 9-29-03 through
11-30-03, or between 6-1-04 through 1-18-05, and Econolines built from 6-1-04 through 3-3-05 do not have the connector replaced. All of the above trucks will be reprogrammed to the latest calibration level. Since many trucks ahave already had the EBP sensor replaced with the current level part, the sensor part number should be inspected. If the part number on the sensor is 1850353 over a number starting with "C1", the sensor does not need to be replaced. Any other numbers, or unreadable numbers, will be replaced.
2003-05 Various Running Problems, Check Engine Light; New EBP Sensor:
Trucks built before 1-17-05 that exhibit buck/jerk, hesitation, lack of power, stalling, stumble, black smoke, surging, rolling idle, changes in engine sound at idle or when driving at a steady speed, or with the trouble codes P2263 or P0299, may have an exhaust backpressure sensor signal that is incorrect or erratic. A revised EBP sensor is available if this is found to be the case. Part number 4C3Z-9J460-A. Broadcast Message 3815.
Normal EBP signal reading should reflect atmospheric pressure with the key on/ engine off. Typically, this is 14.7 PSI/0.88-0.9 volts at sea level, decreasing one PSI/0.10 volt for every 2000 feet of elevation. It should be within 0.5 PSI of BARO and MAP sensor pressure signals.
ICP/EBP Sensor Repair Kit:
Both PowerStroke engines may exhibit codes related to the ICP(7.3: P1280; 6.0: P2285) and/or EBP sensors (P0472). If these codes are present, clear them. Start the engine and wiggle the sensor connector that matches the stored code. If the code returns, replace the sensr connector--P/N 3C3Z-12224-BA for 94-96; 3C3Z-12224-AA for 97-2004. Broadcast Message 1078/SSM #17573.
2004/05 Emissions and EBP Sensor Recall 05E15:
Certain 2004 and 2005 trucks are being recalled for computer reprogramming and replacment of the Exhaust BackPressure sensor and, in some cases, the EBP sensor connector. Econolines built between 12-9-03 through 5-28-04, and SuperDuties and Excursions built between 12-1-03 through 5-31-04 will have the EBP sensor connector replaced. SuperDuties and Excursions built between 9-29-03 through
11-30-03, or between 6-1-04 through 1-18-05, and Econolines built from 6-1-04 through 3-3-05 do not have the connector replaced. All of the above trucks will be reprogrammed to the latest calibration level. Since many trucks ahave already had the EBP sensor replaced with the current level part, the sensor part number should be inspected. If the part number on the sensor is 1850353 over a number starting with "C1", the sensor does not need to be replaced. Any other numbers, or unreadable numbers, will be replaced.
2003-05 Various Running Problems, Check Engine Light; New EBP Sensor:
Trucks built before 1-17-05 that exhibit buck/jerk, hesitation, lack of power, stalling, stumble, black smoke, surging, rolling idle, changes in engine sound at idle or when driving at a steady speed, or with the trouble codes P2263 or P0299, may have an exhaust backpressure sensor signal that is incorrect or erratic. A revised EBP sensor is available if this is found to be the case. Part number 4C3Z-9J460-A. Broadcast Message 3815.
Normal EBP signal reading should reflect atmospheric pressure with the key on/ engine off. Typically, this is 14.7 PSI/0.88-0.9 volts at sea level, decreasing one PSI/0.10 volt for every 2000 feet of elevation. It should be within 0.5 PSI of BARO and MAP sensor pressure signals.
ICP/EBP Sensor Repair Kit:
Both PowerStroke engines may exhibit codes related to the ICP(7.3: P1280; 6.0: P2285) and/or EBP sensors (P0472). If these codes are present, clear them. Start the engine and wiggle the sensor connector that matches the stored code. If the code returns, replace the sensr connector--P/N 3C3Z-12224-BA for 94-96; 3C3Z-12224-AA for 97-2004. Broadcast Message 1078/SSM #17573.