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Jun 30, 2008 | 10:41 AM

Dan R

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Another CPS Question

Hello,

I had what I think was a CPS failure today (I got the recall letter last fall, but never followed up), truck died without warning, cranked over with 0 RPM's and would start and drive 100m and quit again. I had it towed back and now its starts and idles. Would I be alright to drive it to the Ford dealer (~5kms away) ie - is this an intermittent problem that might have 'fixed itself' for a few more kms? Or should I have it towed?

Jun 30, 2008 | 11:03 AM

miller_feed

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Classic CPS failure. It would be cheaper for you to go to the dealer and buy a new CPS and install it yourself, then to hire a wrecker to tow it. They are like 27.00 new from dealer.

Jun 30, 2008 | 11:05 AM

HKusp

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10mm wrench and 10 minutes start to finish. Do what Rick said.

Jun 30, 2008 | 11:08 AM

Dan R

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Will do, thanks.

Jun 30, 2008 | 11:13 AM

big poppa

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If you could limp it up to the dealer, its under warranty, let them install it like i did. But like the guys said, piece of cake to throw in yourself.