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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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CPS replacement

Can I get a CPS for a '99 7.3 at Autozone or O'Reilly's and are they as dependable as one from Ford, I'm guessing they may come from similar sources, thanks for any information.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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You can get a black one from DP-Tuner or the grey cheap one from you Ford Dealership. Don't know about the O'Reilly's I am sure it is the same as fords.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Did you ever get a free new grey cps from Ford on the "ReCall".. If not, Call Ford Service and give them your VIN #. OR see:
http://www.ford.com/owner-services/c...ll-information
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Don't get one from the discount part stores. I have heard that they are unreliable.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by megawatt00
Don't get one from the discount part stores. I have heard that they are unreliable.
I bought one at O'Reilys a couple of months ago and it started cutting out after about a week. I had to replace it with an international one. No problems since.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Order one from DP or International, forget about the parts stores! Free from Ford due to a recall, they will put a gray one in to replace the black one that came with the truck. But they are having problem with the new grey one already!! Are you having problems with your CPS ( Truck shutting off ) or just getting a spare? And welcome to FTE!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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If it was me I could get a Black one from DP and get a spare.. these grey fellers seem to be causing alot of other problems.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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I replaced a CPS with one from International about 4 years ago, had close to 100k in mileage, thought I would change it out after reading the forum. I wasn't having troubles, but had to go on the road alot to work for the Veterans Admin to help these new veterans. Now I have 238K and I had a hiccup or something like that only momentary, but first thing I thought of was the CPS. I'm here in Arkansas for a couple of months, then I retire.

I have a '99 SD and only problems I have ever had was a speed sensor, really pleased. And thanks for all your responses.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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I would not fix what is not broken. Buy a black one from DP or International and keep it in your glove compartment. Make sure you have a few tools and a flashlight incase you ever have to change it on the road. I tried the gray Ford one and had problems. Ford does not always have a better idea.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Just went to International here in Northwest Arkansas and they had these CPS for $21.00 and change.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Ford put the gray one in mine and it seems that it went downhill. Going to put the black one back in I got from IH.
 
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