Engine turns off while running, whats wrong?
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Engine turns off while running, whats wrong?
1995 F250 7.3 diesel with 208k miles. She runs good, but she will turn off (engine shuts down) every once in a while and only once per trip.<O:p</O:p
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1. Morning, not cold or any rain. She started right up let her warm up about 5 minutes and went 5 blocks when she shut down. Coasted to curb and she started right away, and didn't do it again that day.<O:p</O:p
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2. Been driving her all day, about 5pm, I stopped and got back in drove about a 1/4 mile and once again she shut down, put her in neutral and started it right away and didn't have a problem that day again.<O:p</O:p
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3. Was driving up to for about 90 miles and then she shut down in the freeway, the cruise control was on, I put her in neutral and started with not further problem.<O:p</O:p
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4. I have recently discovered that if I keep my foot on the accelerator she will only give a brief hiccup and continue to run like a charm.<O:p</O:p
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I am guessing what it is the eng kill what-ever. I don't know about truck diesel engines. I am very familiar with Detroit</ST1:p 71 types and ALCO diesel.<O:p</O:p
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Anyone have a clue?<O:p</O:p
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Thanks s/Bill<O:p</O:p
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1. Morning, not cold or any rain. She started right up let her warm up about 5 minutes and went 5 blocks when she shut down. Coasted to curb and she started right away, and didn't do it again that day.<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p
2. Been driving her all day, about 5pm, I stopped and got back in drove about a 1/4 mile and once again she shut down, put her in neutral and started it right away and didn't have a problem that day again.<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p
3. Was driving up to for about 90 miles and then she shut down in the freeway, the cruise control was on, I put her in neutral and started with not further problem.<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p
4. I have recently discovered that if I keep my foot on the accelerator she will only give a brief hiccup and continue to run like a charm.<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p
I am guessing what it is the eng kill what-ever. I don't know about truck diesel engines. I am very familiar with Detroit</ST1:p 71 types and ALCO diesel.<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p
Anyone have a clue?<O:p</O:p
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Thanks s/Bill<O:p</O:p
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Cant help ya with your problem, but 1995 would be a 7.3 Powerstroke diesel. Might have better luck in this forum:
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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Cant help ya with your problem, but 1995 would be a 7.3 Powerstroke diesel. Might have better luck in this forum:
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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Mine did that plus it ran rough & would drop a bank of cylinders while driving.
I replaced the CPS ( cam position sensor) & that solved all of my problems & the truck ran better.
The CPS is on the passenger side front of the motor, & very easy to do.
Hope this helps.
I replaced the CPS ( cam position sensor) & that solved all of my problems & the truck ran better.
The CPS is on the passenger side front of the motor, & very easy to do.
Hope this helps.
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Not that it is expensive or difficult, but you should at least check if the stealership is obligated to do it for free.
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I had to have them do it because I needed it cleared off the database for importation purposes. I didn't really like having them touch my truck though. They felt obligated to suggest over $5k worth of work and I laughed in their faces.
It's not a bad idea to carry an extra as well.
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I had to have them do it because I needed it cleared off the database for importation purposes. I didn't really like having them touch my truck though. They felt obligated to suggest over $5k worth of work and I laughed in their faces.
It's not a bad idea to carry an extra as well.
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Replace the CPS (cam position sensor) on the front of the engine at about the 10 o'clock position.
Five or te minute job. Cheap too. Less than $35 or $40.
10 mm socket and short extension. Flat screwdriver to pry the old one out.
Five or te minute job. Cheap too. Less than $35 or $40.
10 mm socket and short extension. Flat screwdriver to pry the old one out.
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