IMPORTANT: CPS PHANTOM CODE INFO
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From: Newport, WA
I'm kind of a CPS *****... I have a black one installed, a new in bag gray one at home(talked the tech into handing it to me in the bag instead of replacing my good black one when I had the recall done), along with an IH black CPS and 2 used black CPS's in the glovebox. Locked and loaded! 
Rick, I'll make you a screaming deal on my gray CPS if you want it.
Rick, I'll make you a screaming deal on my gray CPS if you want it.
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I haven't swapped it back, but I put the gray in the glove box for a rainy day.
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I was going through organizing my tools today, and I found another black CPS. I have no idea where it came from..I think it was my original black CPS I switched out for a grey when I was having my ICP issues, switched out the CPS to see if that was the issue. In any case, if anyone starts having problems and needs a black CPS, let me know.
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From: Easley, SC 29640
I have it in writing from Corporate Ford. That they are aware of Phantom Code issues with the New Grey CPS. Phantom Code issues that "May also exhibit drivability symptoms (running rough, miss, buck/jerk, hesitation)"
I got my friend down at the dealership to print it out for me. It is NOT a TSB but just a "Special Service Message" Here it is in black and white for all to see.
Please let me know if you want the info in a form besides pdf. and I will send it to you.
I got my friend down at the dealership to print it out for me. It is NOT a TSB but just a "Special Service Message" Here it is in black and white for all to see.
Please let me know if you want the info in a form besides pdf. and I will send it to you.
I am currently experiencing this issue...once again, my FTE brothers have pulled through in a pinch...reps given...i'm calling my stealership today to see if they want to take care of this "in good faith"...i wonder how far i'll get...thanks for the info...
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From: Easley, SC 29640
The stealership swapped mine @ 2 months ago, and everything was fine until 2 days ago...it is very noticable...when driving, the truck will be running along normally, then the SES light will come on, and instantly, it feels rough, bucking/ jerking, and running like there's water in the fuel or something...after a few seconds, or @ a mile, the SES will go out, and the truck is back to normal...so, my issue is intermittent, but an issue nonetheless...i just got off the phone with the stealership, and i quote..."the cps may not be the issue...we'll have to run a diagnostic test to see if you're getting those SES codes...at your expense..." of course, why not, because my truck was such a POS when i brought it to them and let them screw it up, now, i have to pay for them to fix their screw up...maybe i'll get lucky and the recall-recall will hit before i get there Monday....lol
anybody want an early '99 F-250 SD that's been unmolested...except for this dang grey CPS???? one thing after another...i'm starting to lose it....lmao
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From: Easley, SC 29640
OK, thanks Nolan...i'll make sure they do that...i printed out the PDF from your OG post...and, you're right, i made sure i read that PDF to the service writer guy...he didn't like it...they seem to take issue with people that try to learn about their vehicle before they come let them bend em over....lol