IMPORTANT: CPS PHANTOM CODE INFO
Post Fiend
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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
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
Yeah, pretty strange how it affects some trucks and not others.
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.
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.
Smokin
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Lisa...unfortunately...i just left the dealership and the gray CPS is screwing up my rig...and guess what...they can't even get a black CPS...International told me the CPS they offer is the gray one, and he has a black one, but no reference material to be sure it will work on our rigs...so, if your offer for 1 of your black CPS's is still on the table, i'm game...what would you take for it??? Let me know...
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ATTENTION!!!!!!
We need to stop calling the CPS' by their Color!
This is important because:
Aftermarket CPS's from other companies dont pay attention to color. The one I am putting in my truck from Standard Motor Co. is black in color.
So I ask everyone from now on when you see people call CPS's by color we need to ask them to specify if it is a Original OE CPS. Once ford comes out with another Gray one we are all going to be horribly confused...
Just a thought.
We need to stop calling the CPS' by their Color!
This is important because:
Aftermarket CPS's from other companies dont pay attention to color. The one I am putting in my truck from Standard Motor Co. is black in color.
So I ask everyone from now on when you see people call CPS's by color we need to ask them to specify if it is a Original OE CPS. Once ford comes out with another Gray one we are all going to be horribly confused...
Just a thought.
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From: Easley, SC 29640
Lisa...thanks so much...it's on its way...thanks...
Nolan, good idea...the International parts guy said he had 3 different #'s, and they were all gray...lol
ATTENTION!!!!!!
We need to stop calling the CPS' by their Color!
This is important because:
Aftermarket CPS's from other companies dont pay attention to color. The one I am putting in my truck from Standard Motor Co. is black in color.
So I ask everyone from now on when you see people call CPS's by color we need to ask them to specify if it is a Original OE CPS. Once ford comes out with another Gray one we are all going to be horribly confused...
Just a thought.
We need to stop calling the CPS' by their Color!
This is important because:
Aftermarket CPS's from other companies dont pay attention to color. The one I am putting in my truck from Standard Motor Co. is black in color.
So I ask everyone from now on when you see people call CPS's by color we need to ask them to specify if it is a Original OE CPS. Once ford comes out with another Gray one we are all going to be horribly confused...
Just a thought.
Nolan, good idea...the International parts guy said he had 3 different #'s, and they were all gray...lol
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I have started a thread listing CPS part #'s...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-your-cps.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-your-cps.html
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From: Easley, SC 29640
I gave you some reps for this...i hope you got 'em...thanks again...
Smokin
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Awesome...you're aces...i'm spending tommorrow doing the uvch quarter mod, hopefully that'll take care of the #7 misfire issue the dealership said i have...lol...and then, with the old, new CPS, all problems will be resolved and i can get to actually doing mods that make more power...lol...
I gave you some reps for this...i hope you got 'em...thanks again...
I gave you some reps for this...i hope you got 'em...thanks again...
Let us know how the new/old CPS works for you.
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From: Citrus & Levy County, FL
Something got lost in communication at my agency
I took my truck in for a transmission service and the recalls. I spoke with a girl service advisor (new to me):
Discussed my recall for the CPS and I told her I had purchased a new one and I had the receipt from Ford for it. She stated they would inspect it and they could reimburse me as they had done it before. I said I did not want them to change out the CPS in my truck.
The tech changed out the in the truck
When I spoke to him he said it was a safety recall and he was required to change it out.
I have done a lot business there, I have known my regular service advisor for years and he has been straight up with me with good advice. The Service Manager we know from doing business outside Ford stuff. And to top it off my I have a family member who oversees a fleet operation who contracts with them for their service also.
The tech who changed out the CPS I feel did what he felt was right and to ensure he did not do anything to jeopardize his job, especially in these times. Part of my thoughts on that is he personally knows members of my family.
So why the rambling on… well they comped me my transmission service, a lube job and a suspension inspection. Pointed out the wear on my brake pads (I will post this later). And the check is in the mail for the
We talk about Ford (agency, jokingly referred to) and the forum, I believe a edict may have been pushed out requiring this to be done.
Truck is running OK, I have not programmed it back up yet though and not driven far. We’ll see.
I took my truck in for a transmission service and the recalls. I spoke with a girl service advisor (new to me):
Discussed my recall for the CPS and I told her I had purchased a new one and I had the receipt from Ford for it. She stated they would inspect it and they could reimburse me as they had done it before. I said I did not want them to change out the CPS in my truck.
The tech changed out the in the truck
When I spoke to him he said it was a safety recall and he was required to change it out.
I have done a lot business there, I have known my regular service advisor for years and he has been straight up with me with good advice. The Service Manager we know from doing business outside Ford stuff. And to top it off my I have a family member who oversees a fleet operation who contracts with them for their service also.
The tech who changed out the CPS I feel did what he felt was right and to ensure he did not do anything to jeopardize his job, especially in these times. Part of my thoughts on that is he personally knows members of my family.
So why the rambling on… well they comped me my transmission service, a lube job and a suspension inspection. Pointed out the wear on my brake pads (I will post this later). And the check is in the mail for the
We talk about Ford (agency, jokingly referred to) and the forum, I believe a edict may have been pushed out requiring this to be done.
Truck is running OK, I have not programmed it back up yet though and not driven far. We’ll see.
Last edited by F250GO43; Feb 11, 2010 at 07:53 AM. Reason: word
