Now it dies out at low speeds in town driving leaving me with no brakes or steering. Keeping the air filter clean and regularly replacing a dirty air filter can improve fuel economy and engine performance. The dealer informed the consumer, the diesel engine was designed with copper sleeves or cups around the fuel injectors. Please refer to the core return instructions included with the part or contact customer service for more details. When purchasing a replacement cps, the parts guy said they sell a lot of these as in they fail often. Braking and low acceleration occur in intersections frequently I have discovered. Also, an act of Federal law sometimes provides protection for certain components, like emissions equipment.
This causes loss of power brakes and steering. Ford does pay for the part and it is the same part each time, a cam sensor, but I have to pay for the towing and the deductible. Overall this truck starts every time and rides better than all the other trucks ive owned. The front bench seat isn't comfortable and cuts off the circulation in my legs. It picked right back up almost immediately and continued to run for about a mile. I accidentally hit a log and partially closed the exhaust pipe and put a huge dent in the fender. When it fails, the engine stalls.
Since the fuel system was pressurized it injected diesel fuel into the coolant circulating in the engine. This is extremely dangerous, and it is the same part that is failing. Consumer writes in regards to a strong diesel fuel odor and finding fuel on the passenger side of the engine compartment in the cab of the vehicle. We went and had some lunch and it was ready upon our return. Caused complete and immediate engine shutdown, loss of power steering and substantial challenge in steering out of corner.
The engine would have to be taken apart, the heads would have to be removed and the injector cups replace. I didn't notice any decrease in performance. It idled fine for a while so I thought maybe a connector was loose and I had fixed the problem. Every once in awhile you engineers just get it right , this is one of those examples. Title: Clear Transmission: Automatic Engine: Power Stroke 7. Truck cooled and restarted then died approx 2 min later.
This truck is ready to take your family on the next outdoor adventure, while achieving great fuel economy. I started looking on web sites to find out how many people had been having this same type failure and it seems to be a very common problem. But if you dont like a louder truck its not for you but if you want a bad toy or work with the truck its the truck for you. I am told that the problem is the cps although I just found that out today. This was on a 4 lane highway at 55-60 mph with no power steering and no power brakes on a 7000 truck. I am proud every time I step up into it.
The air filter removes and traps dust, dirt, and other contaminants from the air being pulled into the engine. Original Warranty An original warranty is the warranty associated with a vehicle when it is brand new. I decided to continue on my way to work. Drove 12 hours straight before feeling fatigued unlike my smaller trucks in the past. Please refer to the core return instructions included with the part or contact customer service for more details.
I love the room in this big cab with 4 full sized doors. I only have 57,000 miles on the truck, and as I said, it is extremely dangerous, as when it goes, there is no warning, it simply dies. It is a true workhorse and loves to cruise at 60-70 mph even towing our horse-trailer. I just turn the key and away I go. It is typically located inside an air cleaner or an air filter box for easy access and replacement. The original warranty is often broken down into multiple sections, including: Basic Warranty: Typically covers everything except for parts that wear out through normal use of the vehicle. It is beautiful and reliable though a hard start in cold weather.
Truck will restart and problem may or may not return immediately. Fortunately I was in the outside lane and not traveling at 65 mph or the accident could have been very serious. On June 2 2007 engine quit 3 times in a half hour time period,replaced camshaft sensor at my expense warranty expired on Jan 1 2007. Towed many a Chevy and dodge from tough places. When this sensor fails you loose all power assist and the steering becomes very hard and breaks are at best no existent.
You can receive a refund by returning a suitable old core. Friendly and responsive staff when dealing with Sergio and Gabriel. Ford sucks at painting trucks. Customer responsible for return shipping on core items. Seemed to be widespread problem needing to be addressed. Single owner, Low miles, and well maintained through out its life. Replace sensor with spare I had with me due to multiple failures over the years made me aware to keep an extra with me at all times.
This is not debatable, it is fact. On two of those instances, I was very lucky not to have had a terrible accident. A clogged air filter can cause misfiring, unusual engine sounds, or a gas smell when starting your car. I pulled back out onto the highway and no problems. Corrosion Warranty: This warranty focuses on protecting you from holes caused by rust or corrosion in your vehicle's sheet metal. You will never have any problems as long as you do the regular maintinance. The truck and paperwork were waiting for me when I arrived today to pick up the truck.