looks like ford is doing something about the 7.3 cam sensors

[WDixon27]

Ford recalls 1. 1 million vehicles - Yahoo! News

 

[msperos]

It's about time. My coworker has had three replaced so far. But he is still lusting after the new Fords

 

[DWeiler]

Only had to do 1 so far in my company 01 F450 cubevan with 225,000 miles(360,000km),if i remember right i think it went at around 150,000 miles,maybe i have more time on this one. DW

 

[midlife crisis]

So- my adventure of being stranded on the side of the road last year comes back to haunt me.

It begs the question, Will I get reimbursed for the tow bill and the being financially violated by the furd dealer?

 

[RHestand]

Ford recalls 1. 1 million vehicles - Yahoo! News

Hey, thanks a bunch for the timely thread and link.

My nephew just called last night from Ark. about his 03 ferd 7. 3 having those same symptoms.

I just called him and gave him the info. I'm not sure but I think I heard him jump-up and click his heals.

Thanks again,

Ray

 

[Crash&Burn]

This recall does or does'not include pickup trucks??????

 

[bmoeller]

Makes it look like it leans more to the passenger and work truck (heavy or always towing) vehicles doesn't it?

It is something that could happen to ANY brand engine that uses a sensor to tell the engine where TDC #1 compression is. What makes this engine so special? Does seem more prone to it than others, but still.

Some guys never have to replace the sensors, and others, the engine eats them like candy. Just the luck of the draw.

 

[DCreed]

most of those types work off magnetic pick-up so probably a tolerance problem which would vary block to block and sensor to sensor.

 

[hintonJ]

Saw the info for the recall on the newsline on the bottom of the screen on Fox news this a. m. , so it looks like the recall is already in effect?

 

[TWilkening]

Now if only Dodge would do a similar recall for our 24 valve lift pumps...

 

[FDavid]

Talk about weird, I was going to make a thread asking for info on the 7. 3 cam sensor. Even though I am a diehard cummins guy, I came across a deal on a 02 f250 that I don't think I can pass up. Now the question is, can someone explain to me a lil more about the cam sensor? I remember reading a while back about a guy that kept a few extra in his glove box. Are they pretty easy to change? Anything else to look for on a 7. 3 if its staying pretty close to stcok? Thanks for the help fellas.

 

[MMeier]

My coworker has had three replaced so far. But he is still lusting after the new Fords

Poor guy! :-laf

 

[DWeiler]

Talk about weird, I was going to make a thread asking for info on the 7. 3 cam sensor. Even though I am a diehard cummins guy, I came across a deal on a 02 f250 that I don't think I can pass up. Now the question is, can someone explain to me a lil more about the cam sensor? I remember reading a while back about a guy that kept a few extra in his glove box. Are they pretty easy to change? Anything else to look for on a 7. 3 if its staying pretty close to stcok? Thanks for the help fellas.

Driven probable upwards of 500,000 miles now(on my second one). Sure you could carry a spare,heck every vehicle has its share of problem,but i think for a comparision with Cummins to Powerstroke plenty of Dodge guys have replaced more lift pumps and VP44 than Ford cam sensors. Luck of the draw i guess, for the Ford 7. 3 is is a alright/decent motor,definitly underpowered,don't like cold weather/very poor mileage loaded or not,but i don't drive the snot out of it/but i"m not easy on it either . It is used to deliver bread throughout the city,some rural--200 miles a day loaded to the max box capacity. I have replace just about everything "externally"(starters/alternators,PS pump,idler arm bearing/waterpump etc,but my current ride is still on its original turbo/injectors/glow plugs---nothing has been touched or opened up for the most part internally. I d say buy it if the price is right. DW--- PS no flame or war intended.

 

[DCreed]

I have to agree with Dweiler, If only Dodge/Cummins would step-up and recalled the failed lift pumps or KDPs alot more faith in the products factory backing would've been established . That is why ther are die hard furd guys. yes its not the best but furd still cares about ME. If you're a Cummins buyer you were told "sorry but there is no problem like that. " We as Cummins owners love this forum as a needed resource for the longevity of our beloved trucks as the factory has left us on our own to fix design flaws and figure it all out. I would bet 10x as many 2nd gen Dodges have been towed as 7. 3 furds and THEY get a recall??

 

[tgordon]

I read on a IH tractor site where guys were using the sensors of the DT466 and not having any problems. But a lot of them were woundering the same thing about reimbersement for past sensors installed, tow bills, labor and etc. since this goes onto trucks up to 10 years old if I recall.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

From the Y! article:

"Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis said there have been 14 accidents associated with the problem, but no injuries reported.



In the event of an engine stall, Jarvis said drivers traveling at speeds greater than 30 miles per hour would have full power steering and power braking, allowing them to pull over to the side of the road.



At speeds below 30 mph, the motorists would still have braking and steering functions, he said. "



Ummm... anyone else read this and wonder what Mr. Jarvis is smoking? :-laf



Beers,



Matt

 

[05mxdiesel]

Went through 3 in the 4 years that I had my 97 psd. The ford dealer quoted me $320 to replace the first one. I figured out how to do it and it took me all of five minutes for a $80 part. Imagine driving down the road at 70mph and suddleny the motor takes a dive and then comes back to life. Luckily the ones that went bad on me never left me stranded in a no start condition.