7.3L Recall

[Justinlw]

Who want's a free CPS?? Ford announced today that they will recall all 7.3l diesels to answer a request from the highway safety commission to repair the faulty cam position sensors that they have been installing. It would be nice if they pay us back for the many that we've already purchased through the years.

[dartman48]

I logged into the link to see if my truck qualified for the recall, and it does. My CPS (CMP) has never failed, but that's not to say it won't tomorrow.
Will Ford give me the sensor without installing it? Or do they insist on making the install themselves? I'd like to have the CPS in my "First Aid" box.

[Justinlw]

Go let them install the new one, and keep your old one as a spare.

try to get the old one back from them.

[pipelayerjdh]

I just replaced mine this weekend

[sldghamr]

i replaced mine as well. except mine is not under the recall cuz it's a 96.

[bluestroker]

what years are this through cause I have a couple friends with some 7.3 that I will let them know about this

[firefooll]

WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is recalling 1.17 million trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to fix an engine sensor that could lead to engine stalling.

The recalled vehicles are all from the 1997-2003 model years with 7.3 liter diesel engines, including the Ford E-Series van, Excursion full-size sport utility vehicle, and F-450 Super Duty and F-550 Super Duty trucks.





The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site that the camshaft position sensor located on the engine could function intermittently and lead to an engine stall and potential crash.

The sensor is an electrical component that helps regulate the fuel going into the engine.

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.

Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with a new one free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around Dec. 17, with mailing of notification letters to be completed in phases by May 2008. Owners can contact Ford at (866) 436-7332.

[pipelayerjdh]

It says they will replace faulty CPS's free, so, I guess you have to take it in after it fails.

[firefooll]

i was hopeing that i was the ICP.