I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a '02 Excursion with the 7.3 and just recently as I was driving along the engine just cut out...I was able to restart it and continue on.
It has happened 3 other times....could this be a fuel issue or
electrical? Any ideas where to start looking would help.
Thanks,
Tom

please post your vin#. That sounds alot like the cmp sensor. there is a recall on all DI 7.3 trucks for the CMP sensor. the problem (how it was explained to me) is that the engine wears over time. the CMP is a direct input for the IDM to control the injection system. the sensor is a hall effect and the beginning sensor was not strong enough (hall effect produces a magnetic field and im assuming they either mad the sensor longer or they increased its strength) the cam starts to walk a little when driving mostly while crusing for awhile. most customers complain of it dying on the highway and it starts right back up. there are usually codes in the system. think a p0348 (could be wrong though). ford saw it was a saftey issue to loose all power and recalled the trucks in waves. the recall is issued on all trucks but they send the owner letters out in waves to help keep stock of the replacement part and not to overload the dealer.

so, yeah... post the vin and if you have that recall open it is the best place to start.

and.. thats a sweet looking top gun you got there!

Thanks for the response and for the Gun....

Here is the Vin# 1FMSU41F52EA77715

Thanks again!

OH Yeah - I had forgotten about that. I'll throw a fresh coat of wax on it, load the cooler and get it delivered without delay

Another thought I had (just trying to throw out some easy stuff) is that there have been several threads on some of the websites about the IPR nut on the back of the IPR backing off and causing intermittent running issues. Would take seconds to check into that.

VEHICLE INFORMATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
2002 EXCURSION BODY STYLE
XLT 4 DR WAGON 4X4 ENGINE
7.3L TURBO - DI
TRANSMISSION
4R100 4SP (DIESEL) AXLE CODE
ENGINE CALIBRATION

PAINT COLOR
OXFORD WHITE SOLID C/C RADIO
AM/FM STRO/CD CHANGER/CLK GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
9200 LB. GVW
AXLE RATIO
3.73 FINAL DRIVE RATIO WHEEL SIZE
7.0 X 16" FORGED ALUM WHL FRONT TIRE
LT265/75R 16D A-T OWL




WARNING MESSAGES
VERIFY STATE REGISTRATION, VIN MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WTY
ARN MESSAGES
GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY START DATE
07/18/2002 BUILD DATE
10/08/2001 SALE MILEAGE
00020
OUTSTANDING FIELD SERVICE ACTIONS
07S57
CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR INSPECTION / REPLACEMENT
09S09
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
EXTENDED COVERAGES
NO ESP INFORMATION AVAILABLE
WARRANTY REPAIR HISTORY
NO RECENT REPAIR HISTORY ON VEHICLE
Click Here for Full Warranty History
| On-line 1878
END OF OASIS REPORT FOR 1FMSU41F52EA77715

so, go get to the dealer. you have a free CMP sensor and speed control mod comming your way. bet you a case of beer it takes care of it. these recalls are free of charge and when making an appointment have your vin handy and say you have the 07S57 and 09S09 open. they will take care of free of charge. go to a ford store not a lincoln mercury one.

glad to see we are on the same page

Thanks for the info....taking it in today....

If you ever get out to the left coast I'll have the Gun and the beer ready...

ill keep that in mind.

keep me posted. we will keep on her after the recall. but i bet the CMP is your problem cause.

how is the truck doing?