2002 Ford F-350 SD electrical complaints

Filed Apr 22, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 35,587 miles · NY

Loss of the cps sensor on my 02 ford f350. The sensor went out while I was traveling down i87. I was able to pull off the road but the failure left me stranded with no cell service in the middle of a northeaster on 4/16/07.

Filed Apr 22, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 143,000 miles · WA

Driving my 2002 ford superduty f350, no warning, driving in traffic and truck died in a tunnel. Result was cam position sensor. Over $400 in parts, labor and towing bill. Caused traffic to slow down and go around me.

Filed Jan 23, 2007 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · PA · fire

Diesel truck- plugged in at night, factory wiring faulty and caused truck to catch fire truck was totaled.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 46,000 miles · MT

Out of state on vacation. Shut vehicle off and then it wouldn't start. Called ford warranty - only ford dealer in area couldn't get it in until the following week. Talked to friend that is a diesel mechanic who advised that the cps always goes bad in 7.3's and to replace it. Located one at napa for $190.00 - borrowed tools and installed. Truck then started right up and has run fine since. Only 46,000 miles on truck!! Took old cps to local ford dealer along with bill and am attempting to recover expenses under warranty as the manual says it is covered. Local dealer wasn't very optimistic.

Filed Jan 18, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 24,000 miles · GA

This happened several months ago, but my f-350 power stroke had the dreaded cam position failure. My daughter was stuck at an intersection in 5 o'clock traffic and the truck was dead. I carried a spare sensor in the glove box knowing that this is a very common failure. Imagine being in the left lane of the interstate when it decides to fail. Lose power steering and power brakes. Read about cps failures on "thedieselstop.com". Could fail when turning left in front of on coming traffic. I feel this is a very dangerous flaw in this motor.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

2002 ford 350 developed problems with the braking system.*mr the consumer stated even under moderate braking the front rotors warped which caused brake and handling problems. The brakes have been an ongoing problem. The belt tensioner and battery was replaced. The check engine light illuminated.