Ford 97-03 Super Duty 7.3 L Power Stroke Cam Position Sensors Recalled

kowe69

wannabe
It has been a topic of discussion here a few times. Ford has finally announced that they are recalling the camshaft position sensors on the 97-03 7.3 liter power stroke trucks. If you own one, you should soon receive a notice in the mail at the address listed on your registration. Or you can call a dealer and give them your VIN to find out if your truck is included in the recall and schedule an appointment for service.

If you have already replaced the sensor you may still qualify. Ford has redesigned the sensor. So if it was replaced with the old style sensor you may be qualify to get it replaced to the new style at no charge. The new sensor is gray with a silver bracket. If you have this sensor, no action is required. The old sensor is black with a gold bracket and is covered under the recall. The cam sensor is located at the 11 o'clock position above the crank pulley and is best viewed from underneath the truck.

If you have paid to have the sensor replaced and it is currently the new sensor you may qualify for reimbursement. Please contact your nearest Ford dealer for details.
 

Kiel

Formerly WJ ZUK
I know I should probably just call, but what if I bring in my old sensor, will they give me a new one?
 

mbryson

.......a few dollars more
Supporting Member
No, the sensor is only covered under the recall when replaced by a technician in the service dept.


:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


That sucks. I've had my truck for two years and I'm on my second sensor. One replaced by me and the other replaced by a shop. I don't know how many the truck munched before that.

I'd like to see them reimburse for any expenses related to that pile of junk sensor.
 

utahxjer

Well-Known Member
Is this the sensor that goes out and your truck just shuts off in the middle of the road! The one that your wife calls you 1 week after you buy it and she's stuck in the middle of Lehi's busiest intersection! The one that shuts your truck off on the way home from the E.R.!!!

Yeah already PAID for that one to get fixed with the newest type. :D

Thanks for the heads up! Gonna check into gettin reimbursed!
 

kowe69

wannabe
Is this the sensor that goes out and your truck just shuts off in the middle of the road! The one that your wife calls you 1 week after you buy it and she's stuck in the middle of Lehi's busiest intersection! The one that shuts your truck off on the way home from the E.R.!!!

Yeah already PAID for that one to get fixed with the newest type. :D

Thanks for the heads up! Gonna check into gettin reimbursed!


Yep! That's exactly the one! :rofl:
 

yellowbronco

Cuts Through Grease !!!
Location
Moab
It's about time!! I just picked up a spare to keep in the glovebox, it's the new style. Not sure about my better halfs truck though...
 
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