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Explorer

May 19, 2020

V10 Eng, desperate in need of help

I have a 2003 Ford F250 P/Up with 124K miles. In April just before heading back to Sac Ca, I made a u turn and the p/up died. The eng would barely run for a sec or 2 then die and would not restart. Called Good Sam for a tow but in the hour it took them to go 11 miles the eng cooled off and low and behold it started. I thought it was prob the gas filter so I replaced that and drove it nearly 700 miles with no problem. Today I made a run out to the dump and it died again when I made a left turn. After an hour or so it started. I took it over to the Service place that I like to have them check it out. Said the only way they could check it, it would have to be having the same problem. he checked with 3 mec and they said the same thing. They could check everything at $120.00 an hr. I spend nearly $1K having all new everything installed 2 yrs ago. I have a 4,000 mile trip planned this summer and until I find the problem I am dead in the water. Elk Grove Ford just called me telling me they have a new Ford with the 7.3 Eng for $53,000. Any one know or think they know what the problem is with my V10 eng ?

36 Replies

samsontdog
Explorer
May 20, 2020
The truck only stalled twice in 124,000 miles. Both times very slow as I was making a u turn and today when I was parking. Fiest time the tank was nearly full and today nearly empty.wireing is all nearly new
Lantley
Nomad
May 20, 2020
Will the truck stall if you recreate the scenario? If you do a quick u turn will truck stall? If so I would try to narrow down issue to fuel or electric.
Does it stall if tank is full to the top vs. 1/2 empty.

Does it stall if you let off the gas vs. flooring it in the turn?
As someone mentioned any lose wires?
An unreliable tow vehicle is a deal breaker
Dutch_12078
Explorer III
May 20, 2020
Check the motor mounts. A bad one may allow the motor to lay over too far on tight turns, either shorting some wiring or pinching a hose...
Lwiddis
Explorer II
May 20, 2020
The postponement of a 4000 mile trip is not a desperate act.
BFL13
Explorer II
May 20, 2020
If you mean "pick-up" try the TV forum. By "cooled off" did you mean it showed too high on the temp gauge when it happened?

Since it happens on turns, suspect the float in the gas tank? Or your engine battery shifts over on the turn and loses a connection?
Lwiddis
Explorer II
May 20, 2020
Your choice but “They could check everything at $120.00 an hr.“ is the option I’d choose IF your unit wasn’t 18 years old. No need to be desperate.