Stranded! Help stalls after running! Mothers day
#11
Yep.
http://www.f150online.com/forums/art...placement.html
If you can source one now, recommend a Motorcraft fer best reliability.
If not Dorman will do. Ensure the standoffs are used.
MGD
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#16
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Thread Starter
The fpdm doesn't move at all when I try to move it. Looks corroded idt I saw it was spaced away from the cross member though. Has anyone wrapped in in electrical tape or done any mods to prevent this in the future? I can see the pictures thanks
#17
Without removing it to inspect the back, you can't be sure it isn't similarly corroded ( with the PCB exposed) like the one pictured above in screw4us's post. Even a tiny pinhole will allow water to enter - rendering it inop.
Don't wrap a new one in tape - it needs to breathe (the backplate is a heatsink). A light coat of Fluid Film will suffice.
They should be inspected (and the area cleaned) seasonally - when you do yer spare tire / winch maintenance. Everyone does that, right?
The only Mod I know will work is to relocate the unit into the cab - bolted directly to the rear cab wall. Requires harness fabrication.
Carry a spare to avoid being stranded.
MGD
Last edited by MGD; 05-11-2014 at 08:57 AM.
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#18
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Thread Starter
Thanks mgd! Waiting till 9 to get the part when the store opens.(if they have it) if not I can have it Tuesday from Amazon. That's two missed days of work though. Is this something commonly carried in stock? Price range?
#19
Depends on the parts outlet - some places do carry stock. I've seen them at most all the major storefronts. Usually less than $100 for Dorman. Motorcrafts will be 50%-100% more - especially from a Dealer.
Don't thank us yet - it's not 100% certain to be the solution until you've tried it, lol.
Praying that it is, though....
good luck
MGD
Last edited by MGD; 05-11-2014 at 09:24 AM.