Common questions

How long does cranking time exceeded mean?

How long does cranking time exceeded mean?

Cranking time exceeded is a code which will occur on certain models of Fords (such as the Ford Fiesta, Focus, Mode, Taurus and F150). It happens when an attempt to start the vehicle has occurred for more than 60 seconds in total, without the vehicle starting.

How many times does a Ford 7.3 start?

My 99.5 250 hp 7.3 has just started doing the long crank issue. Truck has always started on the second to third time the engine turns over. Now its 8 or 10 times before it starts. I went to the store and it started fine, went to leave store, and it was 8-10 times and has been that way for a week now.

What’s the life of a Ford 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel?

Ford 7.3L diesels are also getting pretty old. As such, most potential failures are fair game given the age and mileage. Nonetheless, the 7.3 PowerStroke has a B50 life of roughly 350,000 miles. In other words – about 50% of these 7.3L engines last longer than 350,000 miles.

Why does my Ford Power Stroke not have a long crank?

New injectors (beans stage 1’s) & batterys last month. If I have it running, shut it off then start it back up right away it doesn’t have a long crank. Also noticed that the charge guage reads pretty low for a little while then pops up to where it usually runs after start up warm or cold.

Can a 7.3 power stroke engine cut out?

A faulty 7.3L Power Stroke CMP can cause the engine to cut out and eventually die. This may make it not start until it sits or is reset on the batteries. There is an easy way to make sure yours is good. On the Old Body Style (OBS), check if your tachometer moves while cranking. If it does your 7.3 PowerStroke cam position sensor is good.

How long does a Ford 7.3 Powerstroke last?

Nonetheless, the 7.3 PowerStroke has a B50 life of roughly 350,000 miles. In other words – about 50% of these 7.3L engines last longer than 350,000 miles. That’s pretty respectable even among diesel engines that are known to outlast gasoline engines. Ford 7.3L diesels are strong internally and have what it takes to last.

How long does it take for a Ford 7.3 to start?

After I changed the fuel filter it started and ran rough so I let it idle for about 30 minutes. After that it has always started up fine but it has to turn over 8-10 times when before it only took 2-4 times. I had a 24V CTD before this and it would literally start on the first turnover so it frustrates me to have to wait so long for it start.

Is the Ford 7.3 power stroke engine reliable?

Overall, the 7.3 Power Stroke is a reliable engine. It has its fair share of common issues, however they’re pretty minor problems in the grand scheme. Ford 7.3L diesels are also getting pretty old. As such, most potential failures are fair game given the age and mileage.

New injectors (beans stage 1’s) & batterys last month. If I have it running, shut it off then start it back up right away it doesn’t have a long crank. Also noticed that the charge guage reads pretty low for a little while then pops up to where it usually runs after start up warm or cold.

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Ruth Doyle