Power Stroke Cam Sensor Failure

[JBMANN52]

It seems that the failure of the cam sensor on the Ford 7.3 PSD is quite common. I understand that it not uncommom for them to give it up while traveling up and down the highway leaving the stranded traveler scratching his head in wonder. I just had mine replaced but thankfully the F250 it was installed in was parked in the garage when it failed. And when it fails, your are shut down. From my searching the internet PSD forums there are many who have had to replace the unit. It appears to be a 30 minute do-it-yourself project and several in the forums stated that they carry a spare sensor, a 10mm socket, a ratchet with a 3" extension for the roadside replacement in their glovebox. I found them available at most online auto parts houses, of coarse the dealer has them and there is also a couple of sellers on Ebay that has them for around $50.00 to $60.00. Expect to pay considerable more at the parts house and dealer. No........... I paid $164.00 for the unit and $75.00 labor for my recent work but I will have one in the glove box and will know where it installs in the engine for next time.