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lennyloewe68

Excursion rough running stalling

My 2003 Ford Excursion with a gasoline engine is giving me some grief. The check engine light is on, and it's running rough, stalling at idle, and jerking when accelerating. I'm thinking it might be the fuel pressure sensor. I've got 146844 km on the clock. Any thoughts?

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liamlion6

The symptoms you describe, especially the rough idle and stalling, do suggest a possible fuel system issue. A defective fuel pressure sensor could indeed be the culprit. Have you checked the sensor's cable and plug connection for any signs of damage or corrosion? A faulty connection there could easily cause those problems. The fuel system relies on maintaining the correct fuel pressure for optimal engine operation. Fuel injectors deliver fuel into the engine's cylinders. A faulty fuel pressure sensor will negatively affect the fuel injection and overall performance.

lennyloewe68 (Author)

Yeah, I gave the plug a look, but didn't see anything obvious. Is there a way to test the sensor itself to be sure that's the problem?

liamlion6

Testing the sensor directly requires specialized equipment and a good understanding of electrical diagnostics. If a visual inspection of the wiring and connections didn't reveal any obvious issues, it might be prudent to have a qualified technician diagnose the problem. Given the potential impact on fuel delivery and engine performance, I recommend taking your vehicle to a workshop.

lennyloewe68 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. Turns out it was a defective cable to the fuel pressure sensor. Replaced it, and it's running fine now. Cost me 95€ at the shop.

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