Five problems related to camshaft position sensor have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 2001 f250 7. 3 diesel that has stalled or died usually at low speeds while trying to stop or turn a corner. Resulting in a loss of power steering and power brakes. The check engine light has never come on. I have taken it to a mechanic and was told if the check engine light was not on he could not check for a trouble code. He also said it most likely is a camshaft position sensor. I checked with Ford,they want over $500. 00 to replace it. The truck is now out of warranty and I don't want to spend $500. 00 and that not fix the problem.
Vehicle was stalling without warning. This could either be at a stop or moving. After troubleshooting, I localized the problem to the camshaft position sensor. I took it to rivertown Ford and asked them to please check it for cps error codes, and basically got blown off as if I did not know what I was talking about. I replaced the cps and it is no longer stalling. This is very dangerous - I nearly wrecked going around a corner at less than 35 miles per hour when it stalled and lost power brakes and power steering.
2001 Ford super duty pickup with 7. 3 diesel, while driving down highway the motor will stop running,which will effect the power steering as well as the brakes. I had the Ford company check for the problem, it was the camshaft position sensor, after checking with other sources, this is a common occurrence which should be corrected.
Traveling at normal speed. The engine would shut off, as if it had run out of fuel. . After doing this three times, I replaced the cam shaft sensor. I have had no problem since.
Cam shaft position sensor has failed 2 different times on a 2001 powerstroke Ford f250. First time while driving through a parking lot. Second time on the road at highway speeds. Vehicle was difficult to stop and steer due to loss of power steering and power brakes.