PCM module died in F450 - Diesel Forum

Cram · 05-04-2007, 12:14 AM

As some of you may already know I had to have my F450 towed last week, but have waited to make a post until the truck was fixed so I could report exactely what happened.

My truck at about 40 miles per hour with 24000 pounds on behind just shut off. I was able to coast to the side of the road. I removed the backhoe from the goosneck trailer I was towing and called Ford Road Side Service. The truck was covered and they stated that they would cover the first $200.00 dollars for towing the trailer. It was not an issue as the tow truck driver towed the F450 with the goosneck attached.

On Monday my local ford dealer figured out that it was the trucks PCM (Computer) By Wenesday they had the part and got me back up and running today. I can't see the computer being a common issue, at least let's hope not, as sudden stalling in traffic is pretty dangerous.

The truck has black soot in the exhaust, a reliable diesel mechanic at the dealership believes it is not a problem. They also did the reflash for fire breathing and I did not seem to lose any power.
Thanks,
Marc

EDAZS · 05-04-2007, 01:54 AM

Did they pop one in from a 4.30 truck and give you 350/650. Wouldn't that be nice.

Cram · 05-04-2007, 02:22 AM

I actually thought that would be pretty cool at first, but I would rather have reliability than more power. I routinely pull 24K and do not want to push my luck.

mountie · 05-04-2007, 12:27 PM

Great to see you were fixed up in no time. I don't think a computer failure is common.FIrst one I've heard of.

Sequoia · 05-04-2007, 03:40 PM

Glad it all worked out. Sounds like you have a serious machine to pull so you can't be down waiting for parts when you need to be out working that thing. I also would doubt a PCM is a common issue, but my woman tells me I am wrong quite a bit about stuff. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Cram · 05-05-2007, 01:16 AM

There was an up side to this truck having problems. It broke down while I was on my way to clear property for the general manager of my local Ford dealership. He is on a deadline to get this property cleared so the well driller can get in there and drill him a well. It was great that he got a good taste of how important it is to have a reliable truck.

Sequoia · 05-05-2007, 02:54 PM

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There was an up side to this truck having problems. It broke down while I was on my way to clear property for the general manager of my local Ford dealership. He is on a deadline to get this property cleared so the well driller can get in there and drill him a well. It was great that he got a good taste of how important it is to have a reliable truck.

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How SWEET is That!!! Haha. Nice.