[talonf20]

Hoping for some input. I've never owned a diesel and I'm looking at an 02 Excursion 7.3 4x4 with 105k miles. I paid for an inspection at the dealer and they found the the high pressure oil pump is faulty and needs replacing to the tune of $1300. Is this something that could have caused additional damage to the vehicle? Is this a "fair" price for this repair?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[vettejeep]

Hoping for some input. I've never owned a diesel and I'm looking at an 02 Excursion 7.3 4x4 with 105k miles. I paid for an inspection at the dealer and they found the the high pressure oil pump is faulty and needs replacing to the tune of $1300. Is this something that could have caused additional damage to the vehicle? Is this a "fair" price for this repair?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

When mine went, the truck still ran, mostly OK. It did no other damage. No guarantees since I am not a diesel tech. Mine was a warranty job - I can't imagine that the stealer is the lowest cost place to get it done. OTH: I have had some great work done and gotten good advice from dealer techs - so their training and experience can have value. Getting work done right matters - maybe this site or from local friends you can get a recommendation on a shop or mechanic.

 

[catch&release]

If it was me and everything else on the vehicle checked out OK, I'd take about $1500 off what I would have paid, then replace the HPOP myself.

 

[detroitfd]

That's fair price for the dealer to do it, most assuredly somewhere else would be cheaper.

When I bought my truck (dealer), I got it home in January and it wouldn't start. Took it back, they found one of the pistons in the pump was bad, and they replaced it (said it was $1400 IIRC). The tech said it was good I bought it in winter because in warmer temps it would have started just fine since the oil flows easier in warm temps.

Best idea is to ask here for a reputable shop in yer area and see what they'd do it for. But certainly offer the dealer that much less and then either have them do it, or go elsewhere.

When they put my new one in, I took the truck from Michigan to Maine on a camping trip, and one of the orings failed (it was a faulty oring from the start - they found when replacing it) out on the road. It was easy to find a Ford dealer that would take care of it for me, as opposed to getting the shop back home to come to Maine.

If I were you, I'd just tell Ford to fix it and pay the original price for peace of mind.

Whatever you decide, best of luck.

 

[kodaman]

Hoping for some input. I've never owned a diesel and I'm looking at an 02 Excursion 7.3 4x4 with 105k miles. I paid for an inspection at the dealer and they found the the high pressure oil pump is faulty and needs replacing to the tune of $1300. Is this something that could have caused additional damage to the vehicle? Is this a "fair" price for this repair?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

What is the concern????? You took it in for an inspection.... no stated running concerns.. and the dealer wants money....

I spoke with GrampyJim and he says that something sounds odd... FWIW, he rarely replaces HPOPs... first, he needs a problem that needs fixing....

"Input.... need input" - Johnny 5

 

[talonf20]

Kodaman,

No real concerns...I'm looking to make a long distance purchase and wanted to have a pre-purchase inspection done. The dealer found this problem along with a couple of minor issues. I was wondering what, if any, damage this could be causing to the vehicle. Would it be safe to drive the vehicle 18 hours without repairing the high pressure oil pump. The current owner has been driving it without issue and without knowing about this oil pump needing to be replaced. I'd like to have it fixed close to my home (Tampa) in case there are any issues.

Thanks for all of your responses.

 

[klhansen]

I'd have to agree with kodaman (and GrampyJim) on this. If there aren't any problems, then the HPOP probably doesn't need replacing.

Did they tell you why they thought it needed to be replaced? Low pressure? Even if that's the case, you have to get quite a ways down the troubleshooting procedure before it says "replace HPOP". First things are Injector Pressure Regulator, Injector O-rings, Hose connector leaks, etc.

Sounds like someone's just trying to improve their economic position at your expense. :icon_rolleyes:

And, yes, it's probably fine to drive since the current owner is driving it and didn't even know about this "HPOP issue".

 

[MyPolarisDied]

What he said!

 

[MyPolarisDied]

The dealer is looking to you for a "bail out". That truck is fine, buy it and join the club.