three threads merged

 

Sorry about that, this is what happens when you keep opening new threads. Someone else has a thread going right now on a very similar issue and did post a pic of the FPDM. Pull yours down and check it!

P0183 is Engine Fuel Temperature Sensor 'A' Circuit High Input.


Possible causes
- Faulty Engine Fuel Temperature Sensor
- Engine Fuel Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
- Engine Fuel Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

From what I can find out, it's combined with the fuel pressure sensor and is attached to the fuel rail. It's an $85 part, it has an electrical connector and a vacuum line on it. However, if it's only throwing a P0183, this shouldn't cause your specific issue, it's a lot more likely the FPDM. It wouldn't hurt to clean and reseat the electrical connector and make sure the vacuum line isn't cracked, mushy, or broken.

 

Thank you I ordered an fpdm it should be here today I'll try that first. And I'm new to all this sorry for the inconviences of many threads.

 

You ordered a FPDM without checking yours first? Hope you ordered a Motorcraft and not a Dorman.

 

I ordered from Napa didn't know there was a difference.

 

Still - you ordered one without looking at yours first?

 

Yeah motorcraft is factory doorman is just aftermarket they didn't call for two different types if it's not right I'll just take it back its from Napa. I like to have my parts ready when I take one off to put the other right on.

 

The reason I asked is the Dormans have a very high failure rate. You get what you pay for, it's 1/2 the price of a Motorcraft. Dormans can be had for around $55, Motorcrafts are over $100. The Dorman WILL work, as long as it's not bad out of the box. Make sure you clean the crossmember thoroughly and use the standoffs in the kit to prevent corrosion. Read over the thread I linked in post #2.

 

Oh well I got the $130 one

 

I found one in the NAPA catalog, it's a Dorman and is $98.10. Hopefully if they are charging you $130 it's a MC.

 

I hope so I went and pulled the old one off just a min ago and it is a little corroded on the back but the plastic is busted between it and the housing and you can see dirt all inside there so surely that's my problem

 

Yep!

 

Turns out the fpdm wasn't the problem. Still doing same thing

 

At least you caught the FPDM before it did die. If you want to replace the sensor rockauto.com stocks them, Motorcraft part number CM5230, Ford part number 5C3Z9G756AA, $96.99 plus shipping.