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[21rangerCactus]

I drove through two major world class monsoon rain storms in South Carolina. The truck swallowed enough water via the intake to almost stall at a stop sign when taking off. It did this twice, water ended up in the intercooler, then went down the intake when I started up again. It almost died in the middle of the intersection both times.

When I got home I researched the issue and found it to be a known problem with all ecoboost engines. A fellow in the pan handle of Florida with an F150 traded his in when it happened to him while in a rain storm pulling his 22 foot 4-horse horse trailer. He said he can't afford to have this happen. The pan handle of Florida sees a LOT of heavy rain storms.

I suspect this is what killed my first DPFE sensor.

I tried searching this issue and came up with nothing. Could you provide links on this situation?

The dpfe is on the exhaust side. That would be a lot of water going through your engine to get to the dpfe. It's amazing it didn't hydrolock.

Btw.. I live in south Louisiana. I've been through some big storms and flooded streets... So far so good.

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[subquark]

Ford part number is KA1Z5L200A and all Rangers from 2019 to 2023 use this part number, so you should be good to go

Thanks and dang! I guess I HAVE to order this, even though I have an extended warranty ... =D

 

[AzScorpion]

Thanks and dang! I guess I HAVE to order this, even though I have an extended warranty ... =D

David what happened to you? You're not using pronouns now are you?

 

[subquark]

David what happened to you? You're not using pronouns now are you?

I'm always looking for a deal ...

Did someone say cheap beers at Ladies Night at the bar???

 

[TJC]

I tried searching this issue and came up with nothing. Could you provide links on this situation?

The dpfe is on the exhaust side. That would be a lot of water going through your engine to get to the dpfe. It's amazing it didn't hydrolock.

Btw.. I live in south Louisiana. I've been through some big storms and flooded streets... So far so good.

It was a post in one of the F-150 forums. The fellow had a new 3.5 V6 Ecoboost F-150. It has been 4 years since I researched it and I did not bookmark it.

But I just did a quick search and found this... it is not the original post from the F150 owner, but it speaks to the issue. His truck was a 2020 or 2021 model.

Does Your EcoBoost Shudder? Here's The Problem.
And the video

One last thought, I said that I suspected it killed my DPFE sensor as it failed shortly after these two events. It may be coincidence, but the new one has been fine, and I haven't gone through any storms that were that prolonged and intense since.

I'm not afraid to drive at speed through rain storms, But that night I was on back roads in rural South Carolina at 2am, the rain came down so hard that my wipers on high could not clear the windshield! The noise from the rain hitting the cab was intense. I was reduced to crawling along at 5-10mph...couldn't see the road clear enough to go any faster.

Edit - adding the following for clarity
25 miles down the road after the rain storm I came to a stop at an intersection. The Ranger took off like normal, then stumbled and very nearly stalled, after 5 or 10 seconds it revved back to life... those seconds were spend crossing that intersection! If there had been traffic and a timed crossing we would have been sitting ducks.

It happened again a month later in the same general area with the second encounter of a storm just as severe...again at night.

Anyway, I hope this helps.

 

[hughesjv]

This is what you're looking for, for those new to the DPFE game:

So, I am new...where do these EGR valves reside? I am sure under the hood but a little closer please. Also, I have 56,000 miles and have to my knowledge never had it changed nor am I experiencing any performance issues. Am I just lucky? Thanks in advance, Jim

 

[AzScorpion]

So, I am new...where do these EGR valves reside? I am sure under the hood but a little closer please. Also, I have 56,000 miles and have to my knowledge never had it changed nor am I experiencing any performance issues. Am I just lucky? Thanks in advance, Jim

Jim they're right here and here's a whole thread on it.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...rite-up-lb5z-9j433-b.29247/page-8#post-806992

 

[hughesjv]

Jim they're right here and here's a whole thread on it.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...rite-up-lb5z-9j433-b.29247/page-8#post-806992

Thank you so very much...doesn't look too bad to change...guess I will order.

 

[Blue Streak]

Got mine ordered today along with some transmission fluid.

 

[Andrew27]

Got mine in today! It indeed looks like a Ford part with their name scratched off. Being a technician at an independent shop, this is not out of the ordinary. If the aftermarket cannot make or find a part cheap enough, they will get them from the OEM supplier.

 

[ctechbob]

Got mine in today! It indeed looks like a Ford part with their name scratched off. Being a technician at an independent shop, this is not out of the ordinary. If the aftermarket cannot make or find a part cheap enough, they will get them from the OEM supplier.

Odd that they don't even bother scratching it all off now. The ones I got were pretty thoroughly scrubbed.

 

[2021Ranger]

The 2 I got looked the same as yours Bob..

 

[5thranger]

Thanks and dang! I guess I HAVE to order this, even though I have an extended warranty ... =D

I know I don't have my Ranger anymore and I want to order one. Come to think of it I still have a new one in cabinet when this conversation came up before.

 

[Blue Streak]

Ordered Monday. Fluid came yesterday from Concord NC. DPFE came today from Disputanta, VA. Yes they do indeed scratch a name off. Two separate delivery's one shipping price.

 

[2020FX4]

I just got mine today too and came to post the same as above..... They removed most of what was printed on the sensor.

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