'06 starts, idles rough and dies

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bnicov

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First real problem with my expedition. Its an '06 Ltd. It will start, run rough then sputter and die. If I give it throttle, it dies. I am thinking fuel pump but if anyone has any other ideas....
 

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Is the check engine light on? Do you have access to a scantool to read codes and look at fuel pressure and so on?

Fuel pump is not a common failure point on these. The FPDM, Fuel Pump Driver Module, is a very common failure point, usually it just dies and gives you a crank, no start, but check that first. It's mounted on a bracket behind the drivers side rear tire on the frame. Also make sure your fuel filter is good.

Other than that, before you start pulling the tank down to replace it you need to get a scantool and check fuel pressure. If fuel pressure is good, then it's not that. Throwing parts at it on a whim without proper diagnosis will waste your money and your time, unless you get lucky of course.
 
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I pulled off the FPDM, it was rotted. The back by the plug was crumbling. Ordered in a new one plugged it in and she fired right up. I pulled the old one apart to see where it failed. The board was in good shape except by one of the contacts which was badly corroded. I filled up the plug with dieletric grease and bolted it in. Not bad. $120Cdn for the part.
 

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If the new one did not come with stand off washers I recommend adding some. The corrosion is caused by the FPDM sitting against the frame.
 
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