F250 7.3 ltr diesel

[crobar1]

2003 F250 4 wheel dr started to quit like the fuel filter is plugged. That has been changed and seemed to run for a week or so then just would not start. Pulled the connector off the sensor and reconnected then ok for a few days then a burb while driving one day then the next day after 40 50 miles I stopped and wouldn't start. Replugged the sensor and then ok.
Any ideas?

[Selectron]

The camshaft position sensor (CMP) is a known weak point on the 7.3L diesel engine. I believe it's the subject of a Ford safety recall because of the potentially dangerous stalling issue. You can check if your vehicle is covered under the recall on this Ford page, with further details of the recall on this page.

A couple of other forum members have reported the same issues with unpredictable stalling and near-stalling, first in this thread, in which it was confirmed that the CMP was the culprit, and then in this thread - never did get confirmation on that one but the owner didn't return for further advice so I assume a new CMP fixed the problem.

If you end up doing the replacement yourself, there's some useful information here.