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2003 Ford F250 XLT V10 Stalling Issue with B1362 P1000 and P0231 Fault Codes - Diagnosis Help Needed

Model: 2003 F250 Xlt v10 Fault Code: B1362 Posted: 2016-01-11 11:43

I own a 2003 Ford F250 XLT with a 6.8L V10 engine, and I'm experiencing a recurring stalling issue while driving. The truck will suddenly shut off mid-drive, and I have to pull over, place it in park, and restart it. After restarting, the check engine light comes on during the stall but turns off once the engine runs again. I've taken the vehicle to four different mechanics, including a Ford dealership in Elgin, IL, where they diagnosed three stored fault codes: B1362 (P1000), P1000, and P0231. The dealer explained that P0231 relates to fuel pressure issues, but the test results showed normal fuel pressure readings. I replaced the fuel pressure sensor as a fix, which resolved some misfire symptoms, but the stalling issue persists intermittently—especially when cold. The P1000 code appears only during stall events and disappears after restart. I'm now concerned about whether an electrical component or wiring issue (such as a remote starter) could be contributing to this behavior. Any insight into these codes or potential root causes would be greatly appreciated.

Related fault codes
B1362P0231P1000
Comments (5)
Anonymous 2016-01-11 13:11

A wild guess—could there be a remote starter installed? It might interfere with the engine control system, especially during startup or under load.

Anonymous 2016-01-15 10:09

Hi, I have a 2005 Ford F350 5.4L and am experiencing the same stalling issue. I recently replaced the fuel pressure sensor, which helped slightly but now the truck stalls occasionally—mostly when cold. I do have a remote starter installed. Could this be related? Any experience with this?

Anonymous 2016-01-15 15:16

Jimmys408 — are you seeing exactly the same three codes (B1362, P1000, and P0231) without any additional faults? This helps clarify whether it's a shared issue or isolated to specific conditions. Tagging on from another thread—without clear code details, we can't be certain of the root cause.

Anonymous 2016-01-15 16:00

Thanks for the reply. I'm seeing only P1000 via OBD-II. Previously, there were misfire codes related to cylinders 4 and 6, as well as a startup misfire at 1000 RPMs. After replacing the fuel pressure sensor, those issues improved—but stalling still occurs occasionally. The check engine light activates when the truck stalls but goes off once it starts. I do have a remote starter installed and plan to remove it tomorrow—my suspicion is an electrical interference issue.

Anonymous 2016-01-16 11:09

P1000 code: Check fuses—especially the KAM fuse (Key Access Module)—using a multimeter or tester, not just visual inspection. Also verify monitor status and any hidden or pending codes. Note: Erasing fault codes or disconnecting the battery can cause P1000 to reappear.