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It vibrates and the engine shakes SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2009  90000 miles
When my pick up goes over a ramp or hill, it starts to make a rattling noise, as if it doesn't have any oil. If I leave it like that the engine starts vibrating badly, I have to accelerate it briefly for it to go back to normal. And now this is happening more often; I hope anybody can help me or have some experience with this, thanks!
melvin from United States 9 years ago  
ME
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scotty from United States 9 years ago
You have to diagnose it, maybe the oil pump is not working correctly, or the crankshaft is work out
melvin from United States 9 years ago
I forgot to mention that I never had a check engine light or any other warning, but I will take it to the dealership for the diagnostic, thanks for the comment.
emeline from United States 9 years ago
I have the same problem, the oil pum and crankshaft were checked in the dealership and they are in top condition, I haven't been able to solve it
syphorous25 from United States 9 years ago
These engines have a big defect: the gears in the camshaft wear out and damage easily, and then they make a noise as if they were diesel. I had 4 of these trucks and in all I had to change the gears, and then the problem is solved.
melvin from United States 9 years ago
I took it to the dealership and they said it was the timing kit, luckily I sold it and bought the new 2015 model.
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Engine cranks over but won't fire up

Ford F-150 2011 6.2 litre 22000 miles
My 2011 6.2L f-150 worked fine until one evening I parked it and dropped in to see a buddy, I came out 2
Hours later came out and in won't start it'll crank & crank but will not fire I checked fuel pump I can hear it humming it's working fuses are all good and a mechanic checked for codes it said all systems are good why won't it start????????
Stew from Canada 8 years ago  
ST
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Stew from Canada 8 years ago
No one got back to me, I checked all fuses all good , but I know now it's not the fuel system, I tried starting fluid and she didn't fire up, so there is no spark, so tomorrow I'll test for spark to confirm, then I'll check the enjectors
joey from United States 7 years ago
Was running fine then started slowing down. Wouldnt g ove 10 miles hr. Got it home and now wont start. Turns over but no spark, has new coil, plugs d wires, fuse check good, fuel pump works, replaced coil with oldone but still no sprk
Stew from Canada 7 years ago
I ended up getting my truck towed to the dealership, a broken wire in the harness going to the fuel pump relay switch which is located above the fuel tank on the cross member, when the sensor is not working it will not spark , they found the break in the wire and replaced the sensor, cause the location is a common problem, it's not protected very good and basically rots. Hopefully this helps :)

Stew
joey from United States 7 years ago
Thanks stew, my fuel gage wasn't working right but the fuel pump did run, guess its time to drop that fuel tank,
Stew from Canada 7 years ago
Good luck Joey, may the cost stay low:)

Stew
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Low idle and engine dies after warming up

Ford F-150 2006 Super crew cab/5.4L Triton 140000 miles
After starting and engine starts to warm up the idle speed starts to lower to the point when your slowing down the engine dies. Engine will start back up fairly easy but does not want to idle right. You can take off but when you start to slow down and your rpm lowers the engine will die.
Bugs 1 Bunny 2 from United States 8 years ago  
BU
17 reports 
mike from United States 5 years ago
Mine doing the same. I have replaced almost everything.
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Died. Then cranked. Now engine turns over but won't start.

Ford F-150 1998 6 cyl 180200 miles
Truck choked down & died. Then cranked and ran. Now engine turns over but won't crank.
Will from United States 6 years ago  
WI
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Josh from United States 3 years ago
If you happened to have gotten this solved, could you let me know what it was. I'm having that same issue right now.
Aj winkler from United States 8 months ago
Mine to won't start truns over
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Engine turns over but won’t start

Ford F-150 2009 Ford f 150. 5,3  190000 miles
Engine turns over but won’t start
Tater from United States 2 years ago  
TA
2 reports 
Hoakieman from United States 2 years ago
Got code P0627 replaced the FPDM and fuse and ralay are good. Code indicaqtes a bad ground or short in the power, but need diagrams for the 2016 3.5L F150
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Engine problems

Ford F-150 2012 engine 36000 miles
The wrench on dash comes on and cuts power down you have turn off engine and restart
arnie from United States 8 years ago  
AR
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Knuth from United States 8 years ago
Have you seen these two? Maybe those answers help:
http://www.startmycar.com/ford/f-150/p…,
http://www.startmycar.com/ford/f-150/p…

You should scan it and see what error codes you get, let us know!
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Rumble in engine

Ford F-150 1997 F150 pickup 311000 miles
Sounds like the exhaust goes strait to ground
It has 311000km
Ferdi from Canada 6 years ago  
FE
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Ferdi from Canada 6 years ago
It was me spark plugs they where burnt down
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After start short drive engine goes into limp mode, shows wrench

Ford F-150 2014 ecoboost f150 107999 miles
Engine goes into limp mode after short distance after start up. Stop vehicle, turn off, restart engine runs ok. Last time it did it 3 times in a row
Thang from United States 4 years ago  
TH
3 reports 
Thang from United States 4 years ago
If I start the engine, idle for a minute or so, then rev to about 3000 RPM back to idle shut engine off then restart and drive as normal it will not do the limp mode routine??
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Engine won't start

Ford F-150 1997 Extended 146000 miles
Engine won't start except on starting fluid. Can't hear fuel pump kick on.
Hoss from United States 5 years ago  
HO
1 report 
Jenny from United States 4 years ago
Mini fuse to fuel pump relay burns up change it out
netdrummer from United States a year ago
Always check fuses first!
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Will start run for a bit. Turn engine off and can't make it run again.

Ford F-150 1997 4.2L 214875 miles
Once in a while I will start the engine crank turn no problem the truck will start than i shut it off and try starting again it will crank but doesn't run. I did change in line filter I changed the gas pump but the problem remains.
Zyggy from Canada 5 years ago  
ZY
1 reply 
Jenny from United States 4 years ago
Mini fuse to fuel pump relay burns up change it under hood in fuse box
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The engine in but it wont start

Ford F-150 2002 4.6 800000000 miles
The engine has power but it wont start
Elizabeth from other 6 years ago  
EL
1 report 
Clarke from Canada 6 years ago
I have a 2002 Ford Focus svt it turns over but my push button isn’t working any ideas anybody
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Stall engine

Ford F-150 2001 harley davidson 220000 miles
My engine work perfect when is cold,but after some time when is get hot start stall.
januszblazej from United States 6 years ago  
JA
4 reports 
Robenella from Canada 6 years ago
My 2010 f 150 Harley-Davidson only blows cold air out of passengers side but the drivers side works properly
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Engine shakes

Ford F-150 1994  190000 miles
As soon as I start the truck it starts shaking an as I continue to drive it, it still shakes, but it stops shaking as bad if I reach up to 55mph I heard it could be the motor mounts or the harmonic balancer but I have no clue. Any feedback would help an be greatly appreciated.
Jon Kennedy from United States 8 years ago  
JO
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Knuth from United States 8 years ago
Have you seen this one? http://www.startmycar.com/ford/f-150/p…

Sounds like a similar problem!
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Engine starting

Ford F-150 2001 xlt 231000 miles
Sometimes turn key to start hear a click engine won't turn over have to try 5 or 6 times it finally turns over and starts no dragging from starter replaced silinoid but to no avail still does it what could cause this
nick from United States 8 years ago  
NI
2 reports 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
Do you have any warning light like check engine light, or any error code? There could be many problems, especially with fuel delivery: fuel pump, injectors, etc.
Tell me if you have an error code and we can check further. Good luck!
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Blown engine

Ford F-150 2015 2.7l v 6 3600 miles
Purchased truck brand new on January 30 of this year. On April 20th, while driving on us 322 the low oil pressure light came on and the engine immediately began banging. After limping to the curb lane and avoiding an accident, I shut the vehicle down and had it towed to the nearest dealer. Next morning they call and tell me that the engine is blown due to defective oil pump. No warning from the truck, nothing. I use the vehicle for getting around and do not tow anything with it. I have see where others have experienced the same thing. 40k truck that runs for 80 days. $500.00 per day!
Jeff42 from United States 8 years ago  
JE
2 reports 

Engine do no crank no start

Ford F-150 2013 Ecoboost 3.5 130000 miles
After an oveheating then start good and parked then no more crank or start, the warning notice say "Starting system fail" and scanner codes P1299 and U0422
Luis Lucho from United States 4 months ago  
LU

Knock knock engine when acceleration

Ford F-150 2019 Engine 43000 miles
My ford is F150 2019

-When i start the engine there is no problem
-But when i put acceleration the engine start a knock knock
Ahmad Bamoky from United States 2 years ago  
AH

Engine won’t start but has power. Where is fuel shut off switch

Ford F-150 2011 3.5L eco boost  220000 miles
I believe this needs to be reset but I can’tseem to find the switch anywhere. Please help us! Thanks
Klaneable from Canada 2 years ago  
KL

Starter wants to keep running. Now the engine doesn't fire

Ford F-150 2007 4.2L 240000 miles
When when I try and start it the starter wants to keep running so I have to turn the key off and now when I do that it's just the starter going in the engine doesn't want to start before the engine would try and run with the starter going now the engine doesn't run
Poppi from United States 2 years ago  
PO

New engine start issue

Ford F-150 2013  100000 miles
Installed new zero mile engine. Have power and proper grounding, new starter, new fuse box, new coil packs, new plugs. Turns on but will not crank
Charles Mejean from United States 3 years ago  
CH

Sound inside the engine

Ford F-150 2005 pick up truck 16600 miles
The truck start but in 2 minute begin the sound thend turn off
vicente from United States 3 years ago  
VI

Both fuel to engine

Ford F-150 1999 4.2 15000 miles
Turns over will no rank. Very little fuel to the motor
Pea e from United States 4 years ago  
PE
2 reports 

Starting/ Engine

Ford F-150 1998 4.2 v6 170123 miles
I have a f150 1998 I can start it an drive it but when I shut it off an try to restart it, it turn's over but won't start.
Cara Turner from United States 5 years ago  
CA

No fuel to engine

Ford F-150 2001 F 150 13000 miles
Engine won't start, no fuel to engine
David from United States 6 years ago  
DA

Engine crenks but it wont start

Ford F-150 2015 F150 ecoboost 20000 miles
Start button is working engine cranks but it wont start
Homer from Canada 6 years ago  
HO

Engine stumbles and then idles very rough

Ford F-150 1996 Singe cab,4.9 six cylinder 4wd 178886 miles
Engine starts up fine then out of nowhere Stumbles and I does very rough then eventually dies after a few minutes engine will start up fine then it will happen again
jaaford from United States 8 years ago  
JA
13 reports 

Engine stalls

Ford F-150 1987 302 v8 115000 miles
Cold start is ok but after a minute stalls and wont restart for a long time
bertson2 from Canada 8 years ago  
BE
3 reports 

Engine failsafe mode turns on in the dashboard

Ford F-150 2006  250000 miles
I get in the dashboard a message saying engine failsafe mode, and the truck stops working as it should. When I try to put the autothrottle it doesn't respond and in the road if I want to overtake the overdrive doesn't kick in. I've taken it to several shops and to the dealership, but nobody found the failure. What can I do?
TYRZA from United States 9 years ago  
TY
1 report 

Running very bad acts like it's not getting gas no acceleration SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2001 Expedition 5 4 256000 miles
Ok started of only on inclines rough run back fire no acceleration sometimes die completely. Now it is permanent I have changed plugs coils camshaft sensor crankshaft sensor fuel filter. After repairs it runs idles great 5 minutes then back like crap
Expy from United States 2 years ago  
EX
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Slick Rick from United States a year ago
Try cleaning your Mass Air Flow senser with cleaner from part store make sure it's for that senser n clean up throttle body real good with cleaner too. Also change out your PVC valve. I also had cooling fans not coming on as needed replaced couple relays n all is good now. Also check temperature control senser. Had same problems. Truck runs so much better now.
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Expy from United States a year ago
I ended up changing fuel pump and fuel pressure sensor the 1 on tank ran good for a week rite back missing barley would stay running at all disconnected mass air flow sensor not a problem since and getting better gas mileage than ever 16.8 to 17.3 interstate
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Acceleration loss under load

Ford F-150 2005 F150 5.4 3valve 100000 miles
Has power with overdrive off but hesitates and Boggs down when going up hill with overdrive on and acts sluggish when cruising at low speeds with overdrive on. When you step on the gas halfway to the floor or more it Boggs way down before accelerating. I have replaced all 8 coils all 8 spark plugs fuel filter both evap valves and the fuel pump control module and cleaned the mass airflow sensor and dumped fuel system cleaner in the tank.
Buck from United States 8 years ago  
BU
11 reports 
rthaem511 from United States 8 years ago
Sounds like the cat I'm going threw the exact same problem right now trying to figure out how to bypass the o2 sensor on the cat minna a 5.4 01 ford expedition
Chaz from United States 7 years ago
I went through this problem for about 9 months. Replaced icm, computer, disputer, coils, plugs , wires, tps, maf, egr , fuel pressure regulator,. Last thing replaced o2 sensor fixed the total thing. If I was to start over I would get the air right, o2 sensors and maf. Then check fuel pressure, and go from there. Go to a mechanic that can read the obd1 computer to diaganose it better. Good luck
Diesel Jerry from United States 6 years ago
If you have the 4R70E or W transmission there’s an issue with the design of the drum in the transmission and the valves sticking in the valve body. They make a better designed drum to fix the problem.
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When I smoke the motor smoke comes out of my Egr and iac SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 1999 5.4. 4x4 232000 miles
Smoke comes from the Egr not gasket issue it's coming from under the top part where vacuum hooks up to also smoke comes from iac looks like it's coming from the little round part on side and also from unit itself.do these parts suck outside air or are they leaking. Also truck has code p0171 lean on bank 1 that I can't figure out. Any help would be appreciated. I also started the truck and tried the o propane gas bottle and carb cleaner and sprayed it around both WITH no change in motor running. Not sure what to do next except change plugs injectors and coil packs and see if that will solve my p0171 code.
Joey from United States 4 years ago  
JO
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wolfnhogs from United States 4 years ago
I just had this problem as well. I took truck into garage and had intake gaskets replace new hoses and new intake. This cured my issue. Certainly something you may want to have looked into. Job was a little expensive but it was well worth it and I got a great deal on it. They found my intake was cracked, the tube behind intake had somehow broke and was leaking coolant, My truck shook at idle and take up with little power. This job can cost at much as $2000 but it was 1/2 cost at my local garage. I just got truck back and Its like its brand new. Good luck
Joey from United States 4 years ago
Thank you I smoked the motor again and now have no visible leaks anywhere and we smoked it good so now I'm thinking I've got bad sensors.
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CHECK ENGINE light indicates #4 spark plug is misfiring, OK to drive?p SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 1998 F-150 Ford PU 100000 miles
#4 spark plug is misfiring, doesn't affect sound of motor: can I still drive it?
Kennie from United States a year ago  
KE
1 report 
Crow from United States a year ago
It really wouldn't be recommended due to the timing a misfire can mess the timing up which could result in well needing a new motor...11$ for a plug or $1000-$1500 or more for a new motor your choice
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Kennie from United States a year ago
Brakes Plus checked the engine and found a lose wire, attached it and all is solved. Thanks for your concerns. Kennie
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Truck will not start SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2004 Lariat 200000 miles
My daughter was driving the truck she thought that it needed or because the oil pressure gauge was reading low. She then added too much oil without knowing it. As she was driving, the truck just shut off and now will not start back. They have already drained some oil and checked all the spark plugs, and they all seem to be clean and not oily. Now it seems when you’re starting the truck. It is turning over but it’s not getting fuel. What can we try?
Al101 from United States a year ago  
AL
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Al101 from United States a year ago
Ended up having truck towed to a shop. It has no compression apparently the motor blew.
Dreye96 from United States a year ago
Try cleaning the air intake system most likely got sucked into that area. Disconnect air intake and check for fresh oil residue. Will need a special tool to clean properly and flush out any oil that may have gotten sucked in.
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Starting

Ford F-150 1990  109876 miles
My car won't start but there is no error code provided, injectors are clean, ECM signal is negative and there is spark in every spark plug. What else should I check?
wat from United States 9 years ago  
WA
5 reports 
sylvester from United States 9 years ago
The computer sends a pulse to the injectors, so you could try with a different computer and see what happens.
ford man from United States 8 years ago
Most ford truck has a fuel pump cut out module that tips and has to be rest
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Ran out of gas, Carberated, won't start now

Ford F-150 1989 Pickup 156 miles
My son has a 1989 ford f150. He ran out of gas, put gas in it, sprayed started fluid, changed the fuel filter, checked the air filter, and reconnected the battery. It tries to start, but won't catch. We don't really know much else to do, any suggestions for a newbee diy'er? :)
Kimi from United States 8 years ago  
KI
2 reports 
Kimi from United States 8 years ago
Oh, we also can't figure out how to open the carberator to pour more gas in it...:/
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
First, make sure you have enough gas in the tank. Then, turn the key for 2 seconds, and let it rest for a couple of seconds. Do this again a few times: the goal is to fill the gas system. Pay attention to see if you can notice whether the fuel pump is working or not, it might have broken. Good luck, let me know how it goes!
redman from United States 7 years ago
Check fuel filter also
John from United States 7 years ago
2010 F150 4x4 supercab will not start. No lights or power to instrument cluster. Replaced cluster now have power to cluster but engine will not crank. 4.6 24 valve
netdrummer from United States a year ago
You ran out of gas so you probably picked up crap off the bottom of the tank into the filter so check or just replace the fuel filter first.
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Wrench light

Ford F-150 2005 5.4 V8 triton xlt 114000 miles
This light came on then my truck started driving really rough. It would sort of "jerk" forward when I took my foot off the peddle. Drove it 2 hours home like this but since then it as been fine (only been 4 days). Wondering whats wrong, read online that its probably the throttle body.
killingham21 from United States 8 years ago  
KI
7 reports 
fo150 from Canada 8 years ago
Had same problem on 2001 f150 5.4. Take a look forcooked wired behind right side engine head just above o2 sensor. Check trans wire harness passes over the trans real close to exhaust check for trans oil in plug on trans. Pull codes from truck check for p1747 or similar short to ground. Wires might be cooked close to back of engine head or oil in plug o ring failure easy fix if harness might have to unplug trans wires and for slack good luck PS check engine bay fuse23 if blown
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My pick up does not accelerate

Ford F-150 1998  140000 miles
It started with jerks while driving; when starting gold y vibrates and then it normalizes. While driving it losed power as if choking a little, but now it got worse. It chokes while accelerating and sounds as if exploding, when I let go it keeps driving; if I accelerate again it does the same but it doesn't stall. If I turn it off for 5 seconds it works for 10 minutes and then it fails again. I alreadi cleaned the injectors, changed spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, fuel pump, coils and their sensors. I've already had this problem for a year and they can't solve it, yesterday I scanned it and had air sensor error, but changing it didn't fix it.
Neil from United States 9 years ago  
NE
2 reports 
Si from United States 9 years ago
It has a broken cable, an electrician can find it and fixit. I had the same problem for almost a year
Javc from United States 4 years ago
Which cable are you referring to? Is it electrical or vacuum?
adelbert from United States 9 years ago
Search in youtube how to perform a maf sensor test
Izzy from United States a year ago
It sounds like the issue I had with my 2008 5.4l engine. I replaced spark plugs and coils. Finally it ended up being the VCT solenoid. I got my power back and it runs great.
Gbgb from United States a year ago
Have you tried changing fuel pump module, ford ground wires should be cleaned tightened up fender well grounds all of them. Make aground wire ,ground strap ect. Ground firewall to the bracket on alt.
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Cranks slow but will not start

Ford F-150 2001  275000 miles
New battery and starter. Anti theft light no longer on or blinking when truck is at rest. Engine turns over better when the fuel relay is removed.
Kevin from Canada 5 years ago  
KE
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Kevin from Canada 5 years ago
Think it may be a bad ground. Need to find out how to check the grounds. I did manage to reset the anti theft though.
Jascar from United States 5 years ago
How dis u reset anti theft?
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It's very sluggish SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2000  200000 miles
It rattles and it's very sluggish, as if something was missing. I changed the oil filter, spark plugs, cleaned the throttle body and it's still the same. The spark plugs I used are normal cheap ones, not platinum, and I calibrated them to 0.52, now it starts quickly, before it took a while. What can I do so it recovers acceleration and feels quick again?
indie from United States 9 years ago  
IN
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Raymond from United States 9 years ago
You have to check the gas pressure in the fuel rail, this is very delicate and with a few pounds everything is already off. I had that problem with a King Ranch that didn't go over 70, I changed the fuel pump and that was it.
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My 05 f150 dies after running for 5to20 minit

Ford F-150 2005  220000 miles
I just bought this 05 f150,the guy I got it from said he replaced the fuel pump , coils, spark plugs, it will start if you spray it with some starting fluid and will run between 5&20 minutes then dies and will not restart for several hours even with starting fluid.
mrhintexas from United States 5 years ago  
MR
4 reports 
mrhintexas from United States 5 years ago
Thought someone could help , for sure some one else has had this same issue. New fuel pump coils checked fuel pump controler, fuses relays ect
mrhintexas from United States 5 years ago
Fuel filter new, fuel pump new cop all new fpcm new checked wiring , grounded injectors ,test light applied to both wires and I get 12volts , must be a bad pcm since it controls the injectors by pulsing the ground yet it's grounded all the time ? Wondering if it's a pats issue?
Jenny from United States 4 years ago
Mini fuse to fuel pump relay pull it out check for burnt wires
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