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Truck will not start SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 1991 4x4 5.0 187000 miles
I was driving down the road and the truck started hesitating and running rough I tryed giving it more gas and it just kept falling on its face I barely made it back to my house only going like 7 miles an hour and I can try to start it now but have to hold the gas to the floor and it will barely idle or stay running very rough I have check fuel pressure I have checked my timing I am getting good spark on all my wires I'm lost on what els it could be I have replaced plugs fuel filter plz help
Cmowers22 from United States 5 years ago  
CM
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BJ71 from United States 5 years ago
We have the same problem.
netdrummer from United States a year ago
Sounds like maybe fuel pump. Pump and strainer are in the gas tank. They are a ceiled unit. Would recommend replacing if you are having trouble. Check for a service hole before removing the entire tank first. Can save a lot of time.
spenc from United States 5 years ago
Possible fuel pump or dirty/clogging fuel filters
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Cmowers22 from United States 5 years ago
I done checked all of that my problem ended up being a completely clogged catalytic converter
Craigmack from United States 2 years ago
What did u do? I just bought one today test drive went fine I had a 2 hr ride home she fell on her face and died! I let her sit for a few when I started her back up full revs so I dumped and let her roar need less to say back on her face in 20 minutes and less time in-between attempts she made it home tho
Robert from United States 4 years ago
Mine is doing the same thing. Had the fuel pump and filter replaced as well as the catalytic converters
Could the manifold gasket be the problem? Any help.
netdrummer from United States a year ago
If there is a fuel filter on the chassis, check and replace that first.
David Perazza from United States 3 years ago
I have a 2005 f150 5.4 3v...Accelerates and goes through the gear just fine as long as you don't press the accerator all the way down. It seems the as long as you keep the pedal about one inch from the floor board its normal but once you pass that inch, it will bog down at any rpm...Any ideas...Already changed the mass air throttle, fuel pump, injectors, fuel filter, Oxigen sensors...Thanks for any input...there is no codes.
Fredlan from United States 3 years ago
Check tps. Also will prevent starting if completely bad
Jasper Gamble from United States 3 years ago
Mine was a easy fix. Replaced IAC ran good then started doing same thing next day. Thinking fuel pump pump relay filters vacume leaks air filters? After thinking the worst realized my battery cables weren't even tight. That's all it was.
AngelGagne from United States 2 years ago
On my 2006 Lariat I’m the only owner. At 103,000 miles she wouldn’t want to move, had zero power and made a clicking from engine when I tried to hover her gas…. I replaced all spark plugs and wires, & the Catalytic converters were completely shot, so I replaced both and the mass air flow sensor we replaced but it ran crappy with new one so we put old sensor back in and she runs like brand new!!!
Spk2020 from United States 2 years ago
Same issue checked fuses and relays still nothing
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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
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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 8 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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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
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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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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
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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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Acts like its going into limp mode

Ford F-150 1996 Short bed 6 cyl  200000 miles
I can start up truck and it idles fine but i get in it and hit gas It will work normal for -a sec and then i hit gas it acts like its choking its self out i changed fuel filter checked all vacuum lines and added sea foam and injection cleaner as well and cant seem to figure my problem out any ideas oh and if i shut it of and start it right back it works some what normal again for a few sec then start acting like it was
Russ from United States 4 years ago  
RU
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Pickup truck from United States 4 years ago
I have a 1987 Ford F-150 that does the same thing. After it warms up, the engine sounds like it’s not getting fuel.
Inkman66 from Canada 4 years ago
I would check all the vacuum lines, and take a look under the ‘tomatoe juice can’ too...most likely a leak, possible the bottom of ‘the can’ has rust holes in it. If not the problem, the next place to look is to see if egr valve is dirty or has a hole in the rubber diaphragm on the bottom of egr valve itself.
Russ from United States 4 years ago
Ive checked vacuum lines and replaced spark plugs wires distributor aswell still cant get it to run right drives just fine for about 3 min and then starts in limp mode for some reason
frankmy98 from United States 4 years ago
1998 F150 with simular issue many diffrent altering codes, P0402 EGR excess air flow DPFE i have swap out 2 times with used parts, P1405 P0401 P1409 P0402 even got a VSS code which makes a little sense truck runs ruff cleaned EGR changed vac hoses...
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Feels like A Shudder Or Skip but No Ck Engine Light

Ford F-150 2001 Ford F150 5.4 Triton XLt  221000 miles
Seems To Skip But Feels Like A Shudder Have Replaced Plugs , #1 coil fuel filter trans And differentel speed sensors gas cap had a p0500 code and emission code
Indydog from United States 5 years ago  
IN
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Brtrimmer from United States 3 years ago
Torque converter could be going bad, you can try a bottle of shutter fix temporary
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06 f150 throttle dieing issue

Ford F-150 2006  200002 miles
I drive around at least 2 hrs or more and 06 f150 you go to mash pedal down to pull out or to go up hill or to pass and truck just shuts off no power anything no lights nothing. I've replaced throttle body, fuel pump control mod. Up by spare tire. Ive replaced fuel filter. Thermostat, air filter , sill have this issue I really would like to drive my truck again. What else should I fix.
Nate from United States a year ago  
NA
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D-MECH from United States 9 months ago
The pcm fuse in the interior fuse box on the driver side is blown. It happens when the fuel module goes out or has a bad ground. The wire harness for the pcm runs through the frame of the truck. I went through 3 pcm and probably 20 fuses trying to figure why I had this issue. There is an exposed wire running from the wire harness touching the frame. Good luck
Fordslostbolt from United States 9 months ago
Id start by changing complete fuse box. The whole box! I had almost identical issue almost 2 yrs ago, never could figure it out. Had a rare day off work and a bit of tinker brain wanting to tinker and had looked at everything imaginable. So i daid to hell with it i puuld the box and took it apart, completely! I seperated the circuit boards and foun a blown trace. Completeley seperated trace, finger,run or whatecer you wish to call it. It was completely seperated like a ¼in gap seperation. Snatched a box from junkyard hokked it up and been gettinit ever since
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Loss of power

Ford F-150 2008 5.4 v8 Triton 170000 miles
I have had problems with this trunk since the day I bought it,I put a $3,500 Jasper Transmission in it while the truck was under warranty it was tapping and the air conditioner didn't work I brought it to CarMax where I bought it they fix the air condition and said they don't hear the tapping I'm sitting there talking to the mechanic I'm saying do you hear tapping he says no I say I hear the fucking thing tapping anyway he knew what the problem was with a cam phasers if you're a for mechanic everybody knows what the problem is this piece of shit so-called mechanic that was like 2 years ago I w… Read complete
T-Dog from United States 6 years ago  
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Robbo from United States 6 years ago
The best thing when buying a ford pickup is to pull into dealership and park. Then turn on GPS to find nearest toyota dealer. I have a f150 trouble with it from day one also!!! Ford needs people to stop buying the piece of shit product they sell and go out of business!!!! 5.4L engine is junk but they continued to make it knowing all of its problems. Fords solution has always been too bad buy something else!!
RusselAllen from United States 2 years ago
I am also facing the same problem.
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Ruff idle cuts out while driving loss of acceleration

Ford F-150 2005 Extended cab 4.6 stx 321500 miles
Check engine light was on so had auto zone run a scan on it. And at that time my truck would barley creep down the road. Well holy crap a ton of codes parked it till was able to slowly work on it. First changed all spark plugs helped a little then all 8 coil packs. New throttle body new EGR valve. Got a little better new fuel filter. Still ruff idle and cutting out on exceleration. Used smoke machine to check vacuum leaks didn't see any smoke. Checked vacuum line from brake booster that hooks to back of intake seems intact. Brake light stays on mostly sometimes flashes on and off. I'm at a loss help me figure this out. Plz
Stranded redneck gal from United States 9 months ago  
ST
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Putitinyajaw77 from United States 7 months ago
Same problem,,,,help,,,I'm not gonna put a ton of money into this,,,any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Stranded redneck gal from United States 7 months ago
Well I guess nobody has a clue. I have changed the throttle body w new solenoid. EGR valve mass air flow sensor spark plugs coil packs I even made my own small key machine to check for vacuum leaks. Nothing I cleaned fuel filter and o two sensors. It has around 40 psi for fuel pressure. Help this country girl is tired of being broke down guess I'm gonna round up a old nag of a mule to ride to town and back. Saves gas... sorta
Backwoods G from United States 5 months ago
Check your duct work before the mass air flow sensor. Look for any hole or crack that could suck air. If it sucks air and begins to swirl inside of that duct work it will make it run rough. I’ve got a 99 F150 that had same issues i cleaned my mass air flow sensor, on underside of duct there was a rubber grommet that wires run through that had come loose, and a 1/4 inch gap where plastic met the fender. I secured and taped the grommet and taped up the gap and it instantly changed, runs like a top now.
https://youtu.be/CBM6wbP7SM0?si=RlWI9s…
This is where i got my info. It helped.
Fordslostbolt from United States a month ago
Catalytic converters would be the place to look. Sounds to me that they may be clogged.
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Won't Start

Ford F-150 1992 long bed automatic 4.9L  20000 miles
Won't Start have new fuel pump, fuel filter and new battery and it still won't start
Cris from United States 8 years ago  
CR
21 reports 
Roland from Canada 7 years ago
2002f150 stalled crank no spark. Wire harness above the accumulator dryer. Wire supply power the pcm. Cuts
Ryanchandlerrr from United States a year ago
Check fuse 27 under the hood and see what it looks like… ughh just had this same problem the past two months with my 2012 F150 and wasted stupid crazy money on fuel pump, fuel filter, and the relay, etc. and found this video on YouTube and it was the stupidest, easiest, less than 3$ fix of the fuel pump fuse under the hood in the box it’s fuse spot number 27 and it’s a yellow 20 amp fuse. If you pull it out and it looks anything like in this video than that’s what it is… unfortunately in his case he got a cheap fuse spot changer kit and relocate that fuse but luckily in my case my fuse space wasn’t compromised just fuse was melted and a little around the upper part of the fuse site 27.
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Why is mi F150 running and then it stops?

Ford F-150 1994  149000 miles
My truck starts perfectly, but when I'm driving and make a stop and accelerate, it doesn't respond and it stops as if it didn't have gas. I already changed the fuel filter but it does the same.
issie from United States 9 years ago  
IS
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scotty from United States 9 years ago
Have the electricity connector of the fuel pump checked, sometimes it gets sulphated. It happened to me and that solved the problem
Bart from United States 9 years ago
Change the distributor: mine did the same and with that it worked perfectly
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I put a new battery alternator in filter on my truck in it wil

Ford F-150 2007 5.4 titans xlt  17634456 miles
It will not start in it have a new battery in a alternator, fuel filter in it well not still not work
Jdig from United States 4 months ago  
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Fuel or relay

Ford F-150 2014  56002 miles
My truck wont stay on it starts and then shuts off doesnt stay on for a minute in seconds it shuts off it feels like the fuel pump or a fuel filter has anyone had that problem
ROBERT from United States 5 months ago  
RO
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Will not start without starting fluid but runs fine after

Ford F-150 2006  250000 miles
I have a 2006 f150 5.4 that has decided not to start without ether. After it warms up it will start fine until it cools down. Then it needs another 3 seconds of the devil's spray. It does not throw any codes. Fuel pressure was average. 39.5 psi. I changed the fuel filter and the FPDM. The filter was just because and the FPDM thinking that maybe it had a corrosion issue. After changing the FPDM my fuel pressure went to 75.75 psi. Now I am getting the P0191. The vacuum line to the vapor canister vent solenoid valve had collapsed and I replaced the hose. I had access to another VCVSV I plugged in and no joy.
Samjack from United States 8 months ago  
SA
2 reports 

Car won't start

Ford F-150 2003 V8 5.4 l lariat 260000 miles
To me it sounds like it's misfiring I have changed my fuel filter I fuel line and my feel filter is clogged but it was running and then I turned it off and I went to start it again and it won't start but it doesn't sound like it's getting any fire because it's turning over its just not catching
Help me lol from United States a year ago  
HE

Will crank won't start

Ford F-150 2002 XL v6 4.2l 136560 miles
I have changed the
-starter
-Starter solenoid
-battery
-battery cables
-alternator
-ERG Sensor
-ERG Valve
-Fuel Filter
And I have checked all my fuses

The reason I changed the EGR valve and EGR sensor is because when I connected my computer to my truck it said it was not working and threw codes at me... someone please help me with this I've been a few months without my truck and I need it running bad
Kerbone from United States 2 years ago  
KE
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Starts with shut off switch triggered

Ford F-150 1999 Lariat 5.4L 2WD 180756 miles
My lariat turns on with the fuel pump shut off switch triggered and when I push the reset button it won’t start also I have no pressure in the fuel rail fuel pump is new fuel filters new I’m guessing fuel pressure regulator
Flak0127 from United States 3 years ago  
FL

Starts , idles for 20 seconds then sputters out to a stsll

Ford F-150 2008 4.6 346994 miles
Was driving one day and suddenly when accelerating truck would bog out, did this for 5 km then stalled, towed home hooked up 0BD2 reader and the code was p0191, fuel rail pressure sensor, changed that, fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel sending module, and now it starts but only for 10-20 seconds before stalling, not getting any codes now, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...thank you...
KiLLdiT from Canada 3 years ago  
KI
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Shuddering and pulling to the right.

Ford F-150 1981 Ford F150 ranger V8 302 100000 miles
I recently changed the oil, filter, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, wires and fuel filter. I filled it with gas and it started to shudder and pull to the right, hard. There is no visible signs of bushings or control arms damaged. I am leaking fluid
Under it, running on the transmission lines, what should I be looking for next? I'm going to change the transmission fluid, filter and gasket, what else should I look for?
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Wildgloria2009 from United States 4 years ago  
WI
1 report 

Wrench warning light came on, truck went into limp mode.

Ford F-150 2013  54000 miles
Will down shift we you give it the gas! I think it’s in limp mode, wrench warning light came on. Wondering if it could be the fuel filter?
Browning from United States 7 years ago  
BR
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