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Starter won't disengage

Ford F-150 2010 4.6 150000 miles
Found bad fuse for fuel pump and replaced it but truck will still not start. I think maybe fuel pump went bad in tank and blew fuse. So not getting any fuel?
jimbo from United States 8 years ago  
JI
6 reports 
kb5ylg from United States 7 years ago
What was your solution?
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No crank turn key starter dozen not engage.

Ford F-150 1999 4x4 f150 2000000 miles
No crank good battery will with screw diver not with key...
Buck from United States 4 years ago  
BU
11 reports 
Joey from United States 2 years ago
Will only start with screw driver. New battery. New solenoid. New starter.
Jimmy from United States 5 months ago
Take a test light to your solenoid and see if it lights up when you turn you key on and off if you do not have power it wont light up. You may have a bad transmission nutreal sensor it supplies power to the solenoid.
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4 by 4 will not engage shows wrench symbol 2010 F150

Ford F-150 2010 F150 4x4 5.4  106000 miles
Turn knob to engage 4x4 just wrench symbol lights up
Hollywood from United States 4 years ago  
HO
8 reports 
JustMe from United States 3 years ago
Same issue. Were you able to resolve?
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Starter will not engage

Ford F-150 2017  140000 miles
Truck was flooded up to the bottm of front seats. I replaced pass. Fusebox,starter and battery. All electronics lite up but will not start.
glynn from United States 2 years ago  
GL
5 reports 
Joel from United States 2 years ago
Mine was not flooded. Started one day won't even turn over the next. Clicking sound.
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4x4 wont engage and light wont light up

Ford F-150 2004 Truck 5.4l 100000 miles
No other problem the truck runs fine other than the 4x4 problem
Kwylder1 from United States 4 years ago  
KW
1 reply 
Foreverf150 from United States 4 years ago
Relays under the hood there are two of them
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Wont turn over replaced battery and starter starter engages but motor

Ford F-150 2002 long bed 1 miles
Motor wont turn over replaced starter and new battery when turn key starter engages but motor wont turn
[email protected] from United States 5 years ago  
JM
6 reports 
Brice from United States a year ago
Can you tell me how u fixed your problem?
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Starter stays engaged

Ford F-150 1999 Truck  152000 miles
Stays engage even when key is off
Brixie from United States 7 years ago  
BR
1 reply 
pookie from United States 7 years ago
It is your steering lock cylinder actuator which is located behind your ignition switch, the cause is a little button that gets stuck and it keep the start position on until you turn off the car to disengage it
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Oil pressure gauge runs low and fluctuates

Ford F-150 1996 5.0 235108 miles
My oil pressure gauge runs between the N on normal and the L for low. Normally closer to the L. The truck does use oil and I try to keep it full. I have a test gauge, but I'm unsure where to hook it to test the pressure at.
Chad from United States 7 years ago  
CH
3 reports 
coop from United States 10 months ago
Tech at my shop tested it, said it needed a new sensor.
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Oil indicator needle drops

Ford F-150 1994  0 miles
The problem with my Ford F 150 1994 300 engine with 6 cilinders is that the oil indicator needle started moving up and down until it drops completely. After turning it off and leaving it for around 20 minutes it works again, but half an hour later it drops again. I changed the oil filter and it worked for a couple of days, but the same problem came back again. Any ideas?
PINCKNEY from United States 9 years ago  
PI
4 reports 

No ilumin on gauge no power on mini fuses on fuse box

Ford F-150 2010 4 door 5.4  284420 miles
Water down gas drain it fresh fuel crank but won't start
Nomee from United States 2 years ago  
NO
1 report 

Srarter stays engaged after starting up

Ford F-150 2001 4.2L 5speed manual  200000 miles
New starter put on. Wont disengage after it cranks up
Sad1981 from United States 2 years ago  
SA

Fuel injectors and 4×4 wont engage

Ford F-150 2005 F150 181000 miles
First one ime it will start next 5 times wont, if dump gas in throtle body fires up. Injectors not kicking in. New fuel pump actually from tank forward all new. What happening?
Secound 4x4 will no engage no light or anything. Went tbrew fuses replaced silinod on firewall went threw relays, could this be motor on transfer case?
Kevin from United States 3 years ago  
KE
2 reports 

Instrument gauges

Ford F-150 2007 4.2 192000 miles
Gauges on my 2007 Ford F-150 have quit working. Have checked fuses but cant find one that is bad.
adhart1955 from United States 3 years ago  
AD
7 reports 

4x4 transfer case wont engage

Ford F-150 1999 4.6L triton v8 180000 miles
And the vacuum switch is not working unless I remove the other vacuum over. So it's gotta be a relay or something???
The McIntyre's from United States 4 years ago  
TH
2 reports 

Anti skid gauge check brake gauge are on and battery corrosion is bad

Ford F-150 2009 f150 stx 4.6 90000 miles
Battery corrosion is very bad
dean from United States 6 years ago  
DE

Starter stays engaged

Ford F-150 1999 Truck  152000 miles
Stays engage even when key is off
Brixie from United States 7 years ago  
BR
3 reports 

Crazy up and down in my voltage gage and Bart ligbt

Ford F-150 1995 F150 six cylinder  300000 miles
Gage reads high battery voltage amd Battery light comes on for little bit the goes back to normal what cause tbat
Robbbm from United States 7 years ago  
RO
1 report 

Have to jump solenoid and tranny wont engage

Ford F-150 2001 ext cab step side 147416 miles
Truck will shut off and lose all power or juice from battery no engine light on
wrenchboi from United States 7 years ago  
WR
1 report 

Starter to engages in park

Ford F-150 1998 stepside auto 5.4 224000 miles
When I turn my key over my starter starts turning over I can't figure out what it is can anyone help
fordguy from United States 8 years ago  
FO
4 reports 

Battery drain issues! SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2001 crew cab/4.2 150000 miles
Battery draining battery would drain down Neil driving. And after parking for the night. Would have. To. Boost off. Would make Clicking. Sounds in the. Dash. Area light would go dim when driving. Would pull a full Charged battery. Down quickly. Horn has not worked several. Months. ABS light stays on all the time still stays on all! the time after. Replacing alternator. And battery cranks up but dont take no time for lights to dim. Down to. Where you cant see at all it. Drains battery all the way down Alt!ernater done Á volt. Test on the alternator while truck was running. Registered. 11. Volts… Read complete
Ruby from United States 6 years ago  
RU
10 reports 
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Ruby from United States 6 years ago
Please help. With this. Has been. A headache getting stranded too much have been checking. Wires, and fuses, still got more to check can you have a certain type of computer. To finde out. The direct. Problem whAT Type if possible????
6pak from United States 10 months ago
In the 2004 ford f150 if you have that problem its the ground screw on the passenger side because they left out sealent around the windshield,water gets down in the passenger side. Take off the panel by the fuse box towards the door and check the ground,its usally russted away. Take and put in a new ground screw or use one already there.
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Truck will not start, unless steering wheel is in the lowest position SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2010 5.4l  59000 miles
Unless I tilt my steering wheel down to the lowest position my truck will not start. I turn the key all gauges light up as normal, it will not crank. I lower the the steering wheel and it starts, no problem
Lovey from Canada 7 years ago  
LO
6 reports 
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Mustang Shane from United States 7 years ago
Sounds like an issue with your shifter. Is it wobbly/loose? There are two torx head bolts that hold it on the column, and if those are loose you can experience the symptoms you have right now.
Louis from Canada 6 years ago
Had similar problem, turned out to be frayed wires from using the tilt steering over and over for 6yrs
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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
1 report 
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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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Fuel gauges not working

Ford F-150 2008 Truck 250000 miles
Filled the truck up yesterday drove over 100km and the gas gauge has not moved. The fuse is fine but can’t seem to disconnect the connection under the drive side on the frame. Just need to know how to disconnect the wiring without wrecking it
Kar D from Canada 6 years ago  
KA
10 reports 
Roger from United States 4 years ago
Where would it be located to change it out
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Speedometer quit working

Ford F-150 1997 Xlt 4.6 188000 miles
I have a 1997 f150. My Ac compressor locked up on it so I threw it on the dolly and pulled it home(not thinking) I changed out the compressor and on my test drive noticed my speedometer was not working. Could I have messed up my VHS by pulling it home?
Sodapop366 from United States 8 years ago  
SO
7 reports 
98 f 150 xlt 4.6l v8 4x4 from United States 3 years ago
1998 f 150 4.6l 4x4 xlt speedometer and odometer just quit working also around same time windshield wipers stopped working also what is wrong?
Lisa from United States 5 months ago
Same issue is there any answers to it?
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Over heating looses a/c, & drops cylinders

Ford F-150 2002 4.6 138000 miles
After about 30-45 min of driving the gauge shoots up to "H" and the a/c disable itself, truck looses power...
Foolish from United States 8 years ago  
FO
1 report 
Plex from New Zealand 7 years ago
Same problem I'm having with 2005 Ford exploder lol 4.0 ltr v6 xlt
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INSTrument panel illumination, has no power

Ford F-150 2009 4.3L, 3V, SUPER CREW CAB  135000 miles
I cannot see any gauges or the radio does not have illumination , my A/C does not trust on the compressor when I select cooling. I checked fuse F29 by the passenger side and checked the PCM fuses inside the engine compartment. I need to find a schematic to troubleshoot. I can’t find one.
PETE from United States a year ago  
PE
3 reports 
T_imsavage12 from United States a year ago
Niether can i have the same issue
6pak from United States 10 months ago
Look at the ground screw next to the fuse box,the panel towards the passenger door,take that out and check the ground there,it is usally rusted out and you have to put a new one or use the one up behind the one above it
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Truck stalled and low oil pressure light came on

Ford F-150 2011 6.2 L 205000 miles
I started to leave from a stop sign and kicked it down a little and the truck stalled and the low oil pressure light came on. I pulled over and checked the oil it was fine. I then went to start it and it started fine and the gauge for oil pressure was normal. I drove it home about 2 miles. The next morning I went to start it and it will turn over but will not start.
Matt from United States 4 years ago  
MA
10 reports 
Dave from United States 4 years ago
Did you find with the source of your problem was mine is doing something similar?
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Trouble shoot Powertrain module

Ford F-150 2001 Truck ext can 5.4L 65000 miles
Truck cranks but will not start theft light blinking fast ,odometer showing dashes truck not communicating with pcm. Don't know where to start k
Darrell from United States 6 years ago  
DA
2 reports 
Notamechanic from United States 4 years ago
Did u figure it out I have the exact same issue on my 01 f150...
ILikeShadeTrees from United States 3 years ago
Roll the key to acc and let the dash lights go out ( about 8 seconds) on the 4th time roll to crank. Theft system reset.
Tiffany from United States 4 months ago
Just ordered a new transceiver ring hoping to resolve issue
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No crank no start

Ford F-150 2013 XL 160000 miles
I go to turn onthe truck. The dash comes on everything works. I go to crank the truck it doesnt crank starter works fine had it tested battery is fine I even hooked another vehicle up to it to try and jump it same thing just doesn’t crank. I can hear a click in the kick planel each time I turn the key fully and when I when I turn the key back. I checked the fuses and connections in the kick panel Which are good. The truck says starting system fault and sends no codes it’s so annoying. This is the second time this has happened, the first time all I did was change the battery around in a donor t… Read complete
Dylan davis from United States a year ago  
DY
4 reports 
Bruce from United States a year ago
There could be a number of reasons why this is occurring, and it will be necessary to diagnose the problem to determine the cause.
One potential cause could be a problem with the starter motor. If the starter motor is not functioning properly, it could cause the engine to not crank when the key is turned.
Another potential cause could be a problem with the starter relay. The starter relay is responsible for supplying power to the starter motor, and if it is not functioning properly, it could cause the starter motor to not engage when the key is turned.
It is also possible that there could be a problem with the ignition switch or the wiring for the starter system. If the ignition switch is not functioning properly, or if the wiring for the starter system is damaged or corroded, it could cause the engine to not crank when the key is turned.
I recommend having a mechanic diagnose the issue to determine the cause and recommend the appropriate repairs. They will be able to test the starter motor, starter relay, ignition switch, and the wiring for the starter system to identify any problems and make the necessary repairs.
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False overheating

Ford F-150 2003 F 150 78000 miles
Temp gauge will peg in the red and warning light comes on When you turn the truck off and back on all is ok
jr50 from United States 8 years ago  
JR
9 reports 
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Speedometer saying 80 and when I get to 100 cutting off as soon as yo

Ford F-150 2002 4.2 6 cylinder xlt 300000 miles
Put a new transmission in now when you crank it up the speedometer says 80 and then when we're going it's going to 100 in the engines cutting off
Jennifer from United States 7 years ago  
JE
8 replies 
vicyclesix from United States 3 years ago
Damaged wiring or a blown fuse could be enough to through the speedometer out of whack. A malfunctioning sensor or engine control unit could be reporting an erroneous speed. A change in wheel or tire size could even throw off the senor and its calculations. https://get-shareit.com https://get-vidmateapk.com/
JeffreyFisher from United States 7 months ago
Damaged wiring or a blown fuse: The speedometer is connected to the vehicle's speed sensor by a wire or cable. If the wire or cable is damaged, it can cause the speedometer to read incorrectly. A blown fuse can also prevent the speedometer from working properly. Malfunctioning sensor or engine control unit: The speed sensor is a device that measures the speed of the vehicle. If the sensor is malfunctioning, it can cause the speedometer to read incorrectly. The engine control unit (ECU) is a computer that controls the engine. If the ECU is malfunctioning, it can also cause the speedometer to read incorrectly. Change in wheel or tire size: The speedometer is calibrated to the size of the wheels and tires on the vehicle. If you change the size of the wheels or tires, it can throw off the speedometer's calculations and cause it to read incorrectly.

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Illumination

Ford F-150 2008 Ford F-150 fx4 5.4 165000 miles
All my dash lights went off all gauges still work , I’ve been through all the fuses to make sure they are good and they are but still no illumination on dash. Thought maybe the clockspring ?
Luckychucky from United States 2 years ago  
LU
4 reports 
Abu Bakr from other 2 years ago
Ik heb dezelfde probleem mocht je de oplossing weten dan hoor ik het graag
Kdub5559 from United States 2 years ago
Yes. Same thing. Only now mine are back on but I haven't done anything. Its done this twice in a month...
Waleed from other a year ago
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6pak from United States 10 months ago
Look at the ground screw on the passenger side near the fuse box in the cab,take the panel closest to the door. They didnt putbsealent on the lower windshield and water leaks down there and rots it out.
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Temp gauge spikes into the red

Ford F-150 2006 Crew cab 150000 miles
When driving the temp gauge will run inthe normal..., range for about20 minutes then it will spike into the red. Check gauge shows up on the dash. Stop and cycle the key and every thing is good. Used o. B. D. Reader. P1299 is the code that comes up. I changed the temp sensor no change. The engine is not hot I can remove the cap on the coolant jug
Fred from Canada 7 years ago  
FR
32 reports 
flisterfive from Andorra 3 years ago
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Jefro from United States 2 years ago
I am having the same issue on my 06 f150 4.2 temp gauge will slowly go into the red and the engine is not hot. Most of the time it will come back down but today it stayed in the red, truck lost power,engine was running rough and engine light came on. Made it home turned it off for a few minutes,gauge was normal and truck ran normal... I am still trying to figure it out...Any help would be appreciated. Therm is new...Maybe using RVT silicon on therm housing could be causing it?????
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No display of mileage on console

Ford F-150 2003 5.4 174000 miles
No display of mileage showing but odometer works still
Tony M from United States 7 years ago  
TO
6 reports 
Tony M from United States 7 years ago
Got it working seem to be a short or something in dash I tapped it and it works now.
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Fuse issue and power

Ford F-150 2006 Ext. Cab/4.6/ 170000 miles
No power on instrument panel, speed odometer,interior lights
Dam truck from United States 5 years ago  
DA
9 reports 
Sparkie from United States 2 years ago
Inside dome light will not come on
6pak from United States 10 months ago
Check the ground screw on passenger side by the fuse box,the panel next to has a ground screw that rusts out and the panel above it has one there.
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Short in cluster

Ford F-150 2004 Fx4 176000 miles
No interior lights or gauges
Frustratred from United States 7 years ago  
FR
1 report 
rucoo from United States 4 years ago
No interior on gauges
6pak from United States 10 months ago
Look on the passenger side beside the fuse box,take out the panel by the pass. Door and you should see a rusted put ground screw that needs to be replaced or i used the ground screw behind the panel above it
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Is there a relay or fuse for why the speedometer won't work

Ford F-150 1998 Ford 150 Truck 300000 miles
Looking for why speedometre won't work
Lise from Canada 2 years ago  
LI
5 reports 
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Ac compressor not come on

Ford F-150 1993 XLT/5.0  202000 miles
Ac compressor clutch not engage
PELON from United States 5 years ago  
PE
6 reports 
chella from United States 8 months ago
Same problem with my 2006 ford f150
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Wrench comes on

Ford F-150 2011 F-150 129350 miles
When wrench comes on instrument cluster stops working and speedometer drops to zero and truck is in limp mode. Accelerates slow but still drives. What could be my issue. I may need to pull codes or go to dealership to have them pull codes. I don’t have the money to pay the dealership to repair so hopefully this is an issue I can fix myself
Mjm0929 from United States 5 years ago  
MJ
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4x4 not engaging.

Ford F-150 2010 5.4L 187000 miles
Hi every one. My 2010 5.4 f150 had problem with 4x4 System. Not engaging when I put switch to 4h or 4l shows message ((chech 4x4)). I took to workshop he told me to replace 4x4 control MUDLE. I did but nothing change.

The history of the problem start a year ago it took me several tries to get it engaged. But Now never. Somone tokd me to change the 4x4 control motor. But I want to be sure What is the problem.

Pls help lf you can.
Ayedh from United States 5 years ago  
AY
2 reports 
RoboGrunt from United States 10 months ago
Same thing happened with mine, changed the switch control and works great
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