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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
Rank 5
30 reports 
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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Wont start but have full powrr

Ford F-150 2010 F150 5.4 XTR 140000 miles
When I turn the key I have full power but no noises and the truck won't turn over at all
Jamie from United States 6 years ago  
JA
28 reports 
Jamie from United States 6 years ago
Yes but now it is losing power
Joe james from Canada 5 years ago
L have same thing turn key nothing it not telling other parts to go
Ccr012 from United States 3 years ago
Turn key on has power but wont start.
ToolDee from United States 3 years ago
Same problem. Replaced starter, starter relay, fuses, and new battery. All grounds good. Turn key just a thump from the new starter relay. Thats it... Help please somebody...
Jacob from United States 3 years ago
Firewall seliniod is bad.
Jamie from United States 3 years ago
Try the TCM. I had to replace mine a few years ago. It will prevent the truck from doing anything, other than show you have power.
Stump from United States 3 years ago
What did u do im had in the same issue
Help from United States 3 years ago
Help I have the same problem
Trez from United States 3 years ago
Same problem went to even jump the starter and still nothing battery, starter and starter reyal have been replaced...heeeeelp
Relentless Pressure Solutions from United States 2 years ago
Same problem! Does anyone have any solutions!?!?
ToolDee from United States 2 years ago
Pull #1 spark plug and see if antifreeze on spark plug. If its is your motor is hydro lock. Meaning too much water/ antifreeze has gotten passed cylinder head and wall its causing a vaporlock and the piston and crank can't move because of the vapor lock pressure. Take all plugs out and turn engine manual by hand to force out all the water/antifreeze to unlock engine. Hope it help. It help me.
Brice from United States a year ago
No crank no start
Replaced battery and starter
Starter relay fuse is good
But starter relay port is only reading 2.5v instead of 11.5v like the battery
Will from United States 10 months ago
Changed out the battery, alternator, starter, 2 relays and still not starting. It sounds like it wants to Crank I hear the fuel pump. I'm lost! I can turn the crank shaft by hand. Help me please somebody! 01 ford f150 4.6
Johnelly. from Nigeria 5 months ago
Mine won't crank when the key light goes off until I shake the fuse boss
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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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Crank but won't start SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2001 4.2l 247000 miles
I was driving and it died on me and wouldn't start anymore. Cranks but won't start
Eraldo from United States a year ago  
ER
Rank 8
3 reports 
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Eraldo from United States a year ago
It was the Crankshaft position sensor
Gonza R from Argentina a year ago
Thanks a lot for the update!
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Wont start but has power

Ford F-150 2013 5.0 120000 miles
Truck has power to everything but won’t start. Checked fuses and common found issues such as kick panel on passengers side with no luck
lilman from United States 4 years ago  
LI
7 reports 
Mudd from United States 3 years ago
I have the same issue with my F150 how did you fix it?
Randy from Canada 2 years ago
It was a fuse on the passenger fuse box
Charles from United States 2 years ago
@RandyWhat fuse was it, I am having the same issue
Randy from Canada 3 years ago
I have the same with my o5 f150 went out today cleaned battery post it started so I took off Jack and now it won't start again
Shepeta from United States 2 years ago
Having same problem today were you able to figure it out
Jaun from United States a year ago
Same issue what fixed it?
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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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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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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
4 reports 
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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I replace old fuel pump with a new one but truck won't start I check t

Ford F-150 2001 F150 5.4 L super duty cab 4x4 24396 miles
Truck won't start fuel pump relay and fuses are ok and also checked for fuel pressure didn't have any pressure out of shrader valve and i also checked to hear if the pump was turning on at the fiiller but I didn't hear it come on also have the theft like blinking could there be short in the wiring to cause the pump not to turn on or is the theft light causing these problems need some advice or answers.
Bossman from United States 6 years ago  
BO
5 reports 
Hoss from Canada 6 years ago
Check your fuel pump driver module...usually located on the frame above the spare tire. Aluminum bolted to steal and we'll the rest is self explanatory. That's what mine looked like when I pulled it off my 2008 f150 XLT 5.4L. Replaced it and I'm back in business...Good luck
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Bubba123re from Canada 3 years ago
Possable no ground to pump maybe youjust got crap pump. Try puting 12 v direct to pump
Terry C. from United States 2 years ago
Mine looked even worse than yours. The whole back crumbled when I took it off the frame. Good old Minnesota winter with plenty of salt on the roads.
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Truck will not start , I turn the key nothing happens

Ford F-150 2007 F150 4.2l manual transmission  322000 miles
My truck was running ,while it was running I attempted to plug un a scan tool when I did the truck made a ding noise and I killed my truck attempted to start it again and nothing happened no click from the starter or anything I changed the ignition switch, the clutch safety switch still nothing ,I checked the starter solenoid and it works properly what is my problem
Joey from United States 4 years ago  
JO
9 reports 
Hates Ford f150 4.2l engine from United States 4 years ago
Try resetting the fuel pump switch and all reays
Klaneable from Canada 2 years ago
I have Same problem. How do I do that? Reset the relays and that? Thanks 🙏🏻
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Won't crank

Ford F-150 1997 F150 4.2 literv6 10000 miles
New fuel pump getting gas won't start starter working fine ain't the shutoffswitch
Wolverine from United States 8 years ago  
WO
7 reports 
Wolverine from United States 8 years ago
It's had a new motor installed by Ford place just quit one day been sitting for awhile
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Truck won't start after rear fuel pump replacement

Ford F-150 1994  238677 miles
Truck will crank but will not start after replacing rear fuel pump
Debra from United States 4 years ago  
DE
3 reports 
Spidet from United States 2 years ago
Mine does the same cranks fine new fuel pump new relay has spark no fuel getting to engine
netdrummer from United States a year ago
Check the cross over switch
Wayne from United States 7 months ago
Were is the cross over switch 05 f150 5.4
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Will not start

Ford F-150 2002 4.2 200000 miles
Ran good yesterday but Shut down and now won't start when I hooked up my obd2 code reader it comes back Linking error
Frank from United States 3 years ago  
FR
1 reply 
Frank from United States 3 years ago
The pcm is gone bad and is keeping the truck from starting
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Won't start

Ford F-150 2002 XL v6 4.2l 155000 miles
Won't start but will crank
Kerbone from United States 3 years ago  
KE
6 reports 
manrike956 from United States 3 years ago
Fuse number 72 in the engine fuel pump relay mini fuse number 20...mine was melted
Cherokee man from United States 3 years ago
Mine was blown and replaced it and still turning over but not starting
Cherokee man from United States 3 years ago
Actually the only fuse was blown was the number 3 under the dashboard.
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Won't start

Ford F-150 2013 5.0 13000 miles
Won't turn over but I have power to everything still won't turn over
Will from United States a year ago  
WI
1 report 
Bruce from United States a year ago
There are a few possible reasons why your Ford F-150 might not start even though you have power to everything. Here are a few things you could try:

Check the battery connections and cables to make sure they are clean and tightened properly. Corroded or loose connections can prevent the starter from turning over.
Check the starter and starter relay. If the starter or starter relay is faulty, it could prevent the engine from starting.
Check the fuel pump and fuel filter. If the fuel pump isn't functioning properly or the fuel filter is clogged, the engine won't receive enough fuel to start.
Check the spark plugs and spark plug wires. If the spark plugs are fouled or the spark plug wires are damaged, it could prevent the engine from starting.
Check the ignition switch. If the ignition switch is faulty, it could prevent the engine from starting.
ToolDee from United States 10 months ago
If u have power to all power source and u turn ignition key and u just got a thump sound but not engine cranking over first check ignition regulator to see its getting fire next check ignition fuse see if its blown. If all check out check ground and positive to battery and starter. Could be loose or corroide. Last pull #1 spark plug to see if antifreeze and water are on plug. If it is remove all plugs and try cranking to push out the antifreeze that's has hydrolock the pistons to keep them from moving. Or take a heavy breaker bar and socket and turned it manual from the harmonica balancer clockwise to relieve hydrolock pressure from antifreeze filling up the pistons
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Will not Start/crank. New battery,

Ford F-150 2010  138000 miles
Will not crank. I installed a new battery / Starter relay & fuse. Nada not even a click click click ?
Sully62 from United States 6 years ago  
SU
2 reports 
Andybaron from United Kingdom 6 years ago
Sounds like your starter motor is stuck or has completely failed try putting the vehicle into gear and rocking it back and forward then try again if this fails I’d replace the starter motor hope this helps.
Creed reed from United States 3 years ago
Im having same problem. I put it in gear and rocked back and forth it worked! The next time I tried to crack same thing won't start. Is it the starter relay?
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Won't start

Ford F-150 1999 4.2 198000 miles
I turn the key and all it make is a click noise and my battery light is on but I check it and it is good so what would it be
Cbs12 from United States 8 years ago  
CB
11 reports 
teddy111 from Canada 8 years ago
The starters are bad on those trucks, in the winter the starter gets moisture in it and it freezes. If you want to get it going heat up the starter with a lighter or acetylene torch. But change the starter.
jim z from Canada 8 years ago
Wont start just a click sound the dealer said it wa wiring harness and taped it up but it still hapens 2014 f 150
ToolDee from United States 3 years ago
Same issue... 98 f150 4.2 New battery, new starter,relay, fuses. Good ground. Turn key over just a thump sound from the starter relay. Please help.
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Turn's over won't start.

Ford F-150 1992 92 XLT Lariat, Flairside 4.9 169000 miles
It ran great yesterday when I parked. Today i had to change battery and put in fuel, but it won't start. I hear the fuel pump running.
Ollie from United States 8 years ago  
OL
19 reports 
75comet from United States 5 years ago
Do you have access to a scan tool?
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It won't start enless I use starter fluid runs fine after starting

Ford F-150 1993 Xlt 5.0 25000 miles
It will crank but not start it will run after spraying starter fluid feul pump is working getting spark feul pressure looks good I'm stumped need help
Cunfused from United States 7 years ago  
CU
2 reports 
JPMS from United States 7 years ago
Posible map sensor. Need to check signal out usualy green lead and measure hz
Might be thinking you are in higher elevation so its running leaner
netdrummer from United States a year ago
Always a good idea to keep a scan tool on hand!
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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 6 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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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 4 years ago  
HO
2 replies 
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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Wont start with jump off

Ford F-150 2004 5.4 triton 285000 miles
Truck started fine all day, went to start battery seems dead. Try to jump off, still battery won't start truck. It's a brand new battery and brand new alternator. Starter is only a year old. All the lights come on, power to everything but truck just drags when turn key. Why will battery not start truck even while being jumped off
[email protected] from United States 8 months ago  
MO
2 reports 
Holyjuan51 from United States 8 months ago
I'm check fuel system
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Won't start or stay running

Ford F-150 1999 F150 198000 miles
The first time the truck would just die on me. A jump would fix it. Then it happened again autozone said it was a battery. Put a new battery in. Died again. This time the dashboard went crazy. Autozone said alternator bought a new one. 3 days later does it again but would not hold a charge. Unhooked radio truck ran for 3 or4 days I turned the heater on and the dashboard went crazy, truck died. Held a charge about for about 300ft and died. We put it on a charger all night long. Will not start butbmakes a tic ticing noise for about 10sec stops and starts again. Please help. Checked the fuses.
Clyde from United States 3 years ago  
CL
1 reply 
netdrummer from United States a year ago
Sounds like the computer is shot
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Doesnt start or even turnover

Ford F-150 1998 Automatic 4.6l v 6 186000 miles
IMy truck wont start ive checked all the fuses the battery has power i dont know what to do next?
William A Petersen from United States 3 years ago  
WI
2 reports 
Mcguyver from United States 9 months ago
Sounds like your main relay it looks like a solenoid actually is just a continuous duty type located close to the battery you should be able to follow the positive battery cable and find it...turn the key to the on run position and see if you have power on both large terminals to eliminate that first
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Won't start

Ford F-150 1997 F150 30003 miles
Key switch has been taken out was starting with screwdriver now it won't and some fuses have no power also check engine light not on
Meross from United States 5 years ago  
ME
1 reply 
Allison from United States 5 years ago
Were you able to figure out what the problem was
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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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Headlights and rear lights won't start

Ford F-150 2004  110000 miles
The headlights and the rear lights don't work, only the brake light works.
Reba from United States 9 years ago  
RE
3 reports 
mollie from United States 9 years ago
There is a fuse box, some big ones and some smaller ones, check that as it must surely be the cause
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Won't crank

Ford F-150 1998 5.4 lariat  243695 miles
I was going down the road and it just cuts off like someone pulled a plug l pulled over tried to crank it was like it was out of gas so I called mechanic he say checked fuse I did it was blowed I put another one in there and it blowed so I called him back he said it was the PCM and wiring help I need my truck back
Lulu from United States 5 months ago  
LU

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 6 months ago  
SA
2 reports 

Truck cranks but it wont start dont smell gas fuel pump does turn on

Ford F-150 1989 f 150 5.4 l v8 200000 miles
Truck wont start it cranks but i dont smell gas
tommyguns from United States 9 months ago  
TO
1 report 

Won't start

Ford F-150 2001 4.6 336000 miles
Ok my dad was driving and he said everything just shut off on him. I changed out the alternator, battery, starter, starter relay, and PCM relay. Fuel pump I can hear, I can turn the crankshaft by hand. I checked all fuses and other relays some fuses ain't getting any power to it. Could it be the PCM? I don't wanna change that out a second opinion. Someone anyone please help.
Will from United States 10 months ago  
WI
8 reports 

Security light keeps flashing. Won't start

Ford F-150 2005 Lariat 5.4 v3 311000 miles
Replace camshaft position sensor replace the vcts drove the car go decent shut it off now it won't start instrument cluster lights are out and my security system won't stop flashing key on or off
Jimi from United States a year ago  
JI

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

Truck won't start

Ford F-150 2004 Heritage xlt 235000 miles
Guages wont read, the door dings from keys being in ignition but it won't even think about trying to turn over help
BrandonB from United States a year ago  
BR
1 report 

Won't start

Ford F-150 2009  225000 miles
The truck shows power, but won't start. Replaced alternator, still nothing, just want to know which of the 2 stater relay fuses is for the alternator
Rusty from United States a year ago  
RU
1 report 

Truck wont Start

Ford F-150 2006 XLT 5.4 217000 miles
Went out to start the truck and turned the key everything lights up but won't crank or start. What could be the problem a fuse maybe?
Anthony2012x from United States a year ago  
AN
4 reports 

Won't start with out spray fuel into the carb, then dies

Ford F-150 1989 350 185000 miles
Replaceed battery,atlernator,starter
Fuelppump all new
Nisha from United States 2 years ago  
NI
3 reports 

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
1 report 

The truck crank but won't start

Ford F-150 2009 5.4l  1650000 miles
The truck crank but won't start
Johnny from Canada 2 years ago  
JO
6 reports 

Won't crank / lights work

Ford F-150 2004 F150 XL 150000 miles
When I was turning in my driveway my car just died and could not get it to crank again after a few minutes of messing with it I put it in gear and rocked it back and forth after that it crunk but next time when I tried it it wouldn't crank again. Could this be my starter relay
Creed reed from United States 3 years ago  
CR
3 reports 


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