Questions tagged [f-150]
A Ford pick-up, commonly referred to as a 1/2 ton.
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What is this frame(?) piece and/or where could I find out?
1994 Ford F-150...4x4...5.8L...Automatic
This is looking straight back from just under the front bumper on the driver's side. The coiled tube on the left side of the picture is housed/inset into a ...
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No start no crank no clicks and no idea why 87 ford f-150
I recently replaced my starter and the solenoid and now my truck will not start when I turn the key. I'm getting power and my lights and electronics are working fine but there's nothing on the ...
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Inspection Not Ready ( 02, 02 heater, cat)
2006 Ford F150
Battery was unplugged before car was purchased. I bought it and put 300+ miles on it and still see those 3 sensors not ready. No codes.
Replace all 02 sensors?
Diagnose with mech for ...
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Differential Service on 2015 F150 at 100,000 miles
What is the importance of 100,000 mile front and rear differential service on my 2015 F150 4WD King Ranch
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Component Identification / 1995 F150 5.8L 351W
Can someone tell me what components these are? The rubber hoses on them are cracking and I'd like to try and get OEM since there are 90° bends in the hoses. Also, I'm genuinely curious as to what ...
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How to remove a stuck freeze plug
Got a 93 f150 with a 302 5.0 I’m replacing the freeze plug it’s on the back of block on the passenger side I’m using flathead an hammer but it won’t budge it’s in a tight spot is there anything else I ...
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Lifted Ford F-150 Shaking Horribly at 70+ mph
So I have a 6” lift on my 2010 Ford F-150 platinum. I have 35” Nitto ridge grapplers with some Moto metal rims. I just got my alignment checked out, tires rotated and one tire rebalanced. My truck ...
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Laser Iridium spark plug gap for 2012 f-150 5.0 liter
I am replacing my plugs in my 2012 f-150 5.0 truck with NGK laser iridium spark plugs. what it the correct gap? I see many different answers on the internet.
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Transmission stuck in 2nd gear
I recently bought a 2001 Ford F-150 4x4 and every position but park is second gear. Any ideas on the problem?
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is a seriously corroded driveshaft and u joints on an F150 safe? dealer who sold me car says no
I think a corroded drive train this corroded is a safety issue, bought used f150 from dealer get out on highway and was scared to hell whole truck shook so bad -drove truck back later same day saying ...
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2012 Ford F-150 Rust
I have a 2012 Ford F-150 that's starting to show a bit of rust, primarily on the front and rear bumpers and then on the undercarriage of the body below the doors.
I have a few questions on this:
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How can I remove a broken plastic piece from a coolant box?
A little piece attached to a hose broke inside some coolant box Related question.
The thing is plastic and the box is metal, I have seeing some questions and videos on how to remove headless bolts and ...
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What is this thing called and what is the correct hose order f150?
A few months ago this little box started leaking coolant (the green stuff), i took it to the mechanic to repair, charge me for it but apparently did nothing because continue leaking (just a few drops ...
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F150 blew out Dorman plug patch kit, safe to drive?
I have a 2005 F-150 STX (4.6L Triton) in which the spark plug in cylinder 3 blew out. I hired a mechanic to install a patch kit (he used the Dorman Help! Kit) and that kit itself also blew out of the ...
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Overheating F150, clogged radiator or air pocket?
2011 Ford F150, 5.0
I've had issues with the truck overheating after about 20 minutes of driving. It seems to get up to normal temp pretty quick, hold and then the temp spikes to overheat. I pull off ...
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Can y’all help me out. I have no idea what I’m doing
So I drive a Ford F-150 and this morning when I was on my way to work my truck was acting like it was losing power and it has been for a while but not to bad but this morning it was doing it bad. Well ...
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Ford F150 XL - How do the vehicle control modes work?
My 2018 F150 has multiple driving modes:
Normal | Snow/Wet | Eco | Sport
I understand Snow/Wet is for wet surfaces, etc, etc.
But what exactly are they doing to the drive-train? What widgets ...
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Ford F150 XL - is there a hack for the radio?
I just purchased a 2018 Ford F150 XL crew cab.
The radio is driving me insane.
For example
I can't play another directory of MP3s - while driving. For an 1 1/2 commute this is aggravating.
I ...
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2007 Ford f150 unlock/lock button
I have not had this truck long I bought it a couple of weeks ago and the driver side unlock buttons work for the driver side only but the lock button works for both sides. I can only unlock the ...
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Heater will blow warm air then go to cold
I have an 01 Ford f150 with the 5.4 Triton, my heater has worked good untill a few days ago, at operating temp the heater will blow hot air but if I change it from defrost to anything eles or turn it ...
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Ford F150 quirk
I just purchased a used black Ford F150 XL crew cab "convenience vehicle" from a dealer.
Today my friend noticed that the drivers side door handles are chrome and the passenger side door handles are ...
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Transmission fluid shows to be over full and trans is slipping
I have a 2005 Ford F150. The transmission starting having problems shifting today. When I checked the fluid, it shows to be way over full on the dipstick. I have not added any fluid since I have owned ...
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Front wheel bearings integral to rotor assembly
Have been told that front wheel bearings are integral to the front rotors on 2009 Ford 150 and therefore can't be replaced separately. They can ONLY be replaced by replacing the entire rotor assembly. ...
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97 f 150 headlight problem
97 Ford f 150 Headlights High beams are low beams and low beams are high beams neither are very bright. Checked bulb in truck and it's a 9004 looked up what it calls for and it says 9007. Would this ...
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What type of Fuel does a 2007 f150 v6 4.2L take?
What type of Fuel does a 2007 f150 v6 4.2L take? The vehicle did not come with a manual, and I need to refuel.
I contacted the Ford dealership they say they will get back to me. They have not yet. I ...
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1990 F-150 Eating Alternators
My old truck has a problem with zapping alternators.
It's a 1990 F-150 with a 5L V8.
Specifically, I believe the voltage regulator is going out. Giving it a lot of gas seems to always be the event ...
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Just purchased a “rebuilt” transmission. Do these bearings look new to you?
Clearly the locking nuts have been reused (which IMO is bad practice, also the stake is in the different location which may indicate the torque is wrong) but to me the bearings look used. They are ...
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Loose steering over anything rough
I have a 2011 Ford F-150, and since we bought a year ago it's always felt somewhat unstable over uneven pavement. The truck tracks straight on the highway, doesn't have any vibration, but anytime I ...
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2011 f150 ecoboost timing chain and valve train
Looking to find the book rate for how many hours labour to change full timing set including vct's, chains and intake cams 3.5l ecoboost
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starter won't engage
I have a 2003 f150 heritage. the other day I was running around , stopped 3 or 4 times with no problems. then I came out of a store and no start. Nothing lots of power but not even a click. So long ...
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2010 Ford F-150 4.6 3 valve modular motor indicating overheating
I have a 2010 F-150 4.6L V8 3 valve truck. It has about 130,000 miles on it. Last time I drove it as I pulled into my driveway the temperature gauge on the dash was totally pegged out. It seems this ...
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valve adjustment 1984 F150 302
stock cam, hydraulic lifters. when removing the lash and finding the start of "tension" on the push rod how far should the spring loaded part of the lifter depress before you add the final 1/2 - 3/4 ...
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2001 F150 4.2 V6 knocking noise
I have a loud knocking noise in my engine. It stopped for awhile but is back. I just replaced the heads and all gaskets, due to overheating. Now have it back together and it's knocking still. It keeps ...
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2014 Ford F150 V8 5.0L
Hello i would like to know if we can pump gas vapur through the port/fuel injectors like gas liquid passes . I want to turn my v8 5.0L in to a vapur operated port injectors system and if possible ...
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Hum noise after letting go of the accelerator
2001 Ford F-150
250k miles
4.6L 4x4
When I'm on the highway going about 70 and do a "quick release" of the accelerator, the truck makes an audible hum that lasts for about a half a second. Wondering ...
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Ford F-150 engine overheats
My Ford F-150 started to overheat really fast after the last hard freeze we had.
There is definitely a coolant leak by the manifold, but I am thinking it is a hose because that's where most the ...
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Diagnostic connector broken; wires corroded and pulled out of the housing
1990 f150, XLT Lariat. Has been having idling issues, and the check engine light flicked on. I went to try and pull codes off, and realized that the wires inside the diagnostic connector had corroded. ...
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2004 f150 4x4 causes for errant hi temp reading
Recent engine replacement & transmission overhaul
Have replaced thermostat & coolant with no effect
Will return to normal reading after only 10 second shutdown
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Engine Type Confusion
Can someone tell me the difference between these two engines? I'm trying to find an O2 sensor for my 2009 F150 and while looking for parts I came across this (apparently) very important distinction (...
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97 f150 4.6L Heater problem!
In August, I replaced my heater core after a few yrs of it being out. Engine would get to normal operating temp and heater would blow warm/hot. Then slowly, the temp gauge would drop to cold, heater ...
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What's this yellow paste I found when I attempted to add oil?
I have a 2004 F150, with 200,000 miles. My daily commute is about 20 miles. I add a quart of oil at 3,000 miles, then get an oil change at 5,000 miles. I live in Atlanta, and it only rarely gets below ...
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Pickup runs only with the ground wire removed
My 2006 Ford F150 would not start and the lights flashed in the dash when I tried to start it. I removed the starter which is only 4 months old, it bench tested as perfect. I removed the battery ...
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2001 f150 suspension package
Just replaced the suspension package on a 2001 F150.
OEM parts.
The issue I'm having is that when I go above 50mph and hit a bump/pot hole, there's a significant amount of jarring that occurs.
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Remove and replace 5.4 liter motor on 2007 F 150
Wondered if any one can give an idea of how many hours, by flat rate manual , are allowed for removal and replacement of complete engine assy?
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1994 Ford F150 coming back to life
After 5 years of standing, I'm fixing up my 1994 F-150. Replacing plugs and wondering if I should add some engine oil to the cylinders to ensure good compression and reduce friction on startup. Thanks ...
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How do I diagnose a blinking overdrive off light on a 2001 Ford F-150 with 4R70W transmission?
Today the "OFF" light on the transmission shifter starting blinking on my 2001 Ford F-150. It is the 4.6L with a 4R70W transmission.
I pulled the codes but all I found was "Evap system inoperative" ...
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Truck shaking at certain mph or when under load
Vehicle Information:
2006 Ford F150 4WD with the 5.4L V8
150,000 miles (oil change every 5000 miles)
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In the fall, I started having problems with my truck. It had a rough idle and ...
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1988 F150 INLINE SIX no dash or interior lights,brake and tail lights are now inop
no dash or interior lights,brake and tail lights are now inop ,FUSE KEEPS BLOWING
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Truck burning through a lot of gas
Vehicle Information:
2006 Ford F150 4WD with the 5.4L
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On the way to work I noticed that the truck was "burning" a lot of gas. As I drove, (at a normal speed - 60 mph) I noticed that the ...
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High pitched noise from engine bay at high RPM
I have a 2001 Ford F-150 with the 4.6L modular V8 engine. This morning I noticed it was making a high pitched noise when accelerating hard. This is audible in the cab of the pickup truck. Upon further ...
