I'm hoping for you, your vac line just came unhooked like mine did once upon Just be grateful you didn't develop an exhaust leak, melt the wire harness bracket and let the harness melt together on the manifold while on the interstate, taking out the ecm fuse, ecm, speedo wires, O2 wires, 4x4 wires. If you have one of these early 4. I guess i'll be spending the weekend tearing my engine down now. Fire dept and insurance report. A vehicle owner can take the Ford 1-50 to the dealership to have the factory cruise added. This article applies to the Ford F-150 2004-2014 and the.
I've never had any problems with it at all. This is a similar rating to a Honda or Toyota. Rough running engine Figure 5. Ford has been having chronic problems with water entry into these solenoids, corroding them from the inside and seizing them,as you've seen! When they were torqued down they started stretch out which led to blown head gaskets. Below are some of the most common problems you may face as a Ford truck owner: Ignition Coil Failure Figure 1.
Speed 25 to 35 mph. I just assumed it had boiled off or something. If the diaphragm moves stiff and short, it is one of two problems: there is a tear in the diaphragm or the shaft has corroded and is stiff and needs lube. I wonder why they never sent me a recall letter? The latest designs are listed as: Disengage solenoid 6L3Z-9H465-A identified by electrical connector rib at 9:00 position Engage solenoid 6L3Z-9H465-B connector rib at 6:00 position. It's not the head gaskets or the intake manifolds again. Leaks are detected by the burnt oil smell produced.
This helps dissolve old oily residues that at times choke the engine. I just read up on those 2004 and new problems with 4 x4. Thanks for the tip even though I've got the V8 yeah man. This article applies to the Ford F-150 2004-2014 and Ford F250, F350. This should engage and disengage the 4X4. Some goody, high-tech options include reverse beeping sensor system, rear-view camera, auto-dim mirrors, etc.
Figure out what might be causing your engine to misfire here. Get the front off the ground and have someone pop it in 4x4 and listen for engagement. Questions and Answers Why isn't my power window working? Again, don't murder me, i'm just guessing while bored at work Click to expand. This article applies to the Ford F-150 1987-1996. I have yet to find anyone having any problems or gasket failures with this engine in 2004-2008. When the truck is shifted to 4X4, the shaft should slide into the diaphragm, moving the lever it is connected to to the passenger side direction.
On second examination of 4wheel low, I found that it is not engaging. At 92,000 miles and no notification from Ford, I went to start my truck 1 Sunday and ripped the connecting rod right out of the bottom of a seized piston. You say it engages, but are you only engaging the rears? Passenger side head gasket leak. This by a faulty ground connection system below the dash board, indicating the windows and locks are disconnected from it. But they still are way too high! I've only had to add coolant between coolant changes once, and even then it was maybe a quart, if that. Sometimes you can free it up with a few light raps with a hammer. I had no idea they expired.
That affects the locks movement, but the solution would be to open it up and clean it up. Pics below is for reference of the old cracked solenoid and the new solenoids with housing that was replaced 2 years ago. This by a cracked engine block causing water to leak into combustion chamber, cylinders and oil pan. The affected aluminum cylinder needs to be replaced. Puddles of red fluid appearing under your truck overnight is a telltale sign of a transmission leak. Spark plug ejection is caused by poorly designed plugs and cylinder heads. This article applies to the Ford.
If I had one of these 4. . Also make note if they seem old and brittle as there could be a crack you don't see. I researched on line and found out this is a known problem. Every motor is comprised of several. Hoses seem to be okay and no cracks visible at solenoid. If it has totally frozen up, you'll need to replace it - which is actually a pretty easy job.
You can get fancy and test them electrically they should each have 12V power all of the time but the easiest way is to put your fingers on the plastic caps and feel and listen for a click as someone shifts your truck in and out of 4X4. When I did this, I engaged the 4X by pushing the shaft in but it was very stiff and hand to pull it out again with leverage from a screwdriver. The truck has 42,000 miles on it. Ford would not even acknowledge or return any phone calls regarding this. I got in the truck this morning and boom.
Figure out what's going on with our guide here. I'll be working on my plow setup tonight after work. This article applies to the. Any coolant like water turns the oil into milky brown if excess and tastes sweet. Like any automobile or truck, the Ford F-150 encounters common mechanical problems an owner with basic information can detect, fix, or seek expert help if it's complex.