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Ford F-350 Truck Illuminated Emblems

Hello, I'm looking for an Illuminated Emblems for my Ford F-350 Truck. I saw Recon Emblems but they are too costly. Can anyone please guide me to get the best quality at reasonable price. Thank You.


93 ranger 4.o

My truck is not getting up to speed properly and has white smoke coming out of tail pipe and valve covers if open oil dipstick or oil cap. The catalytic converter has been already been replace last week. Any ideas of my problem.


99' Ford Explorer Sport turn signal multi switch

I'm searching for the color diagram for the multi switch. Which color wire goes to which pin.



I'm most interested in pin 1-8.



Thanks


1994 ford bronco xlt 5.8 351 win no heat

So just recently and of course when the temperature outside drops it decided to stop blowing hot air into the cab... the air is still blowing and the switch from cold to hot air still operates just fine. Water level is good and no engine over heating issues... so I'm not sure if it would be the water pump thermostat or heat core.... so curious to see what you guys might think it is...


Wheels locked up

My 2004 F-150, 5.4 triton 3V, wheels locked up my son the other day. He was at work and the vehicle was operating normally. When he got off work, I got the phone call. The front brakes and rotors were definitely overdue for a change...I was planning to do it this week.

When I moved the vehicle back into the parking spot it was like trying to climb over a curb...very pronounced jerking. I needed to get on the gas to get her to move. It sounded like one or more tires were dragging across the pavement. I have messed around trying to do as much of my own maintenance in the past several years, by no means do I declare to be a mechanic, but I'm baffled. It is possible for all the brakes lock up? I'm pretty sure that I didn't have all calipers go bad at once. Master cylinder? Not sure what the technical name is the vacuum module in line with the master cylinder...if that fails due to the lack of engine vacuum, would/could that lock all the brakes, just one, or a pair? Driveline issue? Bearings?

Totally confused!!!

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks


2003 CHEVY SILVERADRO 5.3 T ENGINE WON'T START

TRUCK HAS 156,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULAR. IT CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT WOULD CRANK BUT CUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. AFTER IT SET ABOUT 4 HRS IT CRANKED BUT RAN ONLY A FEW MIN. IT HAS NO CODES IN SYSTEM. FUEL PUMP COMES ON. FUEL PRESSURE GOES TO 60 PSI AND PUMP CUTS OFF. WITH PUMP AND KEY OFF FUEL PRESSURE IS ABOUT 52 PSI. FUEL FILER CHANGED. THANKS FOR THE GREAT HELP YOU GIVEN IN THE PAST.


f250 5.4 starts then stall no fuel , changed most fuel parts

I have a tough one , my 06 f250 superduty with a gas 5.4 is stalling right after starting , at first if I started it and pressed the pedal I could keep it running at 2000 rpms but let off and it would stall now it wont even start . it isn't getting fuel even after changing fuel pump , fuel filter , fuel pump drive module , throttle position sensor , fuses and relays are good . it runs as long as I keep spraying starting fluid .

this started out the blue 2 days ago and wont start since

this is the returnless fuel system .

keep in mind that me being tired and dumb that I tried starting the truck by mistake this morning while diagnosing forgetting the air filter assembly , throttle body and intake manifold was off the truck , all unplugged. it threw a bunch of codes

pulled codes and they show

p061b internal control module torque calibration performance

p2106 throttle actuator control system forced limited power

p2110 throttle actuator control system forced limited revs per minute

p0122 throttle / pedal sensor a circuit low input

p0223 throttle / pedal position sensor / switch b circuit high input

p0104 mass air flow circuit intermintent

p2100 throttle actuator control motor circuit open

u1900 control area network communication bus malfunction receive malfunction

cleared all codes and none show up while trying to start it

if I press the pedal the throttle butterfly does open and close

I put inline fuel pressure tester at filter and get 40lbs which should be plenty for a returnless fuel system to start

I can start the motor and it stalls or press pedal and just makes sucking sound though intake and stalls

best that I could I checked wiring and plug connecters , all seem ok

I didn't change the ECU or the fuel rail pressure sensor or pedal sensor yet , getting exspensive

any suggestions would be appreciated


Ford e150 van Engine stalling

1991 ford e150 club wagon van 302 5.0 starts great when it's not to cold but dies after about 20 to 30 minutes of running. New plugs wires cap ignition module air idle control and flushed out both tanks. Still having same problems as before. Any ideas on what the issue is?


1976 Ford Truck on class C Rv "starter cylinoid info needed"

Subject is starter cylinoid: question is where does the fuse linke wire go to the positive an negative side of the cylinoid) electrical: A retired auto man said he knew old school cylinoid installation so I let him install a new 496 starter cylinoid in my truck (It was the only one that the Auto Zone computer picture even looked like mine so it should be right I am not sure the exact motor # I have, it might be a 460 motor? It is larger than the vans. It seems to me that a good guess would be the negative side but I wanted to check with you first. A guess answer from you Will be a blessing as to which one just makes sense.

After he finished I discovered he had left the "fuse linke" wire out and he said he could not remember which side the positive or negative that it went. I have asked so many and they say they don't know.

(after trial and error sessions and two batteries later) He had damaged the wire by sitting the battery back on it a few times we think. He fixed the wire.

The positive attachment try led to smoke and a quick detachment of the wire to the battery the negative side gave nothing, but found out later that his screw was a little loose to the cylinoid, so tighten that.

By now you know this left me in a real tight spot and with my truck being a 1976.

the only manual I have, which is the original, is no help.

My trucks name is "Old Birtha" and I would really appreciate any help or suggestions. The mechanics I

have talked to just either don't want to deal with it or just don't know.



The truck was starting good and when it then did not want to start the starter was still trying so it is not the starter. All I think is well except attaching that bloody wire where it belongs. Can I do any damage by trying it on the negative side because the screw was loose when we tried before?



You were so helpful with my 98 olds By the way to solve that problem I finally replaced the wire cluster

to the main computer and that worked! I have a problem with the sensor to the coolant system and found it is not the sensor but a wire to the sensor so I have disconnected the sensor until I can fix the wire SOON. I lets me drive the car and the fans come on which was the problem with my over heating.

just thought I would mention it unless somebody needs that little information.



I look forward to hearing from you wise and talented ones soon.

jly and "Old Birtha" Have a blessed day!


Cranking and running problem

I have a 1990 Ford F150 4.9 2wd 5 speed Truck

I currently have to start the truck by the solenoid and when I get it cranked when the clutch is let out it shuts off


Re: truck stalls after starting when its cold

what is a MAP sensor?


Re: Dash warning light, tire pressurs

even the spare tire? Some vehicle look at all five tires.



A shop can use a tool and see if all the tire monitors are working and sending out a signal


2006 Ford F150 5.4 Brake light & ABS Light on ??

2006 Ford F150 5.4

My parking brake light came on, and a few weeks later my ABS light came on. Now both lights are on, brakes seem to be working fine.

Brake fluid levels are fine.

Suggestions ?

Thanks,

Dynamitejake96


2005 e150 cold weather brake failure

Greetings and thank you for adding me as a new member.

I have a reoccurring brake problem on my 2005 Ford Club Van that happens only during the winter when temperatures dip below about 15 degrees Fahrenheit.



I will be driving the van for a few minutes without any brake issues.

Suddenly without warning when I want to slow or stop, I find that the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor with no braking ability. Holding the pedal to the floor or pumping the brake causes the abs to pulsate but is no help in stopping the van. After a short time, seconds usually, the pedal returns to its normal height and the brakes work as usual. At no time do any brake warning lights come on the dash. I may go five minutes or 25 minutes without any more brake problems but the brake pedal will suddenly without warning go all the way to the floor again with no stopping ability.



After the last time it happened I called my mechanic from the side of the road (he is very respected and has been in business for over 50 years) and explained the situation. After the pedal returned to normal, He had me hold my foot on the brake pedal to find that the pedal is not spongy and does not slowly sink to the floor. He also had me check the brake fluid to find that the fluid is full and topped off. He said my explanation is not possible.



Again, this only happens on e or twice a year when the temperatures dip below about 15 degrees. Has anyone else experienced this problem?



Thanks,

Bob


Ford f150 engine problem

Im working on a 2006 f150 with 5.4 triton engine. The engine turned when i was takeing it a part had 2 plugs brake off in the head after Igot them out and started putting the engine back together wont turn. Put the timing chain on but dont have rockers in yet


2003 F250

Is there a common link between the turn signals, cruise control and trip computer? A few weeks ago they started sporadically working. When one was not working neither were the others and if one was working they all were. I would set the cruise control and after some time it would shut down. I noticed that the trip computer was not on and also the turn signals did not work. At first it was once in a while and they would come back on. Eventually they all three quit working. I have been through every fuse in the fuse panel below the steering wheel and they are all good. I have not noticed anything else that is not functioning properly.


2007 Ford Expedition EL XLT wont start.

Last Monday my neighbor broke down on the interstate. We gave her a jump only to discover she was out of fuel. On the way back with fuel for her car, my husband was driving our Expedition when it suddenly shut off and would not start again. When we go to start it, it tries to turn over but it seems that it's not getting fuel. We have checked the inertion switch, the fuel reset switch, the fuel rails, and looked for days for the fuel driver module that was no where to be found. We had it placed on the computer today and no codes popped up. We called the dealership and they said they could look at it for a hearty price. My husband just had surgery last Friday and is out of work for a month now, which means less of an income, so we are trying to avoid taking it to the dealership. I have a friend who will fix it for the price of the part if we can find the problem. What can the issue be? Please help! I need this vehicle so I can transport my children safely as our second vehicle does not have enough seats and my husband cannot drive for the next month.


93 ford ranger xlt

i have a 93 ford ranger xlt 2wd with a 4.0 in it and when i drive it it will miss really bad bout 50 and shake really bad but when i give it a little bit more gas it smoothes out and ive chaned the plugs and wires and it still is doing it so what could be makeing it do it


93 ford ranger

Hey there I got a 93 manual Ford ranger 2wd 3.0 I just changed the slave cylinder and got everything back together took the shifter off to put in gear oil and now the shifter won't go in any gear it seems to be In neutral but when I crunk it up and let off the clutch it wants to pull do you have any advice I'd appreciate it


1998 ford expedition wont crank

the truck was running and the starter went bad I replace the starter and now the truck wont start it seemed like the starter was binding up put shims in and it was doing the same thing I replaced the starter solenoid on fire wall still same thing I tested the motor to see if it seized but the motor is fine I can turn over by hand I changed relays and all does anyone have any idea what could be the problem


2005 f150 5.4l problems

I have a Ford f150 5.4l 2005. I just did a motor swap with a motor that has 26000 miles on it. When the motor is cold it runs and sounds great. As it warms up there is a pulsating sound like a ufo (only way to explain). I changes out tensioner and put new serpentine belt. Could this possibly be my bearing going out on my alternator pulley? Please help I'm done sinking money into this thing!


1999 mercury mountaineer runs rough when engine is cold

I have a 1999 mercury mountaineer 4.0 sohc v6 engine. it is hard to start and runs rough in cold weather until engine warms up, acts like old carb engine that the choke does not work on. has no codes logged. I have tried to check the iat sensor, but there is not one in the intake pipe where the book that i have says it should be. truck has alot of miles on it, but runs good when it warms up and does not use any oil. can anyone help me/ thanks


2002 ford winstar timing chain

My 2002 Ford winstar blew the timing chain, I have been told by many people it would be cheaper to replace my vehicle than it would be to fix it, and that normally when the timing chain goes so do multiple other things. Is

This true?


78 e150 solenoid starter

Hi,

This is maybe more a generic question for older vehilces rather than just for the 78 e150. I get a clicking noise when I try to start the engine. I applied voltage to the s (small termminal) and the solenoid seems to click but no starter. When I put a temporary short across the two heavy amp connections, should the starter not start cranking? Instead I get a spark and a heating up screw driver. Any suggestions on the problem here. Appreciate you help. Thanks in advance.

A


2002 Ford Explorer XLT wont go into 4x4

I have a 2002 ford explorer xlt, the 4x4 module box was gone. I replaced it and now it still won't go into 4x4. Any help as to why? sorry no indicator light on either as to what it is in, 4x4 auto- 4 low-4high none showing.

Any help appreciated.

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