1990 f150 4.9 I6 5sp rwd

1: when the truck is started in the mornings or after work, it will start, then the rpms will drop off like theyre supposed to but after a few seconds the truck starts lugging real bad and eventually dies. it takes either me in the truck keeping it running by feathering the gas or several restarts until it has reached proper operating temperature for it to straighten out and constantly idle correctly.

2: theres what looks to be sludge or just some sort of grime in my clutch master cylinder and the power steering reservoir do i need to worry about it?

3: every now and then if im in a big hurry and start slamming gears the trans will slip in between gears and i have to shut the truck off and feather the clutch and force the gear shift into gears to unlock the trans

4: does anyone know a good place or site to get decently priced ford parts other than the obvious parts stores because me and my family have alot of fords

 

#1- sound like a sensor, have a code reader, try reading codes , if not try auto zone , advance #2 -both should be clean fluids yes clean , no sludge as for #3 slamming gears that's not right either (other help please) try LMC, ROCK AUTO they usually have great prices even with shipping , ford parts.com but pricey oRDER AN lmc catlog on there website has parts pictures and exploded views , very help full GOOD! luck TR

 

First gen, also go post in your years model truck , they are very helpful too TR

 

1: i was thinking it may be sludge in the idle air bypass, could that be worth a try? i havent fooled with that particular problem yet.

2: advice on how to clean the reservoirs out out?

3: if i shift really fast/hard when im trying to get somewhere really fast (lol) it sometimes gets stuck in between gears

4: ill give those a try thanks

and what do you mean "First gen, also go post in your years model truck , they are very helpful too TR"

 

1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums That is for the year model of your truck.

Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums Clutch and Transmissions there.

Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums Brakes there.

 

Try them first gen, Thanks Harte , tell them the model truck, engine size ,etc when u post . I noticed there is s 1500 -1600 people on 1987-1996 , Very helpful -Good luck TR

 

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