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Old 08-27-2006, 10:56 PM
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97 with a 4.2, rough starting and acceleration

has anyone had this. The truck has not been run much for 4 years then i received it as a gift with only 32,000 miles on it. When I first start it in the mornings, it seems to have a rough start that seems as though the motor is going to jump out and run away. I have to turn it off and then it cranks fine.
does anyone know what could cause it? Not sure about the acceleration also, it seems to take about 2 seconds for it to kick in. I'm not sure if it is jump the small engine, I use to have a Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.9 that really got up and went. Any help is appreciated.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->
 
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97 4.2 rough running

I also am having the same problem. 97 F150 auto, 4 X 4, 135000 miles.
 
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