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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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oK I bought a 1988 ford f250 and it was running great the steering collumn went out of it and i put a new one in it and it wouldn't do anything so i took it to a local mechanic and he put a push button start on it and a new computer and its cranking and the fuel pump is kicking on but not starting it has the efi 351 anyone know what it could be
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 02:25 AM
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Did you happen to change the ignition switch on the column? Why would a mechanic put a push button start on it instead of fixing the issue?

And what do you mean the steering column went out?
 
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the key wouldnt turn and the gear shift wouldnt move from park it has a new ignition switch
 
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the key wouldnt turn and the gear shift wouldnt move from park it has a new ignition switch
I don't understand how a push-button start is going to fix this.

Why would a mechanic put a push button start on it instead of fixing the issue?
I agree. You clearly have a mechanical failure inside the column and he puts in a new ECU? And a push-button start on top of it? Get your truck back and take it to somebody else would be my recommendation.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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I put a new steering column in it due to those reasons and its cranking and cranking and gettn fire it just seem like the motor isnt gettn fuel
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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You should really be looking for a qualified mechanic...

Keep this guys number though, he MIGHT be able to snake out the sewer line when it stops up....

Just keep him away from your truck!!!!!
 
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