Ran close to E and now having problems?
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Fuel pumps hang inside the fuel tank. The pump is cooled by the fuel. Running it low often will wear out the pump quicker.
If the fuel filter change doesn't work, you might want to measure fuel pressure.
btw, fuel filter change isn't a quick at the store thing. You need to go under the truck. It's easily accessible, but you need special fuel line disconnect tools.
If the fuel filter change doesn't work, you might want to measure fuel pressure.
btw, fuel filter change isn't a quick at the store thing. You need to go under the truck. It's easily accessible, but you need special fuel line disconnect tools.
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Fuel pumps hang inside the fuel tank. The pump is cooled by the fuel. Running it low often will wear out the pump quicker.
If the fuel filter change doesn't work, you might want to measure fuel pressure.
btw, fuel filter change isn't a quick at the store thing. You need to go under the truck. It's easily accessible, but you need special fuel line disconnect tools.
If the fuel filter change doesn't work, you might want to measure fuel pressure.
btw, fuel filter change isn't a quick at the store thing. You need to go under the truck. It's easily accessible, but you need special fuel line disconnect tools.
. I really want to do it at autozone on my lunch, you think they have the tools to do it?
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The fuel filter is under the truck on the drivers side up by the drivers side front door.
It is tucked against the frame rail.
Auto Zone typically lets you use their tools for free...but you have to put a deposit down so you don't keep them...
I'm not sure if they will have a fuel filter wrench or not...
The word "wrench" is kind of confusing.
The tool is basically a round tool with prongs that stick perpendicular out of it...the tool has an opening in the round circular part that allows it to slip over the fuel line and the prongs go into the fuel filter between the filter and fuel line...there is a circular spring inside the filter that "holds" the filter to the fuel line...the prongs create a gap the spring so it can slip over the raised flange on the filter neck...
It does take some "jiggling" to get the filter off the line...
Also you will want to watch for extra fuel in the lines/filter as it WILL drip out as you remove the filter from the lines...
Some Auto Zones may not let you work on your vehicle in the lot...you may just want to go with don't ask permission approach...
Also...I bought a set of hard plastic gas filter wrenches...kind of a "universal" set...it was only like $8 if I remember right...they hang on a hook in my garage...
Good luck!
Joe.
It is tucked against the frame rail.
Auto Zone typically lets you use their tools for free...but you have to put a deposit down so you don't keep them...
I'm not sure if they will have a fuel filter wrench or not...
The word "wrench" is kind of confusing.
The tool is basically a round tool with prongs that stick perpendicular out of it...the tool has an opening in the round circular part that allows it to slip over the fuel line and the prongs go into the fuel filter between the filter and fuel line...there is a circular spring inside the filter that "holds" the filter to the fuel line...the prongs create a gap the spring so it can slip over the raised flange on the filter neck...
It does take some "jiggling" to get the filter off the line...
Also you will want to watch for extra fuel in the lines/filter as it WILL drip out as you remove the filter from the lines...
Some Auto Zones may not let you work on your vehicle in the lot...you may just want to go with don't ask permission approach...
Also...I bought a set of hard plastic gas filter wrenches...kind of a "universal" set...it was only like $8 if I remember right...they hang on a hook in my garage...
Good luck!
Joe.
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Expect at least a little fuel bath when changing the filter.
A COP is a Coil On Plug. Easy to change, hardest part is knowing which one needs changed. A misfire won't always turn on the check engine light, but it will probably throw a code. While you are at the store, have them scan it for codes. Might point you at the right cylinder right there.
Does sound like a misfire to me, and a bad COP is the most common cause.
A COP is a Coil On Plug. Easy to change, hardest part is knowing which one needs changed. A misfire won't always turn on the check engine light, but it will probably throw a code. While you are at the store, have them scan it for codes. Might point you at the right cylinder right there.
Does sound like a misfire to me, and a bad COP is the most common cause.
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Just got back from SUbway and Discount Auto Parts.
Got a motocraft fuel filter and some seafoam. Got to thinking it might fix it and then half way back my check engine light comes on
Is that better or worse in my current situation :/
Got a motocraft fuel filter and some seafoam. Got to thinking it might fix it and then half way back my check engine light comes on
Is that better or worse in my current situation :/
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FYI... You may want to join the Florida Chapter - Florida Chapter - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums You might be able to meet up with someone that does have more experience on the V10... and you could share your knowledge of audio/video. This could be a case of who you know and what you know. 
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Engine light is good. Now you will know what trail to head down. Post up the codes as soon as you get them.
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FYI... You may want to join the Florida Chapter - Florida Chapter - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums You might be able to meet up with someone that does have more experience on the V10... and you could share your knowledge of audio/video. This could be a case of who you know and what you know.
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ok will do. Will it matter that my v-10 was chipped at all? Sorry if this is a idiotic question as I don't know if it would interfere with stock codes
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No. Codes are codes.
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When you had the engine rebuilt, did they put in new plugs/boots/coils? I would get a new Motorcraft coil. It would come with a new boot. Even if your coils are good, it's good to have a spare one handy. BTW, the coil is the round, black cylindrical thing on top of each spark plug about 1.5" or so in diameter.
Get the code read at the auto parts store. It could pinpoint you to the cylinder that's misfiring. Then you'll need to diagnose the problem. Start checking the connectors to the coil. Then remove the coil and pull the rubber boot. Squeeze the boot flat between your index finger and thumb and roll it to check for dry cracks. If you find one, then that could be the cause of your misfire. Replace that with the new one and coil. Keep your old coil, it may still be good as a spare.
Let us know how you do and if that fixes it. If not, then we'll go further into it.
Get the code read at the auto parts store. It could pinpoint you to the cylinder that's misfiring. Then you'll need to diagnose the problem. Start checking the connectors to the coil. Then remove the coil and pull the rubber boot. Squeeze the boot flat between your index finger and thumb and roll it to check for dry cracks. If you find one, then that could be the cause of your misfire. Replace that with the new one and coil. Keep your old coil, it may still be good as a spare.
Let us know how you do and if that fixes it. If not, then we'll go further into it.
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When you had the engine rebuilt, did they put in new plugs/boots/coils? I would get a new Motorcraft coil. It would come with a new boot. Even if your coils are good, it's good to have a spare one handy. BTW, the coil is the round, black cylindrical thing on top of each spark plug about 1.5" or so in diameter.
Get the code read at the auto parts store. It could pinpoint you to the cylinder that's misfiring. Then you'll need to diagnose the problem. Start checking the connectors to the coil. Then remove the coil and pull the rubber boot. Squeeze the boot flat between your index finger and thumb and roll it to check for dry cracks. If you find one, then that could be the cause of your misfire. Replace that with the new one and coil. Keep your old coil, it may still be good as a spare.
Let us know how you do and if that fixes it. If not, then we'll go further into it.
Get the code read at the auto parts store. It could pinpoint you to the cylinder that's misfiring. Then you'll need to diagnose the problem. Start checking the connectors to the coil. Then remove the coil and pull the rubber boot. Squeeze the boot flat between your index finger and thumb and roll it to check for dry cracks. If you find one, then that could be the cause of your misfire. Replace that with the new one and coil. Keep your old coil, it may still be good as a spare.
Let us know how you do and if that fixes it. If not, then we'll go further into it.
.I didn't own the Excursion when it was rebuilt. I got it about 780 miles ago so far.