Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

Driving me mad

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 09:36 PM
  #16  
geekwithoutacause's Avatar
geekwithoutacause
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 922
Likes: 7
Temp sensor is inside the airbox , I believe. Better check it.
Who messed with it ? Seems to be all hosed up. Still think it's something with the power since you seem to get different codes now.
Take your battery in for a test at autozone or orelliy. IT's free.
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 09:52 PM
  #17  
ScumFord's Avatar
ScumFord
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by geekwithoutacause
Temp sensor is inside the airbox , I believe. Better check it.
Who messed with it ? Seems to be all hosed up. Still think it's something with the power since you seem to get different codes now.
Take your battery in for a test at autozone or orelliy. IT's free.
well to be honest on here it appears that I somehow had the mass air completely disconnected. Throwing the code for it and the air temp. (-40 is equal to “unplugged” ). O2 is ordered should have it Monday or so. And getting a catylitic installed as well. Then I should be hopefully in the clear light section of this group.
As far as battery I have a bad connection of grounds to it. Due to clamp issues. Went to get one and the local store I work with is out of stock. SO I ordered thicker insulated pos and neg wires with new connections. Should have Sunday.
I also seafoamed the vacuums and fuel and oil and trans lol. So in about 500 miles will drain everything and replenish is some quality oils. (Recommendations?) normally run valvoline synthetics. 229,xxx miles.
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 09:55 PM
  #18  
geekwithoutacause's Avatar
geekwithoutacause
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 922
Likes: 7
IF I was you I would stop throwing parts at it (incl o2 sensors) until you have the battery/power thing completely fixed. It might just fix all the other issues and is the simplest and cheapest to fix.
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 09:55 PM
  #19  
ScumFord's Avatar
ScumFord
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Updating the old connectors.

Nice and clean looking.
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 09:57 PM
  #20  
geekwithoutacause's Avatar
geekwithoutacause
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 922
Likes: 7
oh and the catalytic converter won't make a difference with your upstream o2 sensors. Unless your truck is an obd2 model (California usually) it won't have a sensor downstream from the catalytic converters and simply doesn't care if there even is a catalytic converter.
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 09:59 PM
  #21  
ScumFord's Avatar
ScumFord
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by geekwithoutacause
IF I was you I would stop throwing parts at it (incl o2 sensors) until you have the battery/power thing completely fixed. It might just fix all the other issues and is the simplest and cheapest to fix.
I don’t mind get getting a few parts for it. I just got this truck and it was dead wouldn’t go over 5 miles an hour. It’s slowly coming back to life and if I add something new and say it doesn’t work then at least I know it’s new and now off the list. I do hear ya though. Only things I’ve purchased is plugs. 1 coil pack. Seafoamed x3 2 cans brake fluid. 1 throttle body cleaner. 1 mass air flow cleaner. A razor blade. Pvc & 2 hose clamps. Oh and a used mass from the scrap yaRd. Roughly 75 bucks in parts.
Catylitic is $206. Installed with bung so I can put in the 02 sensor it was missing
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 10:02 PM
  #22  
ScumFord's Avatar
ScumFord
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by geekwithoutacause
oh and the catalytic converter won't make a difference with your upstream o2 sensors. Unless your truck is an obd2 model (California usually) it won't have a sensor downstream from the catalytic converters and simply doesn't care if there even is a catalytic converter.
it is obd2 and has one past the cat.
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 10:04 PM
  #23  
geekwithoutacause's Avatar
geekwithoutacause
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 922
Likes: 7
Originally Posted by ScumFord

it is obd2 and has one past the cat.
ok, then it does indeed expect you to have a catalytic converter.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-4

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-6

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 10:10 PM
  #24  
ScumFord's Avatar
ScumFord
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by geekwithoutacause
ok, then it does indeed expect you to have a catalytic converter.
ya and without the cat on I got know where to put the 02. Just going with universal 3” car back system. Nothing fancy just to dampen the noise, emmisons etc. hopping that will clear up the last of codes and roughness. Took it for a drive tonight about 50 miles at 60mph and it ran the best since I’ve had it.
The 33 toyo open country m/t’s Didn’t put off as much road noise as I had thought they would so that was an added bonus.
 
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2018 | 10:11 PM
  #25  
ScumFord's Avatar
ScumFord
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
What mpg are you guys getting with the f250’s?

I’ve only ran 1/2 tank since I’ve had it (running rough so I know my numbers aren’t accurate) and gotten 160 miles out of it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bdent11
Modular V8 (4.6L, 5.4L)
5
Jun 19, 2016 09:18 PM
tritonking
Modular V8 (4.6L, 5.4L)
16
Nov 23, 2011 03:26 PM
Kargh
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
24
Nov 27, 2010 02:10 AM
bluoval 5.4
1997 - 2003 F150
6
Apr 15, 2007 10:40 PM
BigMattXXL
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
10
Apr 25, 2003 11:27 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:01 AM.

story-0
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-02 21:45:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-5
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE