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Problems/diagnosis/solutions
Fellas,
I have a F-150/2005/5.4 Triton/crew cab Lariat.
Love the truck, especially since I owned it (I have the title, don’t owe money on it, is truly mine) I got the truck when I left the Army, I didn’t want to get into payments. My budget wasn’t much, so shopping around I ended up with the truck I have now.
I knew that being an older truck I should expect some mechanical problems. Thanks to this page, I have been able to solved some issues. The in-put that I get from here is what I need, a no BS-drama straight forward solution, unlike what I’ve been getting from people in my town that are, allegedly, experts in mechanics. Turns out they do know some things and others things they have no clue.
Anyways I have a list of problems with possible diagnosis and solutions based on what I have learned here. So here it goes.
Probem #1 : Engine kicks and won’t shift on higher gears. Diagnosis- Spark-plug #7 misfiring (mechanic plugged the code reader) Solution-Change the spark plugs (in the process of studying how to do it, buying parts and tools)
Problem #2: Refer to the picture attach. I need to know what that hose is, what it does and how to fix it. I took the picture from the front-left-headlight.
Problem #3: Same as #1 but on the lower gears, some times when I come to stop the truck dies on me. Is it still the spark-plugs?
Thank you in advance Fellas.
I have a F-150/2005/5.4 Triton/crew cab Lariat.
Love the truck, especially since I owned it (I have the title, don’t owe money on it, is truly mine) I got the truck when I left the Army, I didn’t want to get into payments. My budget wasn’t much, so shopping around I ended up with the truck I have now.
I knew that being an older truck I should expect some mechanical problems. Thanks to this page, I have been able to solved some issues. The in-put that I get from here is what I need, a no BS-drama straight forward solution, unlike what I’ve been getting from people in my town that are, allegedly, experts in mechanics. Turns out they do know some things and others things they have no clue.
Anyways I have a list of problems with possible diagnosis and solutions based on what I have learned here. So here it goes.
Probem #1 : Engine kicks and won’t shift on higher gears. Diagnosis- Spark-plug #7 misfiring (mechanic plugged the code reader) Solution-Change the spark plugs (in the process of studying how to do it, buying parts and tools)
Problem #2: Refer to the picture attach. I need to know what that hose is, what it does and how to fix it. I took the picture from the front-left-headlight.
Problem #3: Same as #1 but on the lower gears, some times when I come to stop the truck dies on me. Is it still the spark-plugs?
Thank you in advance Fellas.
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The hose is crankcase ventilation hose with 'foam insulation' on it. It connects to a tube with electric heater that turns on < 35 degrees ambient to keep moisture from freezing and blocking the crankcase circulation. Filtered air is drawn into the Bank 1 Valve Cover from the opposite side of the Air Box (right above throttle body) - and through the crankcase, out the hose you are referring to back into the intake manifold Oil you see around it is accumulation of normal blow by.
Your item # 1 sounds like what some call 'bucking' - from misfiring. Likely spark plugs. These engines are 'picky' about 'hospital clean' spark plug jobs - AND REPLACE ALL COP "BOOTS" as part of it. Try to keep her from 'bucking'. That can lead to broken chain guides an more problems.
Your item # 1 sounds like what some call 'bucking' - from misfiring. Likely spark plugs. These engines are 'picky' about 'hospital clean' spark plug jobs - AND REPLACE ALL COP "BOOTS" as part of it. Try to keep her from 'bucking'. That can lead to broken chain guides an more problems.
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Thanks man.
One more thing, if you don’t mind.
what can cause “low-oil-pressure” and how do I fix it (if it can be fix).
I gotta tell you a few weeks ago, I made a rookie mistake I was adding a bit of oil to the truck and forgot to put the oil cap back on.
long story short, I realized the mistake down the road, stopped and put the oil cap back on. Later I checked the oil added a little (it lost some cause of my rookiness)
I’m not giving up on this truck, it may be a frankeinstain truck after I’m done with it but it’ll be a nice looking frank lol
One more thing, if you don’t mind.
what can cause “low-oil-pressure” and how do I fix it (if it can be fix).
I gotta tell you a few weeks ago, I made a rookie mistake I was adding a bit of oil to the truck and forgot to put the oil cap back on.
long story short, I realized the mistake down the road, stopped and put the oil cap back on. Later I checked the oil added a little (it lost some cause of my rookiness)
I’m not giving up on this truck, it may be a frankeinstain truck after I’m done with it but it’ll be a nice looking frank lol
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Your 'rookie mistake on this engine can cause a check engine light with lean code on both banks. The crankcase is sealed and draws metered and filtered air through the crankcase back into the intake manifold. Leaving the Oil Cap off - or a valve cover leak - or timing cover leak - or oil pan gasket leak can cause a lean DTC, or at lease elevated fuel trims.
Yes, I still live in greater San Antonio - when I'm not screwing around at my lake house at Canyon Lake. I'd be delighted to pick up a fellow form member from the airport if needed (in my ole' high mileage 2004 F150) or make your stay more enjoyable any way I can. (BTW. Thank you for you and your brother's service to our country.)
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OR ------- second thoughts. Maybe you should drive down. I recently found a set of 18 inch ones about identical to this for $400 and put them on my truck!!!!
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/wt...589361302.html
We'll use my floor jack and put them on and you can sell your old wheels/tires for about 200 !!! Cheep set of new tires.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/wt...589361302.html
We'll use my floor jack and put them on and you can sell your old wheels/tires for about 200 !!! Cheep set of new tires.
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Beer on me!
Thanks man and thanks for your support.
I know how my truck runs, I would avoid the kicking from happening, I knew when it would come.
unfortunately for me I had to switch cars with my wife, work and school were/are pretty far from where we live and her Honda Civic is a lot better on gas than my awesome-project truck so she drove/drives my truck. I did explain what she needed to do.....let’s leave that there LOL
I don’t need a ride from the airport since my brother is picking me up. But I would love to buy you a beer, you probably saved me thousands of dollars and I’m all about gaining knowledge for my truck.
I know how my truck runs, I would avoid the kicking from happening, I knew when it would come.
unfortunately for me I had to switch cars with my wife, work and school were/are pretty far from where we live and her Honda Civic is a lot better on gas than my awesome-project truck so she drove/drives my truck. I did explain what she needed to do.....let’s leave that there LOL
I don’t need a ride from the airport since my brother is picking me up. But I would love to buy you a beer, you probably saved me thousands of dollars and I’m all about gaining knowledge for my truck.
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No man, it was my fault, I did not stop working while I was there.
However, I am going back this summer and all through out the year.
I’m a man of my word, next I’ll go down there (should be around the end of June) we’ll go have that beer.
Again man, I’m sorry, I spaced it out.
I’ll be finishing the truck Friday or Saturday and I will send you an update.
in the mean time here is my info,
E: Fermin.t.iturbide@gmail.com
C: 760-979-7534
I’m on Facebook as “Fermin Iturbide” my profile picture is me with my daughter the American Flag on the background. Shoot me a friend request if you’re on Facebook.
However, I am going back this summer and all through out the year.
I’m a man of my word, next I’ll go down there (should be around the end of June) we’ll go have that beer.
Again man, I’m sorry, I spaced it out.
I’ll be finishing the truck Friday or Saturday and I will send you an update.
in the mean time here is my info,
E: Fermin.t.iturbide@gmail.com
C: 760-979-7534
I’m on Facebook as “Fermin Iturbide” my profile picture is me with my daughter the American Flag on the background. Shoot me a friend request if you’re on Facebook.
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Hey I was just 'razzing you'. Although I cheerfully look forward to meeting any fellow forum member when the opportunity arises. The wait won't kill me. Hell, most of the beer in my refrig is probably past the expiration date - (if beer has one). But now the Tequila, that's a different story. Them Margarita's just don't last worth a damn.
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