ok ordered it, we shall see !

any install tips ?? =)

 

 

When I suspect a NSS I hold the key in the start position and with my other hand move the shifter. If you manipulate both separately you won't know which one did the trick. My guess is that it's not the NSS, but next time try the key hold and shifter wiggle to see.

 

How do you get that NSS off of the side of the transmission?

 

 

Thanks, I have one on the garage floor and I tried removing it but it won't let go, I'll try a little harder.

 

Not sure if this effects automatic owners but the ignition actuator arm was an issue on mine. A pin hidden deep down in the steering column had worked itself loose and I had no start. Not an easy fix but doable.

It's easy to diagnose, pull your ignition switch (right under dash) and move it manually (should be obvious how this works). If your periodic no-start goes away, then the issue is likely in the actuator arm/ignition assembly. The key will still turn and feel normal but it won't start reliably. This is also an easy way to steal a truck in 5 minutes or less and a great reason to have jimmi-jammers, a killswitch and/or a no start tune.

 

welp....new problem today ....shifter would not budge out of park ! So now I am thinking parking brake switch ??

 

ok just read this : Check for a blown fuse F13 in the under-dash fuse box. If it is open, you get the same symptoms as a bad brake lamp switch or failed harness at the switch (also very common).

If it's blown, you'd better check the status of recall 05S28 on your truck (check your VIN on Ford.com). If the recall has not been performed, DO NOT REPLACE THE FUSE until you have disconnected the speed control switch on the brake master cylinder. Failure to do so may risk having your truck go up in smoke AT ANY TIME, whether parked and off or while running down the highway.

I just checked and I do have a open recall for speed control ! I will take it in for repair, but I want to know, would this cause the random no starts ?

 

I know it may sound crazy but on my other truck, I would get a "Stuck in park" situation if my 3rd brake light burned out. Seems it would cause an open in the circuit.
Just a thought.

You can test the brake light switch with a small jumper wire to see if it has indeed failed. place the wire and see if your brake lights come one, then try to move out of park.

 

I'm taking it to dealer for 2 recalls, I will see what they say. I have a feeling it's that blown fuse/speed control. Plus I don't want it catching fire LOL

 

ok ....2 recalls completed, camshaft sensor, and speed control switch. Tech said they didn't notice any probs with the shifter. I tested it a few times, of course, no issues with the shifter or starting. Only time will tell ...And the mystery continues ...

 

Of course it didn't act up. You took it to the mechanic.

 

I still haven't installed the NSS, gonna do that ASAP. This morning had a no start. Turned the key twice, nothing, then turned over on the 3rd try. I didn't jiggle the shifter so that's ruled out. so far I am thinking NSS or starter solenoid.

 

I just posted on another thread....Check that your solenoid terminals are very clean.... And I mean take them off them check BETWEEN them. I had an occasional no start as well that wasn't affected by the trans position switch and eventually I got to the solenoid. It was corroded under the terminals making for a crappy connection. A wire brush and reconnect took care of the issue. That was 18 months ago and no issues since.