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I'm Eli. I recently bought a 2010 F150 FX4 SuperCrew. It has around 185,000 miles. So here is my issues that i definitely need more advice on...
It started to stall at red lights/stop signs only after driving(not at cold or warm starts). I replaced both cam sensors 2 times. Replaced both VCT solenoids. One was broke in half. I took it to Ford & at first they said $3,500 for timing chain replacement. Week later they call and say (we refuse to work on your truck because the oil passageways are partially clogged and frame is starting to rot. Even with a new motor it wouldn't be worth it. Please pay $250 so you can come get your vehicle)!!!
So i researched and found out that by unplugging both VCT solenoids it does not stall out and i am able to drive to & from work. It doesnt have the full power it's supposed to but it's drivable. I am going to check the catalytic converter to see if there's a problem but I'm only getting(by the dash gauges) an average of 8-10mpg and I'm worried that it may get worse by time i know exactly what needs done...
Any of you are able to help me with this i definitely need it and would forever be a friend... Thanks
****cant upload pics yet
It started to stall at red lights/stop signs only after driving(not at cold or warm starts). I replaced both cam sensors 2 times. Replaced both VCT solenoids. One was broke in half. I took it to Ford & at first they said $3,500 for timing chain replacement. Week later they call and say (we refuse to work on your truck because the oil passageways are partially clogged and frame is starting to rot. Even with a new motor it wouldn't be worth it. Please pay $250 so you can come get your vehicle)!!!
So i researched and found out that by unplugging both VCT solenoids it does not stall out and i am able to drive to & from work. It doesnt have the full power it's supposed to but it's drivable. I am going to check the catalytic converter to see if there's a problem but I'm only getting(by the dash gauges) an average of 8-10mpg and I'm worried that it may get worse by time i know exactly what needs done...
Any of you are able to help me with this i definitely need it and would forever be a friend... Thanks
****cant upload pics yet
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I'm Eli. I recently bought a 2010 F150 FX4 SuperCrew. It has around 185,000 miles. So here is my issues that i definitely need more advice on...
It started to stall at red lights/stop signs only after driving(not at cold or warm starts). I replaced both cam sensors 2 times. Replaced both VCT solenoids. One was broke in half. I took it to Ford & at first they said $3,500 for timing chain replacement. Week later they call and say (we refuse to work on your truck because the oil passageways are partially clogged and frame is starting to rot. Even with a new motor it wouldn't be worth it. Please pay $250 so you can come get your vehicle)!!!
So i researched and found out that by unplugging both VCT solenoids it does not stall out and i am able to drive to & from work. It doesnt have the full power it's supposed to but it's drivable. I am going to check the catalytic converter to see if there's a problem but I'm only getting(by the dash gauges) an average of 8-10mpg and I'm worried that it may get worse by time i know exactly what needs done...
Any of you are able to help me with this i definitely need it and would forever be a friend... Thanks
****cant upload pics yet
It started to stall at red lights/stop signs only after driving(not at cold or warm starts). I replaced both cam sensors 2 times. Replaced both VCT solenoids. One was broke in half. I took it to Ford & at first they said $3,500 for timing chain replacement. Week later they call and say (we refuse to work on your truck because the oil passageways are partially clogged and frame is starting to rot. Even with a new motor it wouldn't be worth it. Please pay $250 so you can come get your vehicle)!!!
So i researched and found out that by unplugging both VCT solenoids it does not stall out and i am able to drive to & from work. It doesnt have the full power it's supposed to but it's drivable. I am going to check the catalytic converter to see if there's a problem but I'm only getting(by the dash gauges) an average of 8-10mpg and I'm worried that it may get worse by time i know exactly what needs done...
Any of you are able to help me with this i definitely need it and would forever be a friend... Thanks
****cant upload pics yet
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