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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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2003 F-150 Starting Problems

A friend of mine has a 03 F-150 5.4 V8 and is having troulbe starting his vehilce. It seams that when he turns the ignition over it cranks but it won't turn over. He described it as cutting out when he tries to start it. It doesn't happen all the time and outside temperature doesn't appear to be a factor. He has taken the vehicle into the local Ford dealership but they can't find the problem. They have checked the battery, starter, alternator, computer and also done diagnostic check and have found nothing wrong. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Hi jnadank and welcome to FTE

Has he ever tried pressing the throttle pedal a bit when he's cranking it to see if that helps make it start? He could have a bad IAC which can cause a hard start.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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What is an IAC? It sounds more like something is cutting out or disconnecting when he tries starting it as opposed to starting hard.
 
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