Severely disappointed
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Severely disappointed
I just bought a 2000 F-150 supercab, 4x4 off road. I am questioning that off road thing right now. Ipurchased the truck with 51,000 miles and it was a steal at $17,900. So I thought until yesterday when a friend and I, who purchased an identical '01 a week after me, went off roading. Cylinders 8 and 3 are no longer working, most likely because of the coils. Had I known newer trucks had this problem my '00 would have stayed pavement bound where it belongs and I will bring my '79 F250 out of retirement. Unless someone knows a way around this problem. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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Originally Posted by herblorentz78
I Cylinders 8 and 3 are no longer working, most likely because of the coils. Had I known newer trucks had this problem my '00 would have stayed pavement bound where it belongs and I will bring my '79 F250 out of retirement. Unless someone knows a way around this problem. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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Hi and welcome to FTE.
hold on a minute, i,m sorry to hear about your first experiance being a bad one, but ive taken mine offroad a couple of time {same truck just 7 lugs}, and it did fine, remember its made by man, and he's not perfect. now they do have some issues with the cops getting wet, and shorting out, a little silcon sealer will fix that....
Hi rollie
hold on a minute, i,m sorry to hear about your first experiance being a bad one, but ive taken mine offroad a couple of time {same truck just 7 lugs}, and it did fine, remember its made by man, and he's not perfect. now they do have some issues with the cops getting wet, and shorting out, a little silcon sealer will fix that....
Hi rollie
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Originally Posted by f=2504by497
Hi and welcome to FTE.
hold on a minute, i,m sorry to hear about your first experiance being a bad one, but ive taken mine offroad a couple of time {same truck just 7 lugs}, and it did fine, remember its made by man, and he's not perfect. now they do have some issues with the cops getting wet, and shorting out, a little silcon sealer will fix that....
Hi rollie
hold on a minute, i,m sorry to hear about your first experiance being a bad one, but ive taken mine offroad a couple of time {same truck just 7 lugs}, and it did fine, remember its made by man, and he's not perfect. now they do have some issues with the cops getting wet, and shorting out, a little silcon sealer will fix that....
Hi rollie
and glad you responded also.I only had one problem with the cops getting wet and that was because they should not have tried to follow me.
But to be more serious like I stated before I have not had any problems myself and have been with others that have none. Describe your problem in more detail and maybe someone will have an idea of what's going on.
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I went through some holes that were only 1 to 2 foot deep at most with standing water. The next day it started missing. I beleive i shorted out 2 of the coils or cop's. The problem I am referring to is if they short out that easily why were they used. I have had literally dozens of trucks, from old fords to chevy's and yes even one dodge. None of them were newer than mid 80's. I drove the same trails and even through deeper puddles with no problems. I guess I just dont understand why they would use components on the motor that are so water sensitive when they know some yahoo like me is gonna go bonzai through the trails with it. But in regards to the silicon trick are you talkin sealant or just a spray of some sort before each ride? And if a sealant wont that make it a pain to change the plugs in the future? thanks
and dont get me wrong I love my truck, just a little less now that this has happened
and dont get me wrong I love my truck, just a little less now that this has happened
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A little spray on silicon sealant should help, but there may be another problem there. I have a cervinis hood on mine with open scoops and have driven in downpours without a shorting problem. Try the sealant or have the dealer check it out for another problem and see what happens. It should not be that sensitive and I have not heard of these issues before from just running through some water. Thats about all I can suggest but maybe more will post with other ideas. Good Luck
