starting problems
I am having a weird problem with my truck starting it is a 2001 F-150 4.2L V6. This problem started about a month ago. I got in the truck in the morning and it started fine but after filling up gas it would not start. Had it towed down to the dealership for a buddy to have a look at it in the morning and it started right up. It ran for the next month and is now not starting again. When I attempt to turn it over it sounds strong but just won't start. Please help!
Last edited by bigswanny; Jan 5, 2005 at 04:15 PM.
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Next time it wont start try holding the throttle down a little bit and see if that makes a difference. If it does then you probably have an IAC (Idle Air Control) problem.
If that doesn't help then try cycling the key from off to run a few times before cranking it. If that helps then you may have a partially plugged fuel filter or a bad fuel pump.





