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Jan 11, 2005 | 06:11 AM

shaper

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From: texas

cold starting proablem

Has anyone had trouble starting in cold weather,25 or so degrees?.When I try starting it first thing in the morning it goes in the failsafe mode.After a few trys it will start and run normal.Dealer says it is bad computer(pcm) and have one on ordrer.

Thanks for any info.

Jan 11, 2005 | 06:30 AM

Birdhunter1

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From: Murphysboro, IL

Haven't had a problem at all with mine, except a paint problem that is currently being taken care of. Good to hear that they are already taking care of you though.

Jan 23, 2005 | 12:56 PM

dicass

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Starting problem

I have a friend who told me today on her new 150 that when temp below 35 here in west Texas, it takes her 10 min or so to start up. It starts then dies and over again until it runs. in the shop now 3 times.

Jan 23, 2005 | 01:24 PM

Cavedave

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I've had no problems starting in cold weather including temps in the negatives. Turns over the first time.

Jan 23, 2005 | 03:27 PM

PaGe1

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Cold In MN

Living in MN the past 2 weeks it was bellow 0 degrees and i have not problems. It has a sort high pitch sqweel for 5 - 10 sec and then all is good!!

Jan 23, 2005 | 03:58 PM

ctfordguy

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Been cold here in CT as well, around 5 degrees. No problems starting.

Jan 23, 2005 | 05:24 PM

shaper

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From: texas

Dealer installed new pcm (computer) and replaced throttlebody.I have no more problems.Got down to 3 degrees when I was in Kansas on buisness and started fine.

Also seems to have a little more zip now than before,mabey the new pcm.

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Jan 29, 2005 | 04:31 AM

PC Poppy

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According to my dealer, there are some issues with some of the starters Ford put in. They are a new type of starter and may have some water in them. At extreme cold temps they freeze and can't turn over fast enough. Don't put it off, go to your dealer and have him check it out when the weather is real cold. They have a service bulletin on it. I have had mine replaced with an upgraded type.

Jan 29, 2005 | 11:56 AM

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bdmcdonald

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From: Calgary, Alberta

Last week it was -35C here and the truck starts great. The only thing is the fan belt squeal, which will be replaced at my next service. There is a TSB for the fan belt noise..