2005 F150 Supercrew problems??
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2005 F150 Supercrew problems??
Hi, I just bought a 2005 F150 Supercrew 4x4 5.4L. It's the best riding and driving truck I've ever owned. I am having a couple of problems I wanted to see if others have experienced.
1. Sometimes when I turn the key to start the motor it doesnt start on the first key turn. This is very seldom, but still a little weird.
2. Sometimes it feels like the transmission is slipping or I feel it kicking in or out wierd at about 40 miles per hour. It's like the truck is in too high a gear and then it has to downshift.
3. The dash board infront of the passenger seat rattles slightly which some might not notice, but it bugs me. The truck is quiet other than that.
Other than the above listed issues this truck has been a pleasure to own. I'm very picky about my vehicles and have jumped from truck to truck almost every year. I think this truck will be my last one for awhile If I can straighten out these issues.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
My Limit
1. Sometimes when I turn the key to start the motor it doesnt start on the first key turn. This is very seldom, but still a little weird.
2. Sometimes it feels like the transmission is slipping or I feel it kicking in or out wierd at about 40 miles per hour. It's like the truck is in too high a gear and then it has to downshift.
3. The dash board infront of the passenger seat rattles slightly which some might not notice, but it bugs me. The truck is quiet other than that.
Other than the above listed issues this truck has been a pleasure to own. I'm very picky about my vehicles and have jumped from truck to truck almost every year. I think this truck will be my last one for awhile If I can straighten out these issues.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
My Limit
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my dash rattles as well but it comes from the center. i also have the rear end slip problem that these trucks seem to have(clutch pack) my wife has a 2004 expedition and the rear end was replaced with only 175 miles on it.
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I have the same truck you do, and my dash rattles on the left side. I've also noticed that the passenger air-bag disabled light comes on even if someone is in the passenger seat.
Anyone else feel that the brakes are a bit soft? I can really feel the weight of the truck when I try to slow down. Maybe the brakes need adjustment, maybe I just need to upgrade the pads (and rotors?).
None of these are big issues to me. I'm gonna have 'em checked out when I take my truck in for its first oil change.
I am completely happy with my F-150! I was pleasantly surprised to get 18mpg on my way back from Dallas yesterday.
Anyone else feel that the brakes are a bit soft? I can really feel the weight of the truck when I try to slow down. Maybe the brakes need adjustment, maybe I just need to upgrade the pads (and rotors?).
None of these are big issues to me. I'm gonna have 'em checked out when I take my truck in for its first oil change.
I am completely happy with my F-150! I was pleasantly surprised to get 18mpg on my way back from Dallas yesterday.
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Hey guys, not a squeak, rattle, etc from my dash or anywhere else in the cab of my screw.
Brakes- Yeah, they initially felt a little soft, but was in Houston a few weeks ago and had this idiot pull out in front of me; so close I had to "lock 'em up". Believe me, the brakes worked great! (And I'm carrying an extra 300-400 lbs of tools/box in the bed.
Starting - Had this same thing for the first couple of K miles, especially when truck was well warmed up, turned off just long enough to run in a convenience store to get a bottle of water and then restart; had to let it turn over a while before it would start. 7K miles and have not had this happen in a while. All my other Fords, seemed like you could just "bump" the key and get ignition. Wife's '04 Sequoia latches a start relay so you don't have to hold key.
Maybe give it some break-in time, if it gets too bad, bring 'er in to your stealership. Good luck.
Brakes- Yeah, they initially felt a little soft, but was in Houston a few weeks ago and had this idiot pull out in front of me; so close I had to "lock 'em up". Believe me, the brakes worked great! (And I'm carrying an extra 300-400 lbs of tools/box in the bed.
Starting - Had this same thing for the first couple of K miles, especially when truck was well warmed up, turned off just long enough to run in a convenience store to get a bottle of water and then restart; had to let it turn over a while before it would start. 7K miles and have not had this happen in a while. All my other Fords, seemed like you could just "bump" the key and get ignition. Wife's '04 Sequoia latches a start relay so you don't have to hold key.
Maybe give it some break-in time, if it gets too bad, bring 'er in to your stealership. Good luck.
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I was wondering if that "tranny slipping" that you are feeling at 40+ mph could be the normal function of the lock up torque converter? Mine does this as did my '01 Lincoln LS - may just be normal.....
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Txpitdog, had the same soft pedal, '04 screw 4 x 4, 3.73LS, Lariat. At first service, app 3,800 miles, service Mgr. asked if I had any problems. Told him the brake pedal seemed to go down too far for a new truck and it seemed soft also. When I got it back, it was and remains just fine. Pedal now at the top and softness is gone. It is a great thing to have a good service department.
Regards,
Hugh D.
PS They bled the brakes for the fix.
Regards,
Hugh D.
PS They bled the brakes for the fix.
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