Just Purchased - Have Question?
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Just Purchased - Have Question?
I just purchased a 1992 F-150 Standard Cab, 4X4 5.0 ltrs. I notice that when driving in 2 wheel drive, it feels kinda like the brakes are on or something is resisting accelleration (push/pull type of feeling). When driving at normal speeds on the highway and I let my foot off of the gas, instead of coasting freely, I begin to rapidly reduce speed without pushing on the break pedal.
Is this normal or should I look into something else? I have never owned a 4X4.
Is this normal or should I look into something else? I have never owned a 4X4.
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The transmission is automatic. How can I tell if I have the manually locking hubs? Just picked up Friday of last week.
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cody123 - Thanks. I finally got a chance to look at those closely and saw that they are automatic. However, I noticed that the transfer case is making a humming sound. Have any idea what that can be? Also, I don't believe it is the breaks because on my way home, I placed it in neutral and it coasted fine. However, when I put it back in gear, deceleration began to occur greater than what if feel is normal. Any and all suggestions, ideas are welcome. Thanks again.
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How does it shift when driving? Is it shifting hard? Do you drive in Overdrive if you have it?
Whats the tranny code, you can find it on a sticker in the drivers door jam.
Whats the tranny code, you can find it on a sticker in the drivers door jam.
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Might I suggest you pull your codes then. I think you may be in "limp home" mode. The codes will help tell what to check and fix.
You can pull them yourself, visit http://fordfuelinjection.com/?p=13 to learn how. All you need is some jumper wire or a paperclip.
OR you can spend $30 and get a ford code reader from your autoparts store or walmart. Grab a $15 haynes or Chiltons manual while your there unless you plan on gettng a factory service manual.
Post your codes and we'll be glad to help figure them out.
Tim
You can pull them yourself, visit http://fordfuelinjection.com/?p=13 to learn how. All you need is some jumper wire or a paperclip.
OR you can spend $30 and get a ford code reader from your autoparts store or walmart. Grab a $15 haynes or Chiltons manual while your there unless you plan on gettng a factory service manual.
Post your codes and we'll be glad to help figure them out.
Tim
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I don't quite know if it is "limp home" mode because I have no problem getting around. I may burn more fuel than normal, but there are no indications that the vehicle is going to stop operating at any moment. I will probably invest in a reader though.
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limp home mode runs well and is usually noticed by shifting harder than normal and poor gas mileage, since you haven't had your truck long you may not know what normal is. Is should be very car-like, smooth!
Your tranny is an E4OD, same as mine and my truck coasts great! I DO beleive you have a problem. I don't think you are getting into OD, getting stuck in 3rd on the highway. Lets see what the computer thinks, its very good at finding them :-)
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Your tranny is an E4OD, same as mine and my truck coasts great! I DO beleive you have a problem. I don't think you are getting into OD, getting stuck in 3rd on the highway. Lets see what the computer thinks, its very good at finding them :-)
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Popa Tim - I am going to take it for a spin real quick. Are you saying that I should be able to shift from third to overdirve (or fourth) gear when on the highway? If so, I will let you know the results of my test shortly.
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On the 92 I think the OD off button is on the dash instead of on the shifter **** like in my 94, but yes, you should be in OD at around 45mph (unless accelerating) so turning off OD on the highway should produce a noticible shift in the transmission and an RPM increase in the engine.
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My 88 F250 HD,351,auto 4x4 has a rear brake sticking problem that I hav'nt had a chance to fix yet.
I can get out when it sticks and tap the brake backing plate(not sure of the name)with a hammer and the shoes release for another 50 to 100 miles or so and then they stick again?
I plan on fixing it as soon as I can find a heated garage ect... to work in,It's cold here in Minnesota lol,
Russell
I can get out when it sticks and tap the brake backing plate(not sure of the name)with a hammer and the shoes release for another 50 to 100 miles or so and then they stick again?
I plan on fixing it as soon as I can find a heated garage ect... to work in,It's cold here in Minnesota lol,
Russell