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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by FourthFordTruck
How many miles on your truck? Since it's a '97 4.6, like mine,
I suggest the following: Replace your IAC, clean your MAF,
clean your throttle body egr ports of the carbon buildup,
replace the egr while your at it, reset your computer and
see how good it runs. All 4.6's will need the above sooner or later.
Mine was done around 127,000, or two years ago. It will not run worth
a crud with the above problems. You can do the work yourself. Good luck.
I have a 97 4.6 w/182700mi and I am not sure if any of these things were even done on mine. The truck runs great and has plenty of power. Should I keep an eye on these items?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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the truck has 126,000 miles or so on it. Thanks for the info fourthfordtruck. I will give that a try and see what happens. It sure can not run any worse!
 
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