1997 F150 XL Electrical Problem
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1997 F150 XL Electrical Problem
I have a 97 f150 ,v6, 4.2 engine. My problem im having is I keep blowing the #29 fuse (5 amp ) that controls the Autolamp, instrument cluster, transmission control indicator lamp & switch. When the fuse blows I have no guages .
I found this recall and was wondering if this might be the problem.
Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4500000
Model Affected
1997 FORD F150
1997 Ford F-150 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Defect Consequence:
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
I found this recall and was wondering if this might be the problem.
Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4500000
Model Affected
1997 FORD F150
1997 Ford F-150 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Defect Consequence:
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
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That recall doesn't apply to your particular situation. However, it is a critical safety recall that MUST be performed on every eligible vehicle.
Most likely, you have the very common problem of a frayed TCS harness where it exits the shift lever. Pull the column shrouds and inspect it.
Steve
Most likely, you have the very common problem of a frayed TCS harness where it exits the shift lever. Pull the column shrouds and inspect it.
Steve
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I have only had the truck 3 years with minimal problems. Just recently things have got worse. I started it up yesturday and it seemed like it was only firing on a few cylanders. Now I have nothing but a solid wall of white smoke through the exhaust. This probably explains where my antifreeze has been going.
But it still looks good
But it still looks good
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Problem solved it was the TCS harness thanks . I changed the oil and found no antifreeze whatsoever. I did inspect the PCV valve to find the white buildup . I cleaned it out and the exhaust seems to be back to normal ( probably a fluke).
I havent drove it often in the past week but still think the issue is in the lower intake manifold gasket. The leak is external but i'll be danged if I cant pin point it. I dont lose much antifreeze , but it dont take much to make a problem worse.
Anyone looking for a truck?
I havent drove it often in the past week but still think the issue is in the lower intake manifold gasket. The leak is external but i'll be danged if I cant pin point it. I dont lose much antifreeze , but it dont take much to make a problem worse.
Anyone looking for a truck?
