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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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throttle hesitation

Well another problem here....(I can't find a truck soon enough) But anyway, When I start off from the stop light sometimes the engine rpm will not match the depression on the pedal. it is like I push it an inch and very little happens then all at once it catches up. Runs like a champ during speeds. Now one time yesterday upon decel on an off ramp when I came to a rull stop the engine rpm fell below idle and came right back up. Any ideas?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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How long has it been since you changed your fuel filter?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Have you checked your running fuel pressure. If ok, possibly stall fuel pressure (just be careful with this one, make sure to have someone that will not let the truck get away from them).
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Are you getting the SES light at any time?
If so, get the codes read.
Any white smoke?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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no ses light at all and haven't noticed any smoke
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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I'd lean toward the TPS, Throttle Position Sensor.
Look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...e-problem.html
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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that is what I was thinking.
shoot I might just trade the darn thing on monday
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by guthrie&co
that is what I was thinking.
shoot I might just trade the darn thing on monday
I used to ditch my junkers when they needed tires! Is it really that bad? I mean we're talking $145 + shipping and 15 minutes to install...
Darn, I wish I had the greenbacks to do that! LOL! Guess I should get into landscaping!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Yeah it really is that bad. this truck is not only a nickel and dime every month it is almost every week now. last week she cost me 800 449 for the repairs and 400 for the scratch that a lady put on my dads dually. that I had to pay for
 
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bump for additional input
 
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