shuddering, missing...i don't know:(
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shuddering, missing...i don't know:(
The Beast is giving me some troubles and I had hoped you could maybe help.
At first, she was fine. Just a little shudder going up hill, which I thought was just from sitting unused for a month or more. But, it's getting worse. It starts to shudder and act like it might stall, especially going slow, up a hill. It hasn't stalled yet, but feels like it could. It kind of feels like it's running out of gas, but I know it's not. I have duel tanks, but the back is empty and I'm running off the front.
I will be taking it to a mechanic in a few days, but thought I could get some ideas first. If I can go to the garage with an idea, maybe the grease monkey won't just think i'm a dumb girl with a truckm ya know?
I dont know much else, but these are the specs I have, taken from the ebay ad I got it from....
1996 FORD F-250 XLT, EXT. CAB, 4X4. THE SPECS FOR THIS TRUCK IS AS FOLLOWS:
At first, she was fine. Just a little shudder going up hill, which I thought was just from sitting unused for a month or more. But, it's getting worse. It starts to shudder and act like it might stall, especially going slow, up a hill. It hasn't stalled yet, but feels like it could. It kind of feels like it's running out of gas, but I know it's not. I have duel tanks, but the back is empty and I'm running off the front.
I will be taking it to a mechanic in a few days, but thought I could get some ideas first. If I can go to the garage with an idea, maybe the grease monkey won't just think i'm a dumb girl with a truckm ya know?
I dont know much else, but these are the specs I have, taken from the ebay ad I got it from....
1996 FORD F-250 XLT, EXT. CAB, 4X4. THE SPECS FOR THIS TRUCK IS AS FOLLOWS:
- 1996
- FORD F-250
- EXT. CAB
- XLT
- 4X4
- 460 GAS
- 7.5 L
- 128,360 MILES
- GRAY INTERIOR
- BURGUNDY EXTERIOR
- AUTO.
- A/C
- NO RUST
- TRUCK HAS 4" BODY LIFT
- NERF BARS
- BUG SHIELD
- TINTED WINDOWS
- ALUMINUM BED RAIL CAPS
- TEXAS REAR DROP BUMPER
- NEW EXHAUST
- NEW CLUTCH FAN
- NEW FAN BELTS
- NEW WATER PUMP
- NEW DISTRIBUTOR
- NEW PLUGS AND WIRES
- STRONG ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
- REESE HITCH
- BRACKETS IN BED FOR 5TH WHEEL HITCH
- NO LEAKS
- THIS TRUCK DOES NOT SMOKE AND RUNS GOOD
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It sounds as though it could be a fuel problem.. but it could be a lot of things...........
- Fuel Filter may need to be replaced.
- Bad Spark Plugs or Wires
- Fuel Pump going out
- Vacuum Leak at your Throttle Body or Intake Manifold, or elsewhere
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It sounds as though it could be a fuel problem.. but it could be a lot of things...........
- Fuel Filter may need to be replaced.
- Bad Spark Plugs or Wires
- Fuel Pump going out
- Vacuum Leak at your Throttle Body or Intake Manifold, or elsewhere
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Another good investment would be a Hayne's manual for your truck...
That way you could look in the troubleshooting areas of the manual and get step by step info on how to fix stuff.... or at least ideas on what is wrong.
That way you could look in the troubleshooting areas of the manual and get step by step info on how to fix stuff.... or at least ideas on what is wrong.
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From: Cook Forest and Irwin PA
2 things come to mind:
1) Ford issued a TSB in the 93 timeframe for the 1-5-4 engines the remove wire 8 from the stock loom routing and move away from 7 (light throttle surging due to crossfire)
2) is the auto an E4OD? If so, this will seem weird but change the fluid and when done add a tube of 'Dr Trannys Shudder fix' from NAPA. Run it warm (it wont lockup until the coolant is warm) and cycle thru a few lockups. The shudder will be diminished or outright gone. I was skeptical myself until I did this on an E4OD equipped 90 I had
3) get rid of the nerf bars. clearly they are at fault ;-)
1) Ford issued a TSB in the 93 timeframe for the 1-5-4 engines the remove wire 8 from the stock loom routing and move away from 7 (light throttle surging due to crossfire)
2) is the auto an E4OD? If so, this will seem weird but change the fluid and when done add a tube of 'Dr Trannys Shudder fix' from NAPA. Run it warm (it wont lockup until the coolant is warm) and cycle thru a few lockups. The shudder will be diminished or outright gone. I was skeptical myself until I did this on an E4OD equipped 90 I had
3) get rid of the nerf bars. clearly they are at fault ;-)
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Sounds like bad fuel i would try draining the tank and putting fresh in. You might also try some seafoam in the new tank, this will dry any old fuel lift in the systemand clean the injecters and such. Also, fut on a new fuel filter.
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I recently had a similar problem in my 1/2 ton 5.0 auto. Replaced plugs, wires, and cap to correct misfires. Took it to the dealer and had them flush and fill trans with new fluid- now there is no shudder.
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Keep it simple, try the fuel filter first.Then work thru the rest of these good suggestions. and get a haynes manual for your truck, its a great reference material.
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Very first thing I would do is check the fuel pressure. Low fuel pressure can certainly cause the symptoms you are describing. This can be the result of a bad fpr, weak fuel pump, or a plugged fuel filter.
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From: Wake Forest, NC
WVMama78,
Have you done a complete tune up with plugs, wires, cap, rotor and fuel filter? What type of parts were used for the tune up? Where they autolite plugs, wires and bronze tipped (not aluminum) cap & rotor. The aluminum cap & rotor will break down quickly and electrolysis will form which will cause a miss! I would suggest you check the cap and rotor to see what type ..aluminum or bronze tipped? This is one quick & easy way to eliminate this as possible problem to determine if you truely have a transmission problem or just need a good tuneup. Good luck!
Have you done a complete tune up with plugs, wires, cap, rotor and fuel filter? What type of parts were used for the tune up? Where they autolite plugs, wires and bronze tipped (not aluminum) cap & rotor. The aluminum cap & rotor will break down quickly and electrolysis will form which will cause a miss! I would suggest you check the cap and rotor to see what type ..aluminum or bronze tipped? This is one quick & easy way to eliminate this as possible problem to determine if you truely have a transmission problem or just need a good tuneup. Good luck!
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hope my lead food was the only thing standing between me and a less jerky ride