Lacking towing guts
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
I'm not saying that yours don't need to be replaced, but too many cases of power loss have been caused by other, much less expensive, problems.
Again, the most common cause of no towing power is low fuel pressure caused by a clogged pickup screen inside the fuel tank.
Do that first, then move on from there.
Laughing Gas
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From: Austin
How does the truck feel when there is no towing? Is it fast? Does it get up and go when the turbo kicks in?
Mine feels quick with no load, but it definitely lacks power when towing 12k pounds. I always thought that was 'just the way it is'.
I feel the truck 'trying', it just don't move very fast. It can take me quite a while to get up to 55 mph from a stop.
Mine feels quick with no load, but it definitely lacks power when towing 12k pounds. I always thought that was 'just the way it is'.
I feel the truck 'trying', it just don't move very fast. It can take me quite a while to get up to 55 mph from a stop.
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Well Im not sure that in it's current state that the truck would reasonable tow 12k. I pull a 22' Nauticbay boat equipped with F150 motor and total weight with trailer included couldn't be more than 3-4k and it takes a minute to get up to speed. As when not towing, its not "fast" but that is subjective. I just know that its sluggish.
Is there anyway to tell if the truck has a chip installed? A previous owner mentioned this to me...??
Is there anyway to tell if the truck has a chip installed? A previous owner mentioned this to me...??
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