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Questions tagged [f-150]

A Ford pick-up, commonly referred to as a 1/2 ton.

Full sized pick-up truck produced by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. The F-series pick-up has been produced from 1948 to present. This vehicle has gone through twelve (12) model changes through the 2014 model year.

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Realistically, how much can I expect to improve cloudy headlights by polishing?

The headlight lenses on my vehicle (a 2001 Ford F-150) are cloudy, and presumably as a result, the headlights are not terribly effective. (I could post a photo if you want.) I bought a polishing kit (Mother NuLens) and used it as directed. The…
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Problem with wipers on 1993 Ford F150 302 v8 5.0 liter

I had a problem with my wipers. The motor was junk, so I replace the motor. I bolted it back on, plugged it back in, and it still doesn't work. I unplugged it and pushed the button for the wipers and I heard the click behind the glove compartment. I…
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PTFE or standard high temp grease for a slip joint?

My 1997 Ford F-150, 4.6L with automatic, is suffering from the slip join "clunk" at stops/starts. My research has found this is a common problem when the output shaft splines get dried out. It causes the slip joint to bind and "thump" or "clunk"…
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Knocking valve sound after gasket replacement

I changed the intake gaskets top and bottom along with valve cover gaskets on my Ford F-150. After I finished it was hard getting started but I finally got it started and now it sounds like the valves are knocking. I changed the oil, but they still…
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1967 Ford F100 miles per gallon

I plan on getting an 1967 ford f100 and saw that the gas mileage isn't the best on these trucks. The certain truck I have my eye on has a V8 5.8L engine and was wondering if more liters in the engine means better gas mileage? Or does liters have…
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Possible fuel filler leak in F-150 truck

I have a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup. When I refueled it yesterday, I noticed a strong gasoline smell and an oily liquid (presumably gasoline) dripping down off the bottom of the fuel tank. Only a small amount had spilled (perhaps a few ounces) so I…
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What is this connector piece called coming from radiator?

Hello I have a 1992 F150 5.0L XLT. I noticed a slight coolant leak coming from this hose/connector to the radiator. What is this type of connector piece called that is circled? The end of the coolant line goes to the throttle body. I'm thinking to…
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Headaches when driving older pickup truck

I have a 1994 Ford F-150 4.9 L6 that I have fixed up and would like to DD. When I drive it long enough to get to operating temperature, I will eventually get a headache that is similar to the headache I have gotten in the past when welding in a…
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Side effects of small amount dirt from spark plug well

I was changing a bad spark plug on my F150 4.6L V8 and despite cleaning the spark plug well as thoroughly as I could muster (rearmost cylinder and under the dash pretty well so very little clearance) I can't guarantee a bit of the residual dirt from…
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Ford F-150 4x2 4.9l straight 6 misses after lots of work

Just seems like plug wire, plug, or something missing shakes whole truck. It's acting like it's starving for gas. New plugs, plug wires, MAF sensor, idle control sensor, cleaned and still can't figure out why it's missing or losing power. I know…
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How, and why, do you test coolant concentration?

In the owner's manual for my 2001 Ford F-150 (5.4L), in the section on "Adding engine coolant", it specifies the type of coolant to be used, and says it should be mixed 50/50 with distilled water. It explains how to open the coolant reservoir and…
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Spark Plug Broke off in the Cylinder of Ford F-150

The electro shield and porcelain broke off in the cylinder when trying to replace the spark plug. I’ve bought and extraction kit and Cannot get it to work for the life of me, and do not want it to fall into the engine. If I towed it to a mechanic…
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F-150, heater will blow hot, then cold

F-150, heater will blow hot, then cold and then heat gauge will rise to extreme high, will boil over then gauge will drop to normal. Just had it flushed and no change. After driving for about 10-15 minutes at highway speed it doesn't do it.
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Why is there no air flow thru my heater core?

I have a 1997 Ford F-150 with the 4.6L V8 engine. Heat has been an issue since I got the truck last fall. There is some heat in the cab, but very little. It is enough to defrost the windshield, but that's about it. The AC works great. What I have…
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I have a gas leak on a 2011 F150 Ford truck

Gas seems to be leaking onto the top of the tank from the fuel line going to the engine. How can I find the source of the leak and repair it?
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