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#1119 of 2180 Help my F250 Diesel is burning way too much fuel by sbapt May 04, 2005 (8:19 am)
I have a 1996 Ford F250 Diesel, it's always been a good truck and given me good mileage, however over the last 6 months my mileage has went crazy.I am not sure how much I am getting per gallon but know that it is less than half of what I was...I make some regular trips from Indy to Maine...and I find myself fueling up 3 extra times...any suggestions?
#1120 of 2180 Re: At My Wits END ! [filippelli] by uboat May 07, 2005 (11:52 am)
Replying to: filippelli (May 01, 2005 11:17 am) I Own a '90 F-150 XLT with 140k and had a similar problem 6 mos. ago. I knew I had a drain on the battery somewhere. I finally found that one of the two fuel pump relays was shorting out and replaced the bad one. They are located under the hood on the driver's side. You should hear them activate just after the ignition key is turned to the 'on' position. I have two gas tanks and that is the reason for two relay switches. The cost to fix was not bad. The problem was finding it. The relay was corroded and the contacts were "melting " together. I hope this helps
#1121 of 2180 by larrybullard May 07, 2005 (1:05 pm)
I have a 2004 Ford F-150 Super Crew with a vibration. I took it back into the dealer at 4000 miles and they rebalanced the tires. The vibration was still there. I put up with it until 29,000 miles because it was not too bad then it started to get worse. I took it in and they said the tires needed to be rotated and balanced again. After that it was much worse. I immediately took it back and they put 4 new tires on it telling me that the tires were bad. The vibration was still there. I then heard a clicking noise and found that if you put the truck in park on level ground and rock it back and forth that where the third member housing and drive shaft join together will move up and down about 2 to 3 inches. The whole axle is loose. I am to take it in Monday and have that looked at. The service manager today watched it while I rocked the truck and his only comment was “I have never seen a rear axle do that”. My concern is not just them tighten the axle back down but how much damage has been done to the pinion gears and the axle bearings? Will report more on Monday. Replies to this message: damcam (May 19, 2005 8:18 am) arkirby3 (May 19, 2005 3:56 pm) unhappy1 (May 27, 2005 6:07 am)
#1122 of 2180 Re: Shake... [tyresmoker] by hutch20 May 07, 2005 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: tyresmoker (May 04, 2005 3:45 am) We know just how you feel!! I have a 2004 F-150 Supercrew 4x4 that has had a problem with vibrations since we test drove it. We should have test driven others, but decided we liked it and they probably just need to balance the tires. Well, after our drive line was replaced and body mounts put on and several times trying to figure out what was going on, the truck seems to ride a little better. This last Monday I took the truck in for a "Klunk" that happens when we come to a stop, then you proceed to hit the gas and there it goes. It almost sounds like the driveline is going to fall out! I finally had a shop forman test drive the truck with me and he said it had to do with the driveline, so parts are on order. He also told me that FORD puts on the cheapest tires and his friend had bought new tires and rims and said it ran much better. Maybe FORD should foot the bill for some good tires!! Anyway, the shop forman asked if I would like to test drive a 2005 of the same model and that thing was like driving a washing machine. That truck shook and vibrated so much it wasn't even funny. Compared to our 2004, our truck rides like a caddy... It is very frustrating that us Customers who pay a great deal on money for a vehicle are getting the run around! Needless to say, we are not very happy with our FORD Dealership. I hope this helps you.
#1123 of 2180 Ford Service by aspesisteve May 09, 2005 (1:47 pm)
i'm almost embarassed to post my gripe here after reading on and on and on about the vibration problem, but what the heck I'll add my 2 cents.   I go into change my oil with my $19.95 coupon from the ford dealer that sold me my '04 F150. When I come back 3 hours later (they never called) the bill is $28.95. They said the drain plug needed replacing - said it was getting "worn out"   hmmm, I said, that must be covered by warranty cause I've only changed the oil here at the dealer. Then he looks at his paper work and says "oh, my mistake, we needed to add more oil. hmmmm, the coupon was for my truck ya know?   Just then i remember they stapled a free oil change to my last paper work since it took three days to lathe my warpped rotors and change the oil (which cost $63).   All this and they have the nerve to recommend you come back in 3,000 miles and do it all over again?!   Never will I return to the dealer unless I need warranty work - It's a total tip off when a guy in a shirt and tie greets you for an oil change.
#1124 of 2180 Where's the jack? by tgonzo May 11, 2005 (11:35 am)
I have a 99 Ford F-150 XL and I cannot find the jack! I've looked under the hood, inside the truck, under the truck where the spair tire goes, in the extended cab area and I can't find it. Help! Replies to this message: tgonzo (May 12, 2005 10:49 am) micomark (May 12, 2005 12:22 pm)
#1125 of 2180 Re: Its driving me nuts [mikegarza] by gmac2 May 11, 2005 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: mikegarza (Apr 30, 2005 4:23 pm) Had the same problem. Fix it with some good door lube (spray) into lock opening areas on the side of the door. A little electronic switch gets stuck. There is one on all four doors just below the latching mechanism. Worked for me. I slammed the doors for two weeks before some good guy fixed it for me. Good luck
#1126 of 2180 2002 F-250 won't start by tallyho May 11, 2005 (3:54 pm)
Went out to get in my truck this morning after driving it yesterday and it will not start. Cranks but won't turn over. Is there some diesel mystery that I should know about? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: kcram (May 11, 2005 5:00 pm) tallyho (May 12, 2005 2:56 am) kcram (May 12, 2005 5:20 pm)
#1127 of 2180 Re: 2002 F-250 won't start [tallyho] by kcram HOST May 11, 2005 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: tallyho (May 11, 2005 3:54 pm) If you've been experiencing slow/difficult starting for the last few days/weeks, then your batteries are shot. This is always a sign for me - hard starting = fresh 12-volts. It's most important with a diesel because it needs all that juice to get started, but very little to actually stay running.   kcram - Pickups Host Replies to this message: tallyho (May 12, 2005 2:56 am) kcram (May 12, 2005 5:20 pm)
#1128 of 2180 Re: 2002 F-250 won't start [kcram] by tallyho May 12, 2005 (2:56 am)
Replying to: kcram (May 11, 2005 5:00 pm) This was a sudden problem. No dificulty starting before yesterday and it certainly sounds like the battery is okay. Not your typical clicking sound of a dead battery. Replies to this message: kcram (May 12, 2005 5:20 pm)

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