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#92 of 131 Re: anti-theft?? [eastexasoutdoo] by vcansler

Dec 05, 2009 (10:30 am)

Replying to: eastexasoutdoo (Dec 04, 2009 7:47 am)
yes .. it turns out the ignition is somehow wired into the door panel with the window and door lock controls .. we popped the door panel off and some wires were kind of loose .. pushed them back in and it has started fine ever since

#93 of 131 Re: 2001 f450 super duty not starting [smunroe] by slucido

Dec 07, 2009 (11:14 pm)

Replying to: smunroe (Nov 24, 2006 5:59 pm)
could be your cam sensor. I had replaced mine when the engine stopped on me. according to your millage you have, it might be covered under warranty. call the dealer first.

#94 of 131 Ford F-350 4 wheel drive by ricka1130

Dec 09, 2009 (7:00 pm)

My ford F-350 diesel truck will not release the 4 wheel drive what can I do to release it?

#95 of 131 2009 v10 e85 conversion by willy24

Dec 10, 2009 (1:05 pm)

has anybody switched thier v10 over to e 85 and if how did it go

#96 of 131 Help with 6.0 Trouble Codes by pipfindr

Jan 07, 2010 (11:47 am)

what causes the Codes P0470 and the P0299?
I do know the P0470 is Exhaust back pressure and the P0299 is turbo underboost. I just want to know what causes this and how to fix.
thx

#97 of 131 Re: Electrical problems? [fcbailey] by dbernhard

Jan 23, 2010 (8:10 pm)

Replying to: fcbailey (Feb 12, 2007 2:19 am)
I can tell you exactly whats wrong...This has been a common occurance with ford f-series for years...don't know why they haven't owned up to it. The problem is with the GEM (generic electronic module) and it screws down to the back side of the interior fuse panel. This circuit board controls the functions of the things you mentioned plus the auto power window circuit and the heater fan motor, and gauges. The problem is not really the GEM proper, which is a good thing because that circuit board retails for well over $600., but it is due to water entering the cab during rain storms through the cowling and dripping on the GEM case and the top of the fuse box. The water actually enters the fuse box where it shorts the connections that the GEM is plugged into. I just finished a repair on mine for the same thing without replacing the GEM and it's working great. I took pictures and wrote a little narrative on how to fix it. If you're interested, email me at denbe47yahoo.com and put in the subject heading GEM, and I'll email you the directions. It takes only a few tools and probably a couple of hours to get it back on the road.

#98 of 131 1991 ford f-350 7.3 diesel by onejerry

Feb 20, 2010 (1:20 pm)

when driveing my engine jumps like i am pushing the pedal up and down and cruise control stopped working same time please help going nuts

#99 of 131 front wind shield broken bead around trim by concreteman1

Feb 27, 2010 (3:01 pm)

almost blow off going down the freeway,any one out there with the same problem ford told me over warannty 36000 mile,truck has original glass,you think thay would cover this i guess the front windshield is not very inportant part of the truck.this just happen after it rained for a couple of days.this is a f-350 lairat 2008 ford said i have to take care of it my self.You think your windshield would stay on after 52000 miles!!!!. I hope no other ford truck owner go through this problem. just glad i wasn't crusing at 30,000 feet would have been suck out of the cab!!!!!!!

#100 of 131 F150 Electrical by egebo

Mar 17, 2010 (8:17 am)

I am having a problem with my 2007 F150, 5.4. It has 33,000 miles. Recently when it sits unused for 3-4 days, I have an issue when first starting up. The tach and fuel gauge vibrate and take a few seconds to fire up. A clicking sound accompanies the shaking. The message center then indicates a "Tire pressure monitor failure" and the low tire pressure indicator comes on. All resets typically when the truck is shut off and restarted.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.

#101 of 131 2004 Ford F350 6.0 diesel Starting problems by dugout123

Apr 03, 2010 (1:03 pm)

Question for you ford techs
 
I had a reading that my FICM was only at half of the voltage so I repleaced the FICM with a new one that came already programed, they told me that all I had to do was take out the old one and put the new one in and it would run. Here lies the problem after installing the new one when I go and start the truck it just makes a clicking noise and the starter does not engage. Do you think by installing the new FICM that computer now needs to get flashed? I had the truck running before I installed the new FICM but it was rough at first, I replaced the FICM the same day that I had it running with the old FICM installed. I even went as far back to installing the old FICM because the truck ran, when I installed the old one the truck did the same thing just clicked and the starter would not engage. So I am thinking that I might need to take the truck into a Ford Dealership and have the computer reflashed?
 
Please give me your thoughts
 
Thanks

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