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#33 of 71 i have a f150 87/88 by tango35 Jan 14, 2008 (12:28 pm)
i have a 87/88 f150 it idles fine till i but it in gear when i but it in gear engines dies and ideas would be great thank you Replies to this message: diehardford (Feb 09, 2008 5:02 pm)
#34 of 71 possible answer to #33 by mrsixpack Jan 29, 2008 (4:45 pm)
This is a tuff one. I know of one guy that this happened to, it turned out to be something wrong with the vacuum modulator in the auto trans. Putting it in gear changed something and it opened the vacuum wide open....or some such thing. Check all the vacuum lines, see if yours has any type of electric or vacuum solenoid/plunger thingy up on the carb that shoul up the idles when placed in gear ! This is tuff so keep playing with it.....bet its something simple like a lose vacuum line etc !
#35 of 71 1988 F150 ignition by maeleoin Feb 08, 2008 (1:23 pm)
1988 Ford F150 ignition. When key is turned, excessive play in the turn and no electrical contact made to spin starter. Examination by mechanic showed battery and connections to be ok, starter to be functioning, solenoid to be ok, starter switch to be ok. Replaced ignition lock cylinder hoping to eliminate looseness in ignition, but discovered that there appears to be side to side movement in the actuator rod leading from the ignition lock down to ignition switch on bottom of steering column.The mechanic found that the truck had been converted to an automatic transmission which probably changed the steering column in some way significant but not obvious. Is there some sort of retaining device or stabilizing retainer for that actuator rod that would prevent sideways movement of the actuator rod (which prevents the spring loaded appearance of the ignition lock from the start position)? Perhaps somewhere hidden just below the ignition lock under the steering column covering? Also, where is the transmission neutral switch located? I suspect that it is either non functioning or perhaps needing adjustment. Is there any other area to investigate that could cause a non start situation? Replies to this message: surclay (Mar 10, 2008 5:07 pm)
#36 of 71 Re: i have a f150 87/88 [tango35] by diehardford Feb 09, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: tango35 (Jan 14, 2008 12:28 pm) I used to have a 88 F150 300 six five speed manual. A similar problem turned out to be the secondary ignition module on back of distributor. About 35 dollars to repair. Requires special tool around 5 dollars sold at all parts stores.
#37 of 71 Re: 1988 F150 ignition [maeleoin] by surclay Mar 10, 2008 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: maeleoin (Feb 08, 2008 1:23 pm) hi i have a 87 f-250 diesel with a simalar problem when i turn the ignition it wont start unless i push up on the sterring wheel. now it barly starts so i belive it is the actuator rod. what do you think?
#38 of 71 1963 Ford F100 pickup truck by treeman01 Mar 17, 2008 (6:10 pm)
I'm looking for a complete wiring harness for my 1963 Ford F100...where do I look? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 18, 2008 4:07 pm)
#39 of 71 Re: 1963 Ford F100 pickup truck [treeman01] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 18, 2008 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: treeman01 (Mar 17, 2008 6:10 pm) You've been directed to sources in our Answers Department, where you also posted. If you can't find your question (should be linked in your e-mail), come back and let us know.
#40 of 71 1972 f250 by edanforth Mar 22, 2008 (8:02 am)
How do I find the year of the motor? The air cleaner says 460 but I don't think that was available for 1972.
#41 of 71 1982 F150 Electrical Problem by dglarson May 17, 2008 (5:21 am)
I have a 1982 F150, Straight 6 with automatic transmission with the following problem. With engine running but sitting in park the wipers, turn signals, emergency flashers and heater fan do NOT work. I put the vehicle into Drive and the wipers start working but the turn signals, emergency flashers and heater fan still do NOT work. With the Engine OFF but the ignition key turned to On, the wipers, heater fan, emergency flashers and turn signals all Work. This is clearly some kind of electrical problem but I don't know where to look or start. Replies to this message: ckelton489 (Jun 08, 2008 3:39 pm)
#42 of 71 Re: F100 Negative Coil Wire [jneal] by mike9408 Jun 01, 2008 (5:45 am)
Replying to: jneal (Nov 03, 2006 7:02 am) WHAT ?????

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