lolo

i have a 2001 sport trac. i am having a problem getting it to start, especially when it is cold. it will turn over but not catch. if i press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it then it will start. i then have to keep it there for a while or it will die. once i drive it awhile then i have no problem starting it. could this be the timing chain or fuel pump. i really need some help

00gtr1

It sounds like you IAC ( idle air control) valve is stuck not allowing air in the engine causing it to stall. Seen it quite a few times in the shop. also how many miles do you have on the truck? The intake gaskets are also probably bad. The O rings over time become brittle and don't seal so when you start it in the morning the engine has a big vacuum leak, and runs ruff.

lolo

thanks 00gtrl, i have about 75,000 miles on the truck. tomorrow i will take it to ford dealership. i hope this doesn't cost a lot of money. lol. it probably will.

00gtr1

lolo what did the dealership find?

lolo

hi oogtr1, thanks for the advice. you were right it was the IAC, so the took care of that problem. also the fuel injection system needed cleaning and put in a new fuel filter. the total was $705. now the truck runs and starts ok. i am so glad you gave me the answer. i am glad for this forum. for a long time i could hear a loud whistling whenever i started the truck and it stopped when the engine warmed up. after this work that sound is gone. so i guess that what was causing the sound all along. again thanks.

lolo

00gtr1

Glad to help

GJSmackdown

Correct me if I'm wrong but you spent $705.00 to have the Idol Air Control Valve and Fuel Filter changed??? As well as the fuel injection system cleaned???

If so you got RIPPED OFF BIG TIME!!!!

Motorcraft Filter: $11.99
Idol Air Control Valve: $39.99

You would've been better off running a bottle of fuel injector cleaner through your system to clean the injectors.

Your $705.00 bill could've been done for under $100.00

lolo

i guess this is a case of live and learn because that is what they charge me.thanks for the info.

GJSmackdown

Yea anytime you need work done check with either a local garage or do it yourself. Ford will rape you for everything they can.

lolo

itis funny, i thought ford would be the better place to take careof the problem. i will never do that again. they are probably laughing at this idiot. lol