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I have a 2001 F250 SD, with gas V8, 5 speed stick, 4x4. It has 42,273
miles. Truck has not been modified in any way. Totally OEM stock.
I bought it new, it's a 1 owner truck.
I experienced a problem today.
Truck hadn't been started for maybe 3 days. Temp was abt. 55. It
started normally, and as I was getting settled in, doing seat belt,
etc......it just died. Suddenly. Didn't run rough or anything, just
died like key had been turned off. I tried to re-start it. Starter
turned engine VERY strongly...but engine would not start. It would not
sputter or fart or anything. But the new battery installed in August
sure would spin the engine. OK......so I wiggle gear-shift lever, pump
the clutch, wiggle the ignition key, turn the ignition key to its
various positions. Still would only spin engine, but no start. So I
just sit there for a couple minutes....and repeat the above procedure.
Same results. I did this routine 4-5 times over the period of maybe
10-12 minutes. I never exited truck, never lifted hood. Suddenly, for
no reason that was obvious, it started just like normal, and quickly
settled into it's normal smooth idle. I drove to the store, ran
various other errands. No problem, all seemed normal.
So now it seems that I have a $20,000 vehicle that can at any point
leave me or my wife stranded. I must classify it as an unreliable and
unpredictable truck at this point. I buy all my trucks _NEW_ so
hopefully I don't ever have an unpredictable, unreliable truck to deal
with. Yes.....I am unhappy.
Has anyone here ever experienced anything similar? Any comments or
suggestions?
There is not such thing as a 100% reliable vehicle (new or used). You
probably have one of the following that is intermittent: the computer,
the spark module or the coil but it might be something as simple
(thought not simple to change) as the ignition switch. I never buy new.
My current F-250 is a 1983 that I bought about 4 years ago that had
around 130,000 miles on it. It now has 175,000 miles on it and makes a
yearly trip from AZ to MN. I feel that it is just as reliable as any new
truck would be.
carkenord@juno.com wrote:
> I have a 2001 F250 SD, with gas V8, 5 speed stick, 4x4. It has 42,273
> miles. Truck has not been modified in any way. Totally OEM stock.
> I bought it new, it's a 1 owner truck.
>
> I experienced a problem today.
>
> Truck hadn't been started for maybe 3 days. Temp was abt. 55. It
> started normally, and as I was getting settled in, doing seat belt,
> etc......it just died. Suddenly. Didn't run rough or anything, just
> died like key had been turned off. I tried to re-start it. Starter
> turned engine VERY strongly...but engine would not start. It would not
> sputter or fart or anything. But the new battery installed in August
> sure would spin the engine. OK......so I wiggle gear-shift lever, pump
> the clutch, wiggle the ignition key, turn the ignition key to its
> various positions. Still would only spin engine, but no start. So I
> just sit there for a couple minutes....and repeat the above procedure.
> Same results. I did this routine 4-5 times over the period of maybe
> 10-12 minutes. I never exited truck, never lifted hood. Suddenly, for
> no reason that was obvious, it started just like normal, and quickly
> settled into it's normal smooth idle. I drove to the store, ran
> various other errands. No problem, all seemed normal.
>
> So now it seems that I have a $20,000 vehicle that can at any point
> leave me or my wife stranded. I must classify it as an unreliable and
> unpredictable truck at this point. I buy all my trucks _NEW_ so
> hopefully I don't ever have an unpredictable, unreliable truck to deal
> with. Yes.....I am unhappy.
>
> Has anyone here ever experienced anything similar? Any comments or
> suggestions?
>
> Thank you.... Lee Carkenord Denver Co.
>
carkenord@juno.com wrote:
> I have a 2001 F250 SD, with gas V8, 5 speed stick, 4x4. It has 42,273
> miles. Truck has not been modified in any way. Totally OEM stock.
> I bought it new, it's a 1 owner truck.
>
> I experienced a problem today.
>
> Truck hadn't been started for maybe 3 days. Temp was abt. 55. It
> started normally, and as I was getting settled in, doing seat belt,
> etc......it just died. Suddenly. Didn't run rough or anything, just
> died like key had been turned off. I tried to re-start it. Starter
> turned engine VERY strongly...but engine would not start. It would not
> sputter or fart or anything. But the new battery installed in August
> sure would spin the engine. OK......so I wiggle gear-shift lever, pump
> the clutch, wiggle the ignition key, turn the ignition key to its
> various positions. Still would only spin engine, but no start. So I
> just sit there for a couple minutes....and repeat the above procedure.
> Same results. I did this routine 4-5 times over the period of maybe
> 10-12 minutes. I never exited truck, never lifted hood. Suddenly, for
> no reason that was obvious, it started just like normal, and quickly
> settled into it's normal smooth idle. I drove to the store, ran
> various other errands. No problem, all seemed normal.
>
> So now it seems that I have a $20,000 vehicle that can at any point
> leave me or my wife stranded. I must classify it as an unreliable and
> unpredictable truck at this point. I buy all my trucks _NEW_ so
> hopefully I don't ever have an unpredictable, unreliable truck to deal
> with. Yes.....I am unhappy.
>
> Has anyone here ever experienced anything similar? Any comments or
> suggestions?
>
> Thank you.... Lee Carkenord Denver Co.
>
Guess what! My 2002 F150 does exactly the same thing and no one can fix
it. It will happen about every 3 or 4 months and between times run
absolutely perfect.
>>Guess what! My 2002 F150 does exactly the same thing and no one can fix
>>it. It will happen about every 3 or 4 months and between times run
>>absolutely perfect.
When yours does it, what do you have to do to get it started and
running?
I changed the air filter on my 2000 F-250 V8 and forgot to reconnect the
intake air sensor and it would not start until the sensor was
reconnected,That may be a place to start.
<carkenord@juno.com> wrote in message
news:1132111595.716368.61150@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
> I have a 2001 F250 SD, with gas V8, 5 speed stick, 4x4. It has 42,273
> miles. Truck has not been modified in any way. Totally OEM stock.
> I bought it new, it's a 1 owner truck.
>
> I experienced a problem today.
>
> Truck hadn't been started for maybe 3 days. Temp was abt. 55. It
> started normally, and as I was getting settled in, doing seat belt,
> etc......it just died. Suddenly. Didn't run rough or anything, just
> died like key had been turned off. I tried to re-start it. Starter
> turned engine VERY strongly...but engine would not start. It would not
> sputter or fart or anything. But the new battery installed in August
> sure would spin the engine. OK......so I wiggle gear-shift lever, pump
> the clutch, wiggle the ignition key, turn the ignition key to its
> various positions. Still would only spin engine, but no start. So I
> just sit there for a couple minutes....and repeat the above procedure.
> Same results. I did this routine 4-5 times over the period of maybe
> 10-12 minutes. I never exited truck, never lifted hood. Suddenly, for
> no reason that was obvious, it started just like normal, and quickly
> settled into it's normal smooth idle. I drove to the store, ran
> various other errands. No problem, all seemed normal.
>
> So now it seems that I have a $20,000 vehicle that can at any point
> leave me or my wife stranded. I must classify it as an unreliable and
> unpredictable truck at this point. I buy all my trucks _NEW_ so
> hopefully I don't ever have an unpredictable, unreliable truck to deal
> with. Yes.....I am unhappy.
>
> Has anyone here ever experienced anything similar? Any comments or
> suggestions?
>
> Thank you.... Lee Carkenord Denver Co.
>
carkenord@juno.com wrote:
>>>Guess what! My 2002 F150 does exactly the same thing and no one can fix
>>>it. It will happen about every 3 or 4 months and between times run
>>>absolutely perfect.
>
>
>
> When yours does it, what do you have to do to get it started and
> running?
>
> Lee Carkenord
>
I just let it sit for about 30 minutes to an hour and it starts right up
and will run great for months
<carkenord@juno.com> wrote in message
news:1132111595.716368.61150@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
> I have a 2001 F250 SD, with gas V8, 5 speed stick, 4x4. It has 42,273
> miles. Truck has not been modified in any way. Totally OEM stock.
> I bought it new, it's a 1 owner truck.
>
> I experienced a problem today.
>
> Truck hadn't been started for maybe 3 days. Temp was abt. 55. It
> started normally, and as I was getting settled in, doing seat belt,
> etc......it just died. Suddenly. Didn't run rough or anything, just
> died like key had been turned off. I tried to re-start it. Starter
> turned engine VERY strongly...but engine would not start. It would not
> sputter or fart or anything. But the new battery installed in August
> sure would spin the engine. OK......so I wiggle gear-shift lever, pump
> the clutch, wiggle the ignition key, turn the ignition key to its
> various positions. Still would only spin engine, but no start. So I
> just sit there for a couple minutes....and repeat the above procedure.
> Same results. I did this routine 4-5 times over the period of maybe
> 10-12 minutes. I never exited truck, never lifted hood. Suddenly, for
> no reason that was obvious, it started just like normal, and quickly
> settled into it's normal smooth idle. I drove to the store, ran
> various other errands. No problem, all seemed normal.
>
> So now it seems that I have a $20,000 vehicle that can at any point
> leave me or my wife stranded. I must classify it as an unreliable and
> unpredictable truck at this point. I buy all my trucks _NEW_ so
> hopefully I don't ever have an unpredictable, unreliable truck to deal
> with. Yes.....I am unhappy.
>
> Has anyone here ever experienced anything similar? Any comments or
> suggestions?
>
> Thank you.... Lee Carkenord Denver Co.
Same symptoms on 2 other Ford vehicles - a '99 Explorer 4.0 (three times),
and a '00 Ranger 3.0. All have been cured by cleaning or replacing the IAC
valve. Next time this happens, try flooring the gas pedal and see if it
starts. If it will start, but stalls as soon as you let off the gas, the IAC
is suspect. There was no code or check engine light.
>
I had that happen on my 03 dodge cummins. I had a security chip in the
ignition key. Had to get a new key.
It would happen couple times a month. Turn key on, truck start and run for 5
seconds. Then it quit. Try again and it would turn over but not start. Wait
for a minute and everything is back to normal.
By waiting the security whatever it's called resets itself
Take it to the dealership and have them check out.
Yonzie
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On 11/16o05 5:35 AM, in article nQEef.129$GT3.12014@fe02.lga, "Ole
<ole@sealake.com> wroteh
> carkenord@juno.com wrote:
>> I have a 2001 F250 SD, with gas V8, 5 speed stick, 4x4. It has 42,273
>> miles. Truck has not been modified in any way. Totally OEM stock.
>> I bought it new, it's a 1 owner truck.
>>
>> I experienced a problem today.
>>
>> Truck hadn't been started for maybe 3 days. Temp was abt. 55. It
>> started normally, and as I was getting settled in, doing seat belt,
>> etc......it just died. Suddenly. Didn't run rough or anything, just
>> died like key had been turned off. I tried to re-start it. Starter
>> turned engine VERY strongly...but engine would not start. It would not
>> sputter or fart or anything. But the new battery installed in August
>> sure would spin the engine. OK......so I wiggle gear-shift lever, pump
>> the clutch, wiggle the ignition key, turn the ignition key to its
>> various positions. Still would only spin engine, but no start. So I
>> just sit there for a couple minutes....and repeat the above procedure.
>> Same results. I did this routine 4-5 times over the period of maybe
>> 10-12 minutes. I never exited truck, never lifted hood. Suddenly, for
>> no reason that was obvious, it started just like normal, and quickly
>> settled into it's normal smooth idle. I drove to the store, ran
>> various other errands. No problem, all seemed normal.
>>
>> So now it seems that I have a $20,000 vehicle that can at any point
>> leave me or my wife stranded. I must classify it as an unreliable and
>> unpredictable truck at this point. I buy all my trucks _NEW_ so
>> hopefully I don't ever have an unpredictable, unreliable truck to deal
>> with. Yes.....I am unhappy.
>>
>> Has anyone here ever experienced anything similar? Any comments or
>> suggestions?
>>
>> Thank you.... Lee Carkenord Denver Co.
>>
> Guess what! My 2002 F150 does exactly the same thing and no one can fix
> it. It will happen about every 3 or 4 months and between times run
> absolutely perfect.
If I recall they told me to leave the key turned on (truck not running) for
an half hour or so. This is suppose to reset the security system.
Dale
On 11/16/05 10:57 AM, in article NxJef.713$wA6.686@fe06.lga, "Ole"
<ole@sealakthe.com> wrote:
> carkenord@juno.com wrote:
>>>> Guess what! My 2002 F150 does exactly the same thing and no one can fix
>>>> it. It will happen about every 3 or 4 months and between times run
>>>> absolutely perfect.
>>
>>
>>
>> When yours does it, what do you have to do to get it started and
>> running?
>>
>> Lee Carkenord
>>
> I just let it sit for about 30 minutes to an hour and it starts right up
> and will run great for monthsnk
Diagnosed as a bad fuel pump. I had the pump replaced, and so far,
it's running normal, tho it's not been driven many miles with the new
pump.
I bought this truck new in 2000, and so far, in 42,000 miles, it's left
me stranded 3 times.
Correct.........I am not happy. I can no longer trust this vehicle.
It could quite at any time, anywhere. Would it be appropriate to now
label it "a POS"......? Yes it would.
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