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Lights are bright,everything on dash looks good, fuel inj humms when I turn the key. Eng sounds like it wants to start but won't catch. No issues before this happened..Lights are bright,everything on dash looks good, fuel inj humms when I turn the key. Eng sounds like it wants to start but won't catch. No issues before this happened..
AnonymousApr 04, 2009
Takes several attempts and seconds to start, then when it does start it has surging/stalling during gas pedal action. No codes.Takes several attempts and seconds to start, then when it does start it has surging/stalling during gas pedal action. No codes.
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Sounds like your firing!
Be sure that your crankshaft is not wet, oil coated, or just plain out needs replacing. I'm almost certain this would fix your problem.
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Is the anti-theft dash light on and steady red? Ford PATS is complex and you may need a mobile auto-electrician or mobile auto locksmith / alarm installer.
Insert the key into the driver's side door lock.
Turn the key once, but not all the way to unlock the door. Leave the key in this position for 40-60 seconds. ...
Do this again, but turn the key in the opposite direction.
Remove the key from the door, get into your Ford, and start the engine. The system should be reset.
Check engine light blinking,this is indication of error code stored in the Engine control module.its advisable to get vehicle scanned at diagnostic center to retrieve the error code stored.Once the error codes are retrieved,further diagnosis can be done as per error code.
it might be the fuel pump take the output hose off of it and crank the engine and see if fuel comes out of the pump if it does the fuel pump is not the probelem. if it doesnt come out or if it slowly comes out than you need a new fuel pump
are you getting any jerks/shutter while driving??If so, try replacing all 8 coils. They're pricey ($28-65 each), I have an 03 Expedition FX4 w/5.4L and it used to ****/shutter around 50-65mph and then just die. Restarts and its fine, then dies randomly again!! Replaced all spark plugs, all 8 coils runs great!!
bad battery with dead cell
dead cells wont be seen on battery test
or alternator not functioning properly
you left your lights on somewhere in vehicle or connected to this a defective door switch when doors closed leaves lights on
Lights are bright,everything on dash looks good, fuel inj humms when I turn the key. Eng sounds like it wants to start but won't catch. No issues before this happened..
Takes several attempts and seconds to start, then when it does start it has surging/stalling during gas pedal action. No codes.
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