my 96 f150 on ocassion lately will have trouble starting when its cold. It will do one of two things. either it will turn over and wont start and ill hae to pump the pedal and rev the engine. or immediatley after it starts a rattling noise comes from somewhere in the engine compartment. I know it need new spark plugs and wires. but does it also need a starter or something else also? Im going to be selling this truck soon but i dont want to sell it having it sart rough.

 

if your having to pump the gas when you start it in the mornings, then more than likely your IAC (Idle Air Control) sensor is bad.... it's an easy fix

 

wait didnt you just buy this truck?

 

thats what i was just wondering

 

haha no this is my old 1996 green one the one i just bought is just fine (except for tires and clutch). Im still driving the 96 until i get new tires and a clutch put in the new one im still using my old truck for daily driving.

 

clean the IAC sensor and the hole in the throttle body that the valve goes into.... im talking about cleaning the carbon out (to be more specific).... if that doesn't help, then replace the IAC sensor.... do you know where the IAC sensor is located?

 

no. where is it located??

 

look for this on the throttle body... it should be around where the air box hose connects


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/IAC-V...Q5fAccessories

 

oh yea, and i know that link is for a ranger/aerostar van, but it looks almost identical to what our trucks have....

 

ohhh i think i know what your talkin about now. this weekend ill take it apart and see how cleaning it works out. thanks alot! any idea why it makes that rattling noise sometimes right after it starts??