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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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So this morning i went out and started my truck and lately its taken a couple secs before it takes to it but today it took a good 4 or 5 secs and it seemed like maybe it wasnt getting fuel BUT it did start and run. I waited a few mins then threw it into reverse to go on my way and it felt like it died then started right back up again and jumped a bit. Then I put it in drive and same thing, had to give some more than usual amount of gas. So I shut it off, popped hood, looked around, tried it again. It started better but still weird in reverse and sluggish in forward. Let it run, popped hood, tried again. Little better but still weird. When driving, its like its not getting spark air or fuel. Truck has 264000 kilometers. Its a 92. This is my daily driver. I am off tomorrow so im hoping to try and get it going better.

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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fordchild
so this morning i went out and started my truck and lately its taken a couple secs before it takes to it but today it took a good 4 or 5 secs and it seemed like maybe it wasnt getting fuel BUT it did start and run i waited a few mins the nthrew it int oreverse t ogo on my way and it felt like it died then started right back up again and jumped a bit the ni put it in drive and same thing had to give some more than usual amount of gas.so i shut it off popped hood looked around tried it again started better still weird in reverse and sluggish in forward let it run popped hood tried again lil better but still weird when driving like its not getting spark air or fuel.truck has 264000 kilometers its a 92 this is my daily driver i am off tomorrow so im hoping to try and get it going better.
Try to use some punctuation & I'll give another shot at understanding what you're attempting to say.

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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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How old is the fuel filter? It might be plugged, if there is no spark it will just crank, also check some loose wire connectors and vacuum hoses.
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Dang... that was a tough edit.
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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That's much better! Now let's see. Hmmmm........... Sorry, not a clue!
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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It Kinda sounds like classic "Drive it till it drops" Syndrome. What condition are the ignition system components. Like last tune up?

Using octanes higher than 87 can contribute to harder starts & stalls when load is initiated (Dropping into reverse at idle).

A seafoam treatment will help. Helps remove combustion deposits & clean injectors.
https://www.f150forum.com/f33/how-se...-1991-a-31505/

Then error code scans.
https://www.f150forum.com/f10/how-re...es-obdi-10907/

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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Lenn
Dang... that was a tough edit.
What can I say. . I have a touch of Dyslexia & no punctuation bug's the crap out of me. Mis-spells don't bother me, as long as it's in the ball park. In fact, if it wasn't for "spellcheck" I'd probably just have to communicate in sign language, my spelling's so bad.

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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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And check plugs, wires, and dist cap.
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Spell check is the best invention for the pc.
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