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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 11:42 PM
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hi i have a 2018 ford f150 lariat 4x4 supercrew with the 3.5 litre it was struck by lighting when i was driving down the road does anyone have any suggestion on where to start
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 12:06 AM
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What all did it fry/cook? What issues are you having with it? Give us a lot more information and details.
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 12:50 AM
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the truck died after the strike and the display flashed a wrench picture then it said to see manual, then low oil pressure, hi over temp. ,cross traffic sensor, limited function on emergency brake, hill descent, hill start assist, tire pressure monitoring system ,when you try to start it nothing happens .but have lights ,stereo, window roll up and down ,emergency flasher lights. oh and it wiped out the milage . towed it home had no brakes and when we got home the milage came back on. but still wont start.
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 01:10 AM
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all fuses are good, and no trouble codes come up, and battery is 12.26 volts, and the display said check charging system
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 01:11 AM
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i forgot my truck is push button start
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Disconnect the battery and leave it disconnected over night and start fresh in the am.
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 02:54 AM
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do I disconnect the whole Battery or just the negative cable ? what do I do in the am. I already disconnected the whole battery over night and still nothing. should I do it again or just the negative cable.?
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 03:37 AM
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Do this procedure and keep the negative cable disconnected overnight, plug it back in in the morning and keep us posted.

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You have contacted your insurance co? A 100% checkout is in order.
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