I have a 2007 Sport Trac, V6 that backfires when it is started shortly after it is turned off. The dealership seems to know about the problem and say they can do nothing to fix it. They will not give me a contact in Ford I can discuss the problem with. Can any one help me either fix this or contact Ford.

 

Hello there Barry. Tell us some more about yourself. Also, give the tech guys some time to respond. After all it is Sunday night. There are a ton of guys on here with tons of knowledge.

 

I don't know what to do but I would be ****ing pissed.

 

Your truck backfires (which is not normal) and the dealership is telling you they can do nothing about it? Not sure how to fix your truck problem, but I'd be down there everyday complaining about the problem, talk to the service manager and the business manager. Tell the you're going to file a complaint thru the BBB.

 

go to a different ford dealer.

 

There are many things to check if it's backfiring.

I would start by checking your timing and the distributor or it could be that you might need to get the computer reprogrammed.

Also I would check the throttle body and the MAF sensor to see if they need cleaning. Check those and let us know. Usually a dirty MAF and dirty throttle body will cause a backfire.

Hope this helps!!!