Topic Sponsor
2004 - 2008 Ford F150 General discussion on the 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 truck.

Engine runs rough when in overdrive gear

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-14-2024, 01:09 AM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Venomxking's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Engine runs rough when in overdrive gear

The engine runs rough and sounds horrible when im at a speed that engage overdrive. Ive searched high and wide for anyone thats solved this issue. Ive seen to replace the COPs but that didnt seem to fix the issue. The engine has around 40k miles and the trans about 30k. Both are remanufactured and dont have any other issues. I cant remember very well but im fairly sure this same issue existed before i swapped the engine and still persisted when i swapped the trans. Any insight or steps to remedy this issue is greatly appreciated.
Old 05-14-2024, 01:35 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
needsmoarturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: utah
Posts: 3,495
Received 835 Likes on 738 Posts
Default

The most typical solution for this symptom that appears at 45mph is new spark plugs to clear the misfires under load.

If you have an OBD2 device that reads live data you could confirm this by.checking the misfire monitors.
Old 05-14-2024, 01:41 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Venomxking's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by needsmoarturbo
The most typical solution for this symptom that appears at 45mph is new spark plugs to clear the misfires under load.

If you have an OBD2 device that reads live data you could confirm this by.checking the misfire monitors.
​​​​​​​I have changed the spark plugs and it did not change anything. I also have a Forscan device and have absolutely 0 Misfire counts. One thing i found odd was when i changed the spark plugs the ground electrode appeared to be damaged/melted away. This didnt seem to cause an issue with the spark or cause any misfires

Last edited by Venomxking; 05-14-2024 at 01:49 AM.
Old 05-14-2024, 05:35 AM
  #4  
Mark
iTrader: (1)
 
techrep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Va. Beach, VA.
Posts: 36,918
Received 2,433 Likes on 2,131 Posts

Default

Is your exhaust open and breathing good ?
The following users liked this post:
Jimboy (05-14-2024)
Old 05-14-2024, 11:09 PM
  #5  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Venomxking's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by techrep
Is your exhaust open and breathing good ?
Yeah exhaust is fine. It's an aftermarket(by the previous owner) true dual exhaust. Currently straight piped but there was no difference in performance or anything with mufflers on it
Old 05-15-2024, 06:00 AM
  #6  
Mark
iTrader: (1)
 
techrep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Va. Beach, VA.
Posts: 36,918
Received 2,433 Likes on 2,131 Posts

Default

Any DTC's ?
Old 05-15-2024, 01:30 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Venomxking's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by techrep
Any DTC's ?
I've got a few that recently popped up. Caused by unrelated issues tho. P0430 and 420. P0011 cuz oil got into the vvt solenoid connector. I've had both issues before and fixed them. The o2 sensors come into contact with the exhaust and burn out the wiring so I've got to replace those. The oil killed the sensor I believe as it has before so I need to replace the sensor on the passenger side. I've had the issue with the 45mph rough running regardless of codes or not. There was about a year where I was free of dtcs and the issue still persisted

Last edited by Venomxking; 05-15-2024 at 01:33 PM.
Old 05-16-2024, 05:36 AM
  #8  
Mark
iTrader: (1)
 
techrep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Va. Beach, VA.
Posts: 36,918
Received 2,433 Likes on 2,131 Posts

Default

Does the CEL flash when running rough under load ?
Old 05-17-2024, 01:09 PM
  #9  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Venomxking's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by techrep
Does the CEL flash when running rough under load ?
No it does not. I've tried various time lengths of driving while its running like this and nothing like that
Old 05-25-2024, 10:47 PM
  #10  
Junior Member
 
Inestein's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 18
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default I had a problem like this

I think I found a bad knock sensor. Pull that up on forescan and see if the numbers are different or if they match each other on both knock sensors under live load. Or just record your drive and review it later


Quick Reply: Engine runs rough when in overdrive gear



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:11 PM.