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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Just in the last week or so I've noticed that any time I'm driving my 5.4 with my foot down just a little giving the truck even throttle and just moving at a steady speed the RPM's won't stay even. It's almost like it barely revs a little, backs off, revs, backs off, etc. Plus while its doing it I can see the needle on the dash bobbing up and down just a little. I noticed today that its getting just a little bit worse and like it's revving a little bit harder and harder each time.

Only changes its had recently was I did the Gotts mod, but that has already been a couple months ago and it was running fine as usual up until now. Any ideas what it could be?
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 06:21 AM
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I would start by a good cleaning of your MAF and TB with the proper cleaners.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 01:47 AM
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Finally got around to cleaning the MAF an TB last weekend. I think it helped the issue some but it's still a little jumpy and inconsistent. What else could possibly be causing it?
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Low transmission fluid level.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 04_lariat_4x4
Just in the last week or so I've noticed that any time I'm driving my 5.4 with my foot down just a little giving the truck even throttle and just moving at a steady speed the RPM's won't stay even. It's almost like it barely revs a little, backs off, revs, backs off, etc. Plus while its doing it I can see the needle on the dash bobbing up and down just a little. I noticed today that its getting just a little bit worse and like it's revving a little bit harder and harder each time.

Only changes its had recently was I did the Gotts mod, but that has already been a couple months ago and it was running fine as usual up until now. Any ideas what it could be?
Check the foam gasket around your intake for leaks. Weatherstripping is a great replacement for a bad seal... Your FPDM above your spare tire and fuel filter are also good places to check for a problem like this as well...
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Old May 28, 2013 | 02:22 AM
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Thanks guys I'll check those out and see if I can fjnd the fix
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