98 F150 4.2 V6 trouble starting
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98 F150 4.2 V6 trouble starting
The truck has recently begun having problems starting. It has new spark plugs and wires, new fuel pump and filter, I just changed the oil and flushed out the heater core (heat wasn't working, works great now). So, is the next step the injectors? It has 238xxx miles and I'm pretty sure those are the original injectors. I can force it to start every time, but I have to push the gas to do so.
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Other than some where along the fuel lines, I'm not sure where the fuel pressure regulator is. I was trying to find it online, but that was not very helpful. Some said it was integrated into the fuel rail and others had a picture of a part I could not locate. The cheaper the fix, the better. I really appreciate all the help and input.
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I haven't been able to get at the truck since the last time I posted, it belongs to my wife's friend, but there is something new it started. I am planning to try and look at it again this weekend, but she was driving the other day and as she was slowing down to come to a stop, the truck died. She said it took her three tries to get it to start again, but it finally did start. Any new thoughts or still probably the same problems? Thank you in advance for any input.
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Sorry for the late reply. After thoroughly cleaning the IAC, checking for leaks, and a plethora of other things, I took it back to OReillys to have to codes read again. I knew it was throwing a code for O2 sensors. Well, the first guy didn't scroll down far enough to see the code for the engine temp sensor. It was reading engine overheat all the time. So flooring it was giving it enough gas to start. Replaced the sensor and no problems starting since.