2005 Ford F-150- Rough idle, hard to start and smell of fuel when idle.

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07-15-2018, 01:10 PM

franks2207

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2005 Ford F-150- Rough idle, hard to start and smell of fuel when idle.

My truck has a hard time starting up, it idles rough, and i can smell gas when idling. Any ideas on what i need to replace to fix this issue? I have already replaced the fuel filter.

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07-15-2018, 01:12 PM

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Sounds like leaking fuel injectors. Get them checked before they hydrolock the engine.

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07-15-2018, 01:24 PM

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Yes. Bluejay is right on... get those injectors checked before you destroy your engine!

Heck, I wouldn't even start it anymore. Find someone with AAA or if you have it, get it towed to your repair shop. Or if you are a wrench turner, DIY it.

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