Ford decided to include a cool hidden feature (HEC Dealer test mode) in the instrument cluster starting in 99. With a simple press of the trip button and turn of the key you could not only test your instrument cluster (gauges), oil pressure and speedo senders, but get a real time digital readout of your speed, tach and other info as you drive your F150.

I tried it and it works there is also a list of trouble codes you can read through the instrument cluster.

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/dtcodes.htm


http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/99hec.htm

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2001 SUPER CREW 4x4 Lariat White

• Graphite Leather captain's chairs
• 5.4L
• Moonroof
• 6CD
• limited slip
• Tow and Off Road package
• Bed Extender

Mods

• Infinty speakers
• JBL powered sub
• Bug Guard
• Ford molded mud flaps (rear)
• K&N
• Magnaflow 3"
• Bed mat
• Snug Lid
• CRL Powerlite rear window

[This message has been edited by Screwit (edited 03-04-2001).]

 

I have 99 F150 supercab short box 4x4.Iam looking to buy a new truck my wife andI are looking at a supercrew. I would like to any if anyone has any major problems? Please posted them.

 

Only problem I have found so far(8,000 miles) is it LOVE'S gas.

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'01SuperCrew (Gen1) Black,Lund Stainless Steel Grille and Bumper inserts,Westin Nerf Bars,Extang Black Max Tonneau Cover,Tinted Glass,Front and Back Door and Rear Window Vent Visors,
'00 F150 Flareside Sport, White,Factory Steps, Tinted Glass http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...525&a=11310714

 

I also have about 8000 miles and the only major problem so far is keeping my wife out of the truck. She loves to drive it!!

 

Bump for a kick *** feature which probably got lost in the shuffle for many folks (like myself... Just went out to the driveway at 10:30 tonight to play with this!)

[This message has been edited by fritoz (edited 05-31-2001).]

 

Very cool!

A great tool and FUN!

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2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
5.4L, 4x4, all options (except leather), CORRECTED radiator