^^^Another reasonable suggestion^^^

Be sure to change your front two 02 sensors because they're problably coated with sugar sludge. If that's the case. Best of luck to you.

 

What on earth is sugar sludge?

 

Not saying this is the case, but it sounds like someone put some sugar in your gas tank. Your gas tank might be clean now, but your fuel system and all it's componants may be damaged.

I don't mean to scare you, but that's just what it sounds like to me.

 

Ok, guys. Before ya'll give me that much deserved laugh I know you have down within you, in my own defense, I didn't see the original previous post about the possiblity of sugar in the tank.
You know, that is a thought, though.

Ok, Now Laugh! I did!

I'm going to go on what I said earlier today with driving and rechecking the codes. I will keep you all posted.

Later guys!

 

I didn't crack a grin.


Until you did...

Seriously though, I would run a couple bottles of "COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER " through your gas tank. I could be leading you down the wrong path for all I know. But from what you descibed, it sure does sound like a classical case of sugar poisoning like the other guy said earlier.


If it turns out that it was sugar poisoning, I'd suggest investing in a locking gas cap. You can get one that will fit your truck at Advance, Autozone, Pep Boys, etc.

Hope you get it fixed soon neighbor.

 

Guys,

I can't thank you enough for following my ongoing saga, just wish it was a good western, don't you? Anyway, purchased at OBD2 DTC Car Reader at Wal-Mart today! (If anybody has any codes the need cyphered...) Looking forward to either kissing or strangling this new tool, too. Looked for a 502 locking gas cap. They had plenty 501's, no 502's and the book calls for a 502. I will get one tomorrow at Auto Zone.

And, I have a question, (after my little stand up act ) ... How will I know if I have had sugar poisoning? Will that show up on the O2 sensors as the afore mentioned "sludge?"

Thanks Guys!

 

Guys,

This morning I'm taking her to the "Ford Place" and having her put on "the big computer." The "Ford Guy" said it's probablu NOT the O2 sensor even though I still get the same reading (P1151) after erasing the trucks computer.

Can you believe - $54.95 just to put it on the gizmo?

Will let you know later today.

Later....

 

Ok Guys,

I said I'd let you know, so here goes.

It was, in fact, the O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1. After connecting the "T-handle" scanner to the truck, it showed a failing (O2) sensor. This is unlike what the scanner at Auto Zone read. As you may recall, Auto Zones scanner read "BAD."

Be that as it may, it still needed to be replaced. And, since I had already purchased one (for $42.99 plus tax), the nice ASE and Ford Certified mechanic named Doug, gladly tore into the job at hand. A couple of twists from his trusty Craftsman wrenches and out she came.

The sensor showed wear, but so will I when I have 126,000 miles on me!

He then got a bigger scanner out, it was in use earlier, and re-read the computer. Now that's some contraption there, boys! He ran a normal, an electrical and a performance test. That little, what looked like a big laptop scanner/computer, without him touching a thing, it reved the engine and held it to certain RPM's throughout the cycle! That's just weird, there. I don't care who you are!!!

But anyway, it would seem the problem is solved.

Now, don't think me a slacker, boys! I would have changed it out myself, but that booger looked so rusted I figured I'd pop a 'roid struggling with that thing. Imagine my surprise when it came right out.

Grand total on repairs ... I hate to say it ... round numbers here;
$45.00 for the O2 sensor,
$55.00 for the computer link up (whatever you want to call it),
$25.00 for the install of the sensor, not to mention about 3 bottles of carb/injector/complete fuel system cleaners and who know how much I lost on (gas) mileage during all this since around Thanksgiving.

But, it could have been worse, I guess. At least I didn't have to have another engine rebuilt!!!

It's now time for -

Thanks Guys for all the input ... oh and just FYI, I wasn't sugar poisoning after all, just old man time.

 

Glad you got it fixed with just a simple 02 sensor. But the way you described everything, I thought it was sugar. That goes to show everything can't be fixed over the internet.

 

I still think the locking gas cap is a good idea though. And I also feel that had it not been for your help and the internet, I may not have found the problem. I really like brainstorming with those more knowledgeable than I.

Thanks!!!
RHughes

 

No prob.