Just bought a 05 Super Crew Lariat with 5.4L. Drove a Honda Accord before. Maybe it's just me noticing the difference between a full size pickup and Honda 4 banger, but when the engine is a little cold and I press the gas I get a 1/2 second of rough running when I press the accelerator to start rolling from a dead stop? I another 05 (same truck but not a super crew) and it did it a little less than mine.
Is it just me?

 

How cold are we talking?

I live in Louisiana where is hasn't been much below 50 and my truck has no rough tendancies. ('06 5.4 Scab)

 

thanks for your reply. I hadn't thought of cold as being a factor but It could be that the big ole V8 just runs a little rougher than the Honda 4 banger
With that said
It ranges between 35 and 60 here in NC between morning and afternoon.

 

Since we have the same temps but I don't have any roughness then I would say you have a problem with your truck.

Sounds to me like it may be running a bit lean when cold. I would take it to the dealer. Maybe there is a PCM reflash that will fix it and they can get you in and out quickly. <just a guess

 

Thanks, But I am a real novice at this. What is a PCM reflash. and what does running a bit lean mean.

 

A PCM reflash means that they change the programming of the Powertrain Control Module (the computer that controls many things on your truck) The purpose of this is to fix problems that didn't occur in testing but are showing up in vehicles that have been put into service.

Running lean means that your engine isn't getting enough fuel. Unless there is a mechanical/electromechanical problem then this is exactly the sort of thing that might be corrected by reprogramming the PCM.