I have started noticing on my 03 F-150 Supercrew Lariat FX4 that as soon as the engine starts, all of my gauges go to the far right, then come back down to their normal position after about 2 seconds. Any ideas what could be the issue?

 

Your battery is likely going south. Time for a new one.

You see the same thing on a PCM reset.

 

Thanks MGD. That was my first thought, just wanted some added input.

 

+1.

Time for a new battery.

Steve

 

Could also be bad connection. One of my battery cable ends had corroded and I had the same fault.

 

Naw - we all do exemplary vehicle maintenance on this forum - can't be that


MGD

 

I had some aftermarket clamps from a stereo install. Turns out they were not that great. They were for larger wire than mine and let moisture get trapped inside. They were not installed correctly. It is fixed now though.

 

Hey Norm - I'll send ya some dielectric grease for Xmas, or drop some off on my way to Maine next year

:santa:

 

Cool, where in Maine do you go? I have a camp in Windsor.

 

Wells Beach.

 

Maine is a great state. The kids love it, boating, fishing, swimming etc.