I had the 82mph CHUG that would not allow me to go over that speed and presented the problem on the message board.

Thank you to those who suggested the battery disconnect to "re-boot" the computer.
I disconnected the battery (and turned on the headlight switch (?))and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
The next day I had to drive to Denver and "tried it out". It was a smooth, uninterupted acceleration right up and past 95MPH. I brought it down and tried it several more times and it continues to work.
On the way back today it STILL works.

As to the speed issue. I drive the speed limit but you want some in reserve for passing. ALSO if something is WRONG at 82mph, I think it indicates that there may be another problem...even if you never drive 82mph, you want to know WHY the vehicle CAN'T..don't you??

Thanks again to everyone that helped with suggestions. I printed them and started with the cheapest fix first and it WORKED.

The message board is a great resource.

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1997 F150XLT 4X4 Supercab 4.6L Silver

 

I'm glad you can now go faster than 82 mph

 

Glad to hear it's fixed.
When turning on headlights with battery disconnected you only have to wait 10 minutes before you can reconnect and go...

BTW - thanks for starting a new thread. The original was starting to get wierd.

 

I too, am glad you can exceed the speed limit unencumbered.

 

Whoops! Didn't see this new thread, so you can ignore my question about the fix. You answered it here.

Isn't this place a great resource? In '97, I learned about getting the free alignment before 12/12,000. That alone saved a chunk of money. Then, last year, I learned about how to get rid of a rough idle problem I had. Worked like a charm. Now, I save money every time I fill up the tank (mpg went up by at least 1).

 

Dennis,
I guess you owe it to them to buy one of those F150online sticker eh?

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip

 

Glad to hear that all is well! This is another example of how great this web site really is!!

 

J-C,

I did not know it would only take 10 minutes...thanks for the update. I will remember that if I ever have to reset the computer.

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Glad to hear that you are back among us speed demons.......Sorry about making the other thread so wierd and off subject. (no ha
rd feelings?????(ford man??))

Black 98

 

I'm ALWAYS off, the voices have been too loud lately.

 

Fordman: I about busted a gut on that one, "babe"!!!

 

Thank you, thank you. Next show in one hour. I'll be appearing here daily until doomsday. You've all been a great audience.

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'98 F150 XL Regular Cab, LWB, 4.2L V6, 5 Spd, 3.55 LS, Rhino Lining, factory heavy duty suspension, K&N filter, Oxford White minus the two tone garbage.
BIG TIME FoMoCo p/u fan, not some fair weather hammerhead.
fordf150xl@email.com

 

Ford Man,

I performed the test in my F150. I decided to shift into 4th gear at 76 mph, with the tachometer reading 4500 rpms. This truck could easily go the disputed 82 mph in 3rd gear, but I dont want to push mine that hard. This was with a 3.55 rearend, with a long bed SuperCab. That corresponds to 60 rpm/mph, which would mean at 82, the truck would be turning 4920 rpms, which I know it can do.

If I can do this in the longest, heaviest 4x4 made with the 4.6 with 5 speed, I am sure that anything smaller could go even faster in 3rd.


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1999 XLT SC, 4x4, Long Bed, 4.6 with manual trans. Deep wedgewood blue

 

Its always the simplest of things. Now Jim, we're gonna have to go REAL slow to make FordMan happy
No flame intended.

 

It's okay. I'm sittin' here wearin' a welding hood and OSHA approved fire retardant clothing, flame away, babe.

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