Help!!! My Pumpkin Is Driving Me Nutz!!!

1FUN4RD · November 9th, 2008, 02:44 PM

Ok what I have is a issue that has been F'n with me for a year now

I guess the best description of what it is doing it "hesitation"

It started off, It would only act up after it was warmed up & at minimal throttle (like when you are trying to maintain your speed on flat ground)
or when taking off from a stop with a gentle foot.

Then it went to doing it even when it's not warmed up yet.

Now it does it anytime but not all the time

So like when I ramp on the interstate in the morning (not warmed up yet)
If you give it like 1/2 to 3/4 throttle & keeping the foot feet steady it hesitatates then surges. Kind of like the old style distributors with vacume adavnce issues?

I have had is checked for codes more than once... No codes

I have replaced the: Dist. cap, rotor cap, plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, air filter, throttle position sensor, cleaned the EGR (& it wasnt to bad to start with)

I am pulling my hair out here people!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

Also as info.It has 180,000+ miles on her. & It is a little slow to start on cold starts (2-4 sec,)

Please please please... I am at the end of my rope!!

With winter almost here I REALLY would like to get this issue fixed..

timberwolf · November 9th, 2008, 02:53 PM

you have a G.O. truck?

1FUN4RD · November 9th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by timberwolf

you have a G.O. truck?

LOL... Its an old DOT State truck.

04mustang232 · November 9th, 2008, 03:22 PM

holy shit is that bright. that engine compartment is super clean too.

my dad had an late 80s dodge that had a hesitation problem because of an exhaust leak.

1FUN4RD · November 9th, 2008, 04:33 PM

I don't think it is an exaust leak as the exaust is only 3 years old & it runs very quiet. Thanks for the idea though.

Keep the suggestions coming!!

fairlane_68 · November 9th, 2008, 05:32 PM

Damn...I like that color...lol.

dude496 · November 9th, 2008, 07:00 PM

is it burning any oil or coolant? have you done a compression check?

1FUN4RD · November 9th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by dude496

is it burning any oil or coolant? have you done a compression check?

Doesnt burn any oil. Coolant is full & haven't added added any.havent done a compression check haven't seen a reason to. The plugs weren't fowled when I changed them.

1FUN4RD · November 9th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Could this be a distributor issue?
Like worn bearing or worm gear or??

04mustang232 · November 9th, 2008, 07:39 PM

yea, it could be so worn that its not making contact. But i thought you replaced all that?

1FUN4RD · November 9th, 2008, 07:43 PM

I replaced the cap & rotor, not the distributor.

1FUN4RD · November 10th, 2008, 12:23 AM

Anyone?

Got Ford · November 10th, 2008, 12:29 AM

i dont know the problem but i have to ask is that an IDOT (Illinois department of transport) truck?

1FUN4RD · November 10th, 2008, 12:36 AM

Close. Iowa deptatment of transportation truck.
Best 2500.00 I ever spent. I got it at 109,000 miles.
I have put a battery, starter, alternator, tires, shocks, &
The afore mentions items. Used to get 16-18 mpg. Last few
Months it is only getting 12-14 mpg:mad

1FUN4RD · November 10th, 2008, 11:53 AM

Maybe it's fixed??

I replaced a couple old looking vacume lines last night.
It didn't act up coming to work today

Keeping my fingers crossed.

rwboring · November 10th, 2008, 12:45 PM

you seem to be turning down a lot of suggestions without trying anything!!! im gonna throw out the fuel filter to you...you could also put a timing light on it and see if it studders at all... or watch your vacuum... there could be a leak around the intake...

Onemanzu · November 10th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by 1FUN4RD

Maybe it's fixed??

I replaced a couple old looking vacume lines last night.
It didn't act up coming to work today

Keeping my fingers crossed.

beat me to it, i was going to tell you to check your vacuum and make sure everything is tight there. my truck is getting up to yours in age and I'm starting to see signs of old age on some of the vac lines. soo ya.

1FUN4RD · November 10th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by rwboring

you seem to be turning down a lot of suggestions without trying anything!!! im gonna throw out the fuel filter to you...you could also put a timing light on it and see if it studders at all... or watch your vacuum... there could be a leak around the intake...

I am not turning down suggestions.But as stated earlier I have already changed the fuel filter.
Checking arround the intake for a leak sounds like a good idea. I will try that tonight as the problem is still there I found out when I. Drove it to lunch today.

supermachone · November 10th, 2008, 01:44 PM

my mach 1 was doing that, except i had a fuel problem and it would completely die

1FUN4RD · November 10th, 2008, 01:52 PM

I have concidered fuel issue. But it has duel tanks with seperate in tank fuel pumps & it acts the same on either tank. So I am going to pull out the BFH soon.

November 9th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#1
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	Help!!! My Pumpkin Is Driving Me Nutz!!! Ok what I have is a issue that has been F'n with me for a year now I guess the best description of what it is doing it "hesitation" It started off, It would only act up after it was warmed up & at minimal throttle (like when you are trying to maintain your speed on flat ground) or when taking off from a stop with a gentle foot. Then it went to doing it even when it's not warmed up yet. Now it does it anytime but not all the time So like when I ramp on the interstate in the morning (not warmed up yet) If you give it like 1/2 to 3/4 throttle & keeping the foot feet steady it hesitatates then surges. Kind of like the old style distributors with vacume adavnce issues? I have had is checked for codes more than once... No codes I have replaced the: Dist. cap, rotor cap, plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, air filter, throttle position sensor, cleaned the EGR (& it wasnt to bad to start with) I am pulling my hair out here people!!! PLEASE HELP!!! Also as info.It has 180,000+ miles on her. & It is a little slow to start on cold starts (2-4 sec,) Please please please... I am at the end of my rope!! With winter almost here I REALLY would like to get this issue fixed.. __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

November 9th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#2
timberwolf Born to be Wild 2007 Grabber GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 3,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	you have a G.O. truck? __________________ FRPP Stingers, O/R Prochamber, BMR STB, Steeda UDP, JLT, SCT/Brenspeed, 8in shorty

November 9th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#5
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	I don't think it is an exaust leak as the exaust is only 3 years old & it runs very quiet. Thanks for the idea though. Keep the suggestions coming!! __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

November 9th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#9
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	Could this be a distributor issue? Like worn bearing or worm gear or?? __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

November 9th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#11
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	I replaced the cap & rotor, not the distributor. __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

November 9th, 2008, 05:32 PM	#6
fairlane_68 Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 404 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn...I like that color...lol.

November 9th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#7
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	is it burning any oil or coolant? have you done a compression check?

November 10th, 2008, 12:23 AM	#12
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	Anyone? __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

November 10th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#13
Got Ford Regular 2001 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Elburn, Illinois Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont know the problem but i have to ask is that an IDOT (Illinois department of transport) truck? __________________ Silver Vehicle Club Member #2 MM Truck Crew Member #2 MODS LIST: Synthetic blinker fluid, Stg2 muffler bearings(cryo treated), Upgraded bumper bolts, computer reflashIII, 92hp shot of nitrous into the transmission(faster shifting and makes it 24/7 shifting fukkers!), Titanum locking oil drain plug(weight reduction), Spongebob harness(gotta be safe), Oil cooled air intake with a built in turbo simulator blow off valve, and a custom CANOOTER valve!

November 10th, 2008, 12:36 AM	#14
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	Close. Iowa deptatment of transportation truck. Best 2500.00 I ever spent. I got it at 109,000 miles. I have put a battery, starter, alternator, tires, shocks, & The afore mentions items. Used to get 16-18 mpg. Last few Months it is only getting 12-14 mpg:mad __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

November 10th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#15
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	Maybe it's fixed?? I replaced a couple old looking vacume lines last night. It didn't act up coming to work today Keeping my fingers crossed. __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

November 10th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#16
rwboring Banned 2008 GCSRT8, 1965 Coupe; Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 318 iTrader: 0 reviews	you seem to be turning down a lot of suggestions without trying anything!!! im gonna throw out the fuel filter to you...you could also put a timing light on it and see if it studders at all... or watch your vacuum... there could be a leak around the intake...

November 10th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#19
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November 10th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#20
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,367 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have concidered fuel issue. But it has duel tanks with seperate in tank fuel pumps & it acts the same on either tank. So I am going to pull out the BFH soon. __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

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