Hesitation
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02-21-2000 | 09:07 PM
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From: Millville, NJ, USA
Hesitation
95 F-150 6 cyl.
Has real smooth idle, nice acceleration.
Problem: When I first step on the gas, the engine seems to want to die (like it's starving), then quickly pops back to life at the selected throttle setting. If I press on the gas at idle to say 1500 rpm, then step on it again to increase the rpm, she does the same thing, like starving for a second or stumbling, then recovers immediately.
What gives?
Has real smooth idle, nice acceleration.
Problem: When I first step on the gas, the engine seems to want to die (like it's starving), then quickly pops back to life at the selected throttle setting. If I press on the gas at idle to say 1500 rpm, then step on it again to increase the rpm, she does the same thing, like starving for a second or stumbling, then recovers immediately.
What gives?
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02-21-2000 | 10:14 PM
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Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Manhattan KS
Hi Matt...Welcome to F150online.com
First off, you have the 300 engine, which is probably Ford's best engine. you didn't state how many miles you have on your truck. The reason this is important is because, with age, especially our era of trucks, the fuel injectors clog up, and need to be cleaned. Your best bet is to have them cleaned at a mechanic shop. They pressure clean them, it makes your truck run like new again.
Another thing you can do yourself is, remove the hoses from the Throttlebody, and clean the bores, and valves with a brush and throttle/carb cleaner. Also, remove the air bypass valve. I am not certain about the 300, but on my 302, it has 2-bolts holding it onto the trottle. I did not tear the gasket, when I cleaned it. It makes a major difference.
good luck!
First off, you have the 300 engine, which is probably Ford's best engine. you didn't state how many miles you have on your truck. The reason this is important is because, with age, especially our era of trucks, the fuel injectors clog up, and need to be cleaned. Your best bet is to have them cleaned at a mechanic shop. They pressure clean them, it makes your truck run like new again.
Another thing you can do yourself is, remove the hoses from the Throttlebody, and clean the bores, and valves with a brush and throttle/carb cleaner. Also, remove the air bypass valve. I am not certain about the 300, but on my 302, it has 2-bolts holding it onto the trottle. I did not tear the gasket, when I cleaned it. It makes a major difference.
good luck!