Gear box problems

Gear box: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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Shifts into all gears won't move in any gear but reverse

2003 Ford F-150 Crew cab 170000 miles
Sons truck. Shifts into each gear however won't move in any gear but reverse. No code lights on.
Crystal Gail from United States 11 years ago  
CR
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poor man from United States 10 years ago
Having same problem i change gear selector on side transmission no good taking pan off today
poor man from United States 10 years ago
My truck stopped instantly backed out drive never moved forward again gave warning of any trouble
Rick from United States 9 years ago
Mine done the same thing try n to figure it out now did u come up with any thing on you’d
Rich317 from United States 6 years ago
Have same problem.2004 F150 Laret.
Rich317 from United States 6 years ago
Did any of you have low or almost no trans oil. I have a rusted out transmission dip stick tube.So can’t put fluid in and it leaks when driving. I am hoping a new tube ,trans filter and trans gasket will do the trick. And of course transmission fluid.
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Safety horn, brake light and shifter not working

2010 Ford F-150 181000 miles
The brake lights don't come on when I push on the brakes, the horn does not work and the shifter does not want to shift from part. Has anyone had this issue before?
Thanks in advance
AJap from United States 4 years ago  
AJ
9 reports 
Solomon from United States 4 years ago
Brake light and shifter for me too!
PEPITO54 from other 2 years ago
Hello I have the same problem, I press the brake pedal the stop lights do not light and impossible to go into drive mode... P-lock, brake sensor at the pedal change and 2 months after that starts again an idea of the problem?
boarddirector from Great Britain 2 years ago
I had the same issue last year with my old baby — at first, I didn’t pay much attention when the horn stopped working, but then on a hot day (+32°C), the gear shifter suddenly got stuck. So please check the brake switch near the pedal first — you can carefully remove it and test it with a multimeter; in my case, it showed no continuity at all. I replaced it myself — the part cost around £22 and took about an hour to fit. The saddest thing was that I was driving to a date with a girl from https://www.tenderbang.com/fuck-tonigh… and needed a car urgently. But it never worked out. The good thing was that I quickly managed to find not only the spare parts, but also the girl.
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Have all gears, just no reverse

2009 Ford F-150 F- 150 150000 miles
Have all gears other than reverse, goes in but nothing happens, worked all day and then just stopped. Showing no codes on the reader
LAREDOXLT from United States 4 years ago  
LA
2 reports 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
The lack of reverse gear in your 2009 Ford F-150 could be caused by a number of things, including a failure in the transmission, the reverse gear itself, or an issue with the clutch or linkage. If you have no codes showing on the reader, it may be a mechanical issue within the transmission or the reverse gear.
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Hard shifting in to gears

1987 Ford F-150 300 6cyl 200000 miles
We put clutch kit in and slave cylinder in and it grinds going into gears but once going down the road it changes smothly its just when its stopped when we have problems.
Bill from United States 11 years ago  
BI
1 report 
Forrest from United States 2 years ago
It's been a long time since you posted, but have you checked your firewall for flex or cracks? If not that, then maybe the aluminum-ish clutch/brake pedal bracket is starting to fatigue.
Both of these issues on mine caused grinding when moving from a dead stop, and the tranny didn't want to let go of gears, especially first gear, but only with the clutch disengaged(peddle pressed down). Floating gears as best I can seemed to get past the grinding issues. So too does a firewall reinforcement plate(some fabrication is likely required) from Bronco Graveyard, and a new-used clutch/pedal bracket
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Shifts all gears an moves. But no reverse!

2010 Ford F-150 160000 miles
Shifts all gears an moves. But no reverse!. Shifts fine but when in reverse an gas it. Revs but doesnt move. But on hill rolls back...
kloe from United States 6 years ago  
KL
17 reports 
Gergs from Great Britain 2 years ago
Yo man its been 4 years did u get it fixed?
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Speed sensor location in gearbox

2004 Ford F-150 3000 miles
Where does speed sensor in gearbox located in Ranch truck
Stanley from Nigeria 8 months ago  
ST
1 report 

Cannot move gears stuck

2002 Ford F-150 The gears do not move 21122888 miles
Having problems changing gears when I start it was not doing that
Rafael Huerta from United States a year ago  
RA

Transmission. Or shifting into gears

2016 Ford F-150 5.0 150000 miles
Replaced rear main seal oil pan gasket had to pull transmission to do so after getting all back together truck starts up and runs fine when shifting in reverse drive manual mode it just acts like it’s on neutral
Shader114 from United States 2 years ago  
SH

Gear shifter cable

2001 Ford F-150 Manuel transmission 286000 miles
The shifter went limp but before was idling rough and 1st & 2nd gear would be hard to shift into
F150 from United States 6 years ago  
F1

My gear shifter light is out

2005 Ford F-150 136000 miles
I replaced My light in my gear shifter but the light still won’t come on
Zain from United States 7 years ago  
ZA

Battery drain SolvedSolved

2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew/5.0L Flex V8 191720 miles
Battery drain, I can put in a new fully charged battery in use the truck for a couple of days as normal. Normal driving distance is less than 60 miles to and from my work site and to a few other places through out the day. By 3rd morning I have to use a jump starter to start the truck. The truck starts fine through out the day. The next morning I have to use jump starter again. I've checked relays, replaced some old cracked fuses in the engine fuse box, disconnected a reese tow unit that I don't use anyways. Found a faulty wiring harness in the left rear driver door, replaced that also. I've not had time with work, and the horrible weather to do much on checking all of the fuses.
Henry from United States 2 years ago  
HE
2 reports 
Henry from United States 2 years ago
Update, worked on blower speed problem. Pulled and tested blower motor and speed selector resistor controller. Controller is defective. Been testing all afternoon, the truck starts, on a very weak battery, sometimes it takes a few tries and a couple minutes of waiting and it starts.
Henry from United States 2 years ago
Put a new controller on, however, it was not new. Got some bad controller that someone returned as good. The store clerks didn't check the return. However, they did swap with me. Got a good controller but have a truck that doesn't start. Waiting for warm days. The drain isn't my blower or temp controller. I think it is the starter or starter ground.
Johnnybjohnny from United States 2 years ago
Similar problem. Everything off yet the blower motor still works without keys and dash gauges move up and down as well as the odometer comes on and off. It like there are current spikes happening. Drains battery within about 3 hours have to jump start it.
Henry from United States 2 years ago
That sounds like a relay locked on for the blower. The rest sounds like loose or bad grounds. Check all ground points you can see, and rust, or corrosion wires clean off. With these new trucks could be anything. I saw one ford with a drain that was bad. The exterior lights, and headlights would come on by themselves intermittently and it was corrosion on two pins in a wire harness not being used inside the dash.
Johnnybjohnny from United States 2 years ago
@HenryThank you for the reply. I’ll see what I can do.
Henry from United States 2 years ago
@JohnnybjohnnyIf you haven't done so, you can check on this site for diagrams of fuse and relay boxes for your ford. Best of luck on fixing your problem.
Henry from United States 2 years ago
New Problem - no start, battery good. Truck will start if leave key in ignition for a minute or two and then it cranks. Replaced starter, original starter, badly rusted. Starter had 192K on it. This has the no start issue. Going to swap around relays for starter, and planning on replacing FPDM in rear. Starter was not easy to replace.
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Henry from United States a year ago
Issue with Battery Drain, and fail to crank until after a few minutes with key in ignition. Battery Drain was two items - Rusted Starter - Replaced.
Fail to Crank - was Transmissions Shifter Position Sensor. The shifter sensor on the 5.0 V8 Flex is in the transmission. The sensor was failing, and telling the computer that the truck was already in gear. Cars in gear will not start. Cars in Park or Neutral will start. I was told there was something known about this in Ford Tech bulletin or service manual. It would be simple for them to print it in the owners manual.
Steel from United States a year ago
Same issue, but I dont get three days, usually overnight. I did notice that when in Park the P is not orange like all other gears. I was told PCM board, faulty transmission cable either at the top of transmission or in the steering column.
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Wont shift out of first gear SolvedSolved

1994 Ford F-150 302 5.0 133000 miles
Truck shifted fine, had to put a new Harmonic balancer and timing cover seal, all went smoothly, but now truck wont shift, makes no sense, tranny was rebuilt last spring, has less than 10k on it, any ideas??
Spow from United States 11 years ago  
SP
5 reports 
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Spow from United States 11 years ago
Have re-set timing, seems to be doing a lot better
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Automatic transmission w/overdrive problems

1995 Ford F-150 220000 miles
Occasionally slips out of overdrive causing tach to read several hundred rpms higher and “off” light on end of shifter blinks.
Dale from United States 7 years ago  
DA
5 reports 
Robert from United States 7 years ago
What would be the best way of addressing this problem perhaps getting it fixed
Dale from United States 7 years ago
That is no DIY advise
Dale from United States 7 years ago
I got one reply from submitting my problem to start my car which was no help whatsoever.
Stick’em steve from United States 7 years ago
Same thing happened to me I replaced the fuse for the automatic transmission. I believe it was a 15amp fuse and it’s located in the fuse box that’s under the hood in the engine compartment
Babys bunns from United States 2 years ago
Ok im gonna sound like a girl right now but i have a question. I just noticed i had ovrdrive
(yes im blonde) at any rate i wanted to know when you should use your overdrive? is it good to leave on all the time ? i live where there are soe steep hills i need to go thruogh just to get to town and its causing me to use my breaks too much, i did nothice today when i took the over drive off idint zip down the lill as fast as usual . so should i just use it on flat lands or what ? thnks for listening
Tiger from United States 2 years ago
I leave my on all the time. You can turn it off when pulling a heavy load.
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I replace old fuel pump with a new one but truck won't start I check t

2001 Ford F-150 F150 5.4 L super duty cab 4x4 24396 miles
Truck won't start fuel pump relay and fuses are ok and also checked for fuel pressure didn't have any pressure out of shrader valve and i also checked to hear if the pump was turning on at the fiiller but I didn't hear it come on also have the theft like blinking could there be short in the wiring to cause the pump not to turn on or is the theft light causing these problems need some advice or answers.
Bossman from United States 9 years ago  
BO
7 reports 
Hoss from Canada 9 years ago
Check your fuel pump driver module...usually located on the frame above the spare tire. Aluminum bolted to steal and we'll the rest is self explanatory. That's what mine looked like when I pulled it off my 2008 f150 XLT 5.4L. Replaced it and I'm back in business...Good luck
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Bubba123re from Canada 6 years ago
Possable no ground to pump maybe youjust got crap pump. Try puting 12 v direct to pump
Terry C. from United States 5 years ago
Mine looked even worse than yours. The whole back crumbled when I took it off the frame. Good old Minnesota winter with plenty of salt on the roads.
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Problems with the automatic transmission

2007 Ford F-150 111600 miles
When the truck warms up and stops, when you try to start it again it takes like 10 seconds before engaging in drive, and in high revolutions there is a thumping between gears. It started happening right after cleaning the radiator.
sheridan from United States 11 years ago  
SH
2 reports 
Win from United States 11 years ago
Mine does the same, do you have any solution?
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Truck failure

2008 Ford F-150 128 miles
It was working fine and the next day I used it I felt the truck heavy, it didn't have the normal acceleration, and then I realized it didn't have the power to go uphill, it went sluggishly and when the revolutions go up it started shuddering. With the scanner it showed errors P0755, P1747 and P0743, I was told it might be the gas pump, but the failure continues. It's a 2008 mexican Ford truck, 8 cilinders and 4.6L engine with automatic transmission.
pokey from United States 11 years ago  
PO
1 report 
Lissia from United States 11 years ago
The error code P1747 ir related to the transmission: pressure in the control solenoid, and most likely the other error codes are related. Check the solenoids.
Dougie from United States 11 years ago
How many miles since last transmission fluid exchange? Shuttering sound like torque converter shutter. Try BG Products transmission conditioner, it will neutralize the fluid. If the shutter goes away then exchange the fluid and use another BG conditioner again.
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No crank no start

2013 Ford F-150 XL 160000 miles
I go to turn onthe truck. The dash comes on everything works. I go to crank the truck it doesnt crank starter works fine had it tested battery is fine I even hooked another vehicle up to it to try and jump it same thing just doesn’t crank. I can hear a click in the kick planel each time I turn the key fully and when I when I turn the key back. I checked the fuses and connections in the kick panel Which are good. The truck says starting system fault and sends no codes it’s so annoying. This is the second time this has happened, the first time all I did was change the battery around in a donor t… Read complete
Dylan davis from United States 4 years ago  
DY
8 reports 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
There could be a number of reasons why this is occurring, and it will be necessary to diagnose the problem to determine the cause.
One potential cause could be a problem with the starter motor. If the starter motor is not functioning properly, it could cause the engine to not crank when the key is turned.
Another potential cause could be a problem with the starter relay. The starter relay is responsible for supplying power to the starter motor, and if it is not functioning properly, it could cause the starter motor to not engage when the key is turned.
It is also possible that there could be a problem with the ignition switch or the wiring for the starter system. If the ignition switch is not functioning properly, or if the wiring for the starter system is damaged or corroded, it could cause the engine to not crank when the key is turned.
I recommend having a mechanic diagnose the issue to determine the cause and recommend the appropriate repairs. They will be able to test the starter motor, starter relay, ignition switch, and the wiring for the starter system to identify any problems and make the necessary repairs.
TylerLee from United States 2 years ago
Same exact to the letter problem. Same vehicle as well 190000
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Starting system fault no start

2011 Ford F-150 3.5L ecoboost 120000 miles
Put key in ignition and have power for dash etc but when try to start nothing happens.No crank at all. Starting system fault shows up,as well as advanced trac, brake system and oil change warning. The latter codes randomly showed up one day when driving. The starting system fault appeared when just sitting , not running, while trying to charge old battery. The battery said full and I tried starting it and fault appeared. Both factory keys/ fob do the same. I have a new battery ( did it on old battery too) I have tried disconnecting/ reconnecting battery. Have checked the fuses interior and in power distribution box as well as the ignition relay. Have made sure the connection in the inside fuse box is good. I have run out of things to check. Could it be pcm relay?
Craig61 from Canada 4 years ago  
CR
27 reports 
Bretan from United States 4 years ago
Also on my dashboard it says remove objects from passenger seat what is that all about
Daniel from United States a year ago
Have you fixed this issue? I have exactly same issue.
Eddie from United States 10 months ago
Intermittent no crank no start. 2011 f250 4x4. Changed starter, positive battery/starter cable, ignition switch, battery. Seems like when I disconnect starter cables and hook em back up is when it starts.
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Transmission

2005 Ford F-150 5.4 super crew 200000 miles
I washed the under side if the truck now I get a transmission malfunction alert on the dash display,transmission is not shifting properly
Mr.Big from Canada 11 years ago  
MR
4 reports 
toejam from Canada 11 years ago
I washed the underside of my truck after driving it for awhile l heard a noise and a couple days later on the warning lights came on and now it overheats
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Parking lights won't turn off and drains battery

2004 Ford F-150 F150 4X4 supercrew 106000 miles
Parking lights and license plate light won't turn off and drains battery checked everything we could but no luck. Ford dealership told me tuff shit we don't work on old trucks with electric problems
George from United States 8 months ago  
GE
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ZanderZone from United States 8 months ago
Did you check the headlight switch? A friend had this problem on his 04 and we replaced that and it took care of the problem.
George from United States 8 months ago
First thing I checked.
George from United States 8 months ago
I have checked all the simple things and they stay on so it looks to be a major issue which I am still looking for.
Nate D from United States 8 months ago
My 2012 FX4 is doing the same thing now My tail lights won't work either have to pull the fuse to get the parking lights to go off seems like the tail lights and parking lights are tied in together somehow any suggestions
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Battery and Radio issues...

2012 Ford F-150 F150 XLT 6.2L V8 178549 miles
1st my radio just quit one day few months back. Fuses are fine, according to repair shop radio is perfect, wiring perfect. They don't know what happened and I wasn't replacing my radio because I want music for over 900$. Then today(June 2022) my battery indicator light popped on, then five minutes later it popped off. Alternator fine, battery only a year old and reads fine, checked cables connecting battery and all are tight and where they are supposed to be. I cannot figure out why my battery light is popping on. And as far as I can tell while driving I am not losing power. 2012 f150 xlt with almost 200k miles and now everything wants to start going wrong. Any suggestions on what else I should check for battery issues and radio issues since everything seems to be checking out perfect?
Keyley from United States 4 years ago  
KE
14 reports 
Randy from United States 4 years ago
I have a 2015 Ford F150 XL my radio screen is blank but the radio works fine I tried holding the buttons down like it told me to reset the screen but it is not working what can I do
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Hung in gear

2003 Ford F-150 Supercrew 5.4tritin 100300 miles
I just had to swap trans it drove fine than it like got hung in between gears even in park. It had Ben totteleda few months before in the front end and I never fixed the airbaggs the light flashes on dash. Is there a chance that it has to do with that because the transmission I just took out just lost reverse but everything else was fine but new tran now won't go into reverse and is hung in forward gear even when in park
Russ from United States 11 years ago  
RU
6 reports 
Skinhead jeff from United States 11 years ago
Mine dloes the same thing
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2009 Ford F-150 won't start.

2009 Ford F-150 250000 miles
I turn the ignition switch and everything on the dash, door chime, lights, radio comes on but it just won't Even try to start. Machine says it's not communicating with truck. A big car with a huge lock keeps blinking on the dash. Usually it's a small lock blinks to show the alarm is on but this one is very different. Someone plz help. Last thing that was replaced was the transmission bulk head connector and transmission oil pan gasket where replaced. Tried turning on the truck and wouldn't start anyone. Like I said I really need help.
Cly. from United States 2 years ago  
CL
2 reports 
Cly. from United States 2 years ago
I realized the truck had a blown fuse.
Doza from United States 2 years ago
Which one was blown? I'm having a rough time when mine ATM. Won't start neither
Cly. from United States 2 years ago
@DozaHonestly I don't know which one exactly I just got a fuse tester and checked all the little fuses under the hood. I believe it was a yellow #20. Hopefully that helps. Let me know.
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Gearbox failure

1997 Ford F-150 246000 miles
It makes the switch from first to second gear at very high revolutions or only when I take the foot off the pedal, and it doesn't downshift or it does it very harshly, sometimes going over 6000rpm. I've been told it's the "gearbox governor", does anybody know where it is or how to fix it?
jinie from United States 11 years ago  
JI
3 reports 
ORLANDO from United States 11 years ago
The governor is outside the gearbox, where the shaft is connected, in a little black box
Dany from United States 11 years ago
My 1986 ford f 150 will not go any more cluch goes right to th floor
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Wont move forward

2006 Ford F-150 5.4 159166 miles
I have a 06 ford f150 5.4 it will go in reverse but it wont go in forward gears unless its held to the floor sometimes it changes it will go forward but not reverse why am i having this problem
Stewart38 from United States 7 years ago  
ST
11 reports 
Casper12 from United States 3 years ago
06. Ford f150 is doing the same thing , replaced all sensors, solenoids ,changed filter and fluid and still not moving unless it's to the floor and it acts like the emergency brake is on.
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I have a transmission failure

2005 Ford F-150 200000 miles
The fuse number 33 gets blown. I already checked coils and oxygen sensors, everything looks normal. There are no cables making a short circuit, and I also checked the gearbox harness. Scanning it gives codes for shift solenoid a and b, but the gearbox seems to work fine. What could it be?
clement from United States 11 years ago  
CL
2 reports 
earnest from United States 11 years ago
I had the same problem with my 2006 model: I was driving on the highway and it shut off. It was the fuse 33, and now it blows it all the time. Let me know if you figure it out
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Gear readings

2014 Ford F-150 105540 miles
When you drive there is a list of gears on the dashboard and you can tell if you are running in 1-6. I don't see mine. How can I reset it?
Will from Canada 10 years ago  
WI
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Will from Canada 10 years ago
I. Found out that there is a plus sign on the gear shift level which you press to activate the. Reading.
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Crank but no start. No spark to any coils

2007 Ford F-150 5.4 triton 3 valve 168000 miles
Hello I have a 07 f150 that died out at the light and would not restart. Replaced battery which was 9 years old and done for. I have checked fuel which I’m getting it is reading at range on scanner. Crankshaft, cam sensors are good. Ignition module is good, I checked fuses believe all the ones I needed. Swapped pcm fuse with another. I I have no spark to any cylinder. Starting fluid did nothing as well. Will crank but not start.
Cody from United States 3 years ago  
CO
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Johnnybjohnny from United States 2 years ago
Sounds like maybe the chip in your key died or needs reprogramed. I know they are spendy keys būt you May want to try a different key
Deon from United States 2 years ago
How do you know if the chip is bad in the key or it needs to be reprogrammed.
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Won't turn over not getting fuel

2012 Ford F-150 F-150/3.7/v6 167000 miles
Replaced fuel pump but still get signs. It's a fuel pump. Think it's fuses. Loses power, Dogg's out, acts like transmission out, I have to manually change gears for it to try and go, backfires under hood also during all this. Then after a spell it runs fine. Unless gas is gone. Then it's hard to start have to add are lease half tank bang on it and constantly spray starting fluid with pedale to medal then after three cans starts. Does this Only when a quarter to none of gas in the tank left though. They say catalyst converter are clogged up is why ts doing that.
Ambik883 from United States 4 years ago  
AM
2 reports 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
It sounds like there may be multiple issues with your Ford F-150. Here are a few possibilities:

Fuel pump: If the fuel pump was recently replaced but you're still experiencing problems with your vehicle starting, it's possible that the new fuel pump wasn't installed correctly, or that there's a problem with the wiring or fuel lines that is affecting its performance.
Fuel system: If you're experiencing problems with the fuel system, such as the engine losing power or the vehicle stalling, there could be an issue with the fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, or injectors.
Catalytic converter: If the catalytic converter is clogged, this can cause issues with the engine's performance, including reduced power and backfires.
Electrical: If you're experiencing problems with the electrical system, such as the starter or fuel pump not engaging, there could be a problem with the fuses, battery, alternator, or wiring.
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Multiple random misfire code 0300

2013 Ford F-150 75600 miles
While driving the engine just lost power. When you depress the acclerator it was as you are not getting any fuel. I had it towed to a shop, the shop said they diagnosed the problem and it was the fuel pump, it was not getting the right amout of pressure. They replaced the fuel pump. When I picked up the truck it had a little rattle when changing gears, the mechanic said that the computer may needed to be reset! Drove the vehicle for a day and it shut down again with the same problems. Had to have it towed back to the shop.
Really Disgusted from United States 5 years ago  
RE
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Jimchez from United States 2 years ago
I have the same problem. It happens randomly, a lot of times after rain or sitting for days without starting. When it happens, the check engine light comes on and the truck has no acceleration. I turn off the truck and wait a few minutes, then it runs fine. The check engine light disappears after a while most times. It's a very confusing situation. I've changed the coil packs, the plugs and wires. It still does it periodically.
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