Ford F-150 5.0 - Rough Running / Slams Into Gear

[@blockbertus]

The paint job on that thing looks awesome. The owner really loves this truck.

[@JohnMaxGriffin]

I love this truck with him. Makes me happy to see that he's keeping it going.

[@lexustech48]

I think its factory. The Flare Side F-150s has some... pizzaz if you will

[@eizzle78]

lexustech48 the grill paint isn’t factory, I think it’s probably repainted, I don’t recall ever seeing one in that color, and it doesn’t look like a factory paint job under the hood.

[@Robsvo]

@@lexustech48 You can see a visible paint overspray line near the top of the firewall....definitely a repaint.

[@suchfunstuff]

I don't think any intake (upper) plenums were factory painted on the trucks. They were always the natural color from casting.

[@robbyjones7631]

My check engine light came on. I opened the hood and Sure Enough, the engine was still there! Problem solved!

[@dmorley100]

Robby Jones 😂😂😂

[@xtreemtrunks2113]

Ur a genius

[@jamesshaw4954]

@@johnogara3029 he's just a dumbass who knows nothing about cars

[@wyattfollestad8872]

@@jamesshaw4954 no he's a smart ass with sense of humour

[@crisprtalk6963]

you got lucky!

[@richardcrouse9074]

This guy is extremely patient and eager to complete a repair. He gets a thrill from it. I wish I had his confidence. I get too aggravated at these electronic controlled vehicles.

[@ianconley6673]

The electronics just moniter the systems. So the mechanical is most important but the electronics play a part. 😂

[@williegillie5712]

Helps to know how a sensor should act and what it’s normal parameters are. You’ve been around it a lot Eric. That’s what makes you that guy. Nice work

[@rc51trash]

Wanted to thank you guys since my mechanic spent a couple hours labor on my 92 with no results. $20.00 part just installed myself in under 3 minutes. Didn't bother un bolting old one just zip tied to it! Runs way way better. Starts without using gas pedal anymore. So grateful

[@XqeDiosxqe]

Zip tie is the way to go...makes it easier to replace in the future.

[@kennacraftjr.6513]

Thanks for this video. I went to my friend's house and told him. 2hrs later he was driving his truck again with a big smile.

[@dukeman7595]

May be a old Ford truck , however, it's still on the road compared to many of the 5 year old junks they make today.

[@WCGwkf]

I have a 97 f150, would it be a terrible idea to buy a 2014ish model? I'm more of a toyota person so a tundra would be the smarter choice, I just love ford trucks for some reason.

[@blmdh20s]

I traded in my 95 F150 that had a straight 6 300 when it had 383,000 miles on it for my 03 F150 off the show room floor. The 03 currently has over 295,000 miles on it.

[@civiccruiser7025]

@@blmdh20s damn. You put them through the ringer for sure. I am on my second f150, a 93 xl 4x4. My brother has a 98 4x4 and we shared a 01 xl work truck and they all have been great. I'd still have the 01 if the trans didn't die on top of having 300,000 miles and was beat tf up

[@MrBuddysAdventures]

You nailed it just based on the symptoms. Amazing how clean that old truck was even on the inside compared to the some of the newere vehicles you worked on that weren't worth the cost of repair. Then again, I'm a sucker for old cars and motorcycles, if they could talk I bet they'd have some stories to tell.

[@MrErikw26]

Best body style they ever discontinued

[@eizzle78]

Would have been a great truck if they hadn’t had to choke them out with all the emissions crap

[@phatkatracing]

@@eizzle78 Blah Blah Blah. It was a necessary evil. We've got 400hp 4 cylinder engines now. 800hp 8 cylinders. Yeah, the malaise era was rough, but don't be so myopic. We came out very much better for it.

[@quonsetthehutt3105]

Always wanted one of these. My parents neighbor has the extended cab long bed 7.3. It’s been stolen and recovered and he still has it today.

[@socksonfeet8125]

@@eizzle78 you can remove all that junk, I did on mine

[@eizzle78]

SocksOnFeet I got rid of that truck years ago, it was apparently built on a Friday during a training session 🤣

[@rogerstrand4903]

Your local competition shops need to start watching your channel

[@johnfountain8143]

!! Or Not ...!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lol I hope not, they keep me in business!

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Just remember Denny's rule Eric. If another shop has worked on it the hourly rate doubles.

[@TheWittyGeek]

There aren't many shops that find truly being a mechanic worthwhile anymore. If the car doesn't scream exactly what it is, they'd rather send it elsewhere and get on with their oil changes than take the time to truly diagnose it.

[@stephenbartram7377]

@@TheWittyGeek yeah and not too many want to do head gasket jobs either

[@mattbundy4900]

Love your videos. I am a mechanic in buffalo new York, working on floor machines street sweepers, zambonies ect on the road mechanic. I must say you're a master in the industry and you've helped me learn more as well.

[@LA_Commander]

Love these Ford trucks from the late 80s and early 90s. Those 302 and 351 motors were strong as hell and almost impossible to blow up. Easy to work on, rarely had problems. Sure, you might have to replace the TFI module or a MAP sensor once in a while, but compared to today's cars I would much rather have one of these older "square body" trucks

[@garybrady8411]

Great information for a lot of Ford owners. Eric is a very talented mechanic. Thanks for these highly educational videos. I have never met a mechanic in our area with his skill level. Even going to the dealership here usually requires at least three trips to get a repair completed.

[@chriscooper2454]

My 92 4.9L 5spd takes several attempts to get started. I'm playing with the gas pedal the entire time to keep it running!

[@ethelryan257]

Seriously good work. I worked on too many FORD quirks with my dad as a kid to feel the same love for them that some here do. There is simply no justification for placing a water sensitive component where they put it without any protection.

[@mr.nobody9630]

I have a co-worker having similar issues with his truck. I am sharing this Monday morning to help out. Thanks for another A + SMA production.

[@feeneysmechanical6215]

Mr. Nobody Also a bad map sensor will cause a no start as well.

[@jacquesdaoud4263]

tell your co-worker i'll fix't for you and be like a hiro

[@mr.nobody9630]

Greg Feeney - his truck has poor idle and harsh shifting it turns over fine but runs like crap.

[@mr.nobody9630]

You and I are on the same page

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yes sir Mr.No, it is time for you to shine, go grab your meter and be a hero :D

[@billcovert3473]

I am a 51 year in the trade truck mechanic almost a klutz with gasoline. I got a 1992 Ford 150 couple of years ago it has a 173 map fault code and a 162 02 fault I been messing with on and off for some time. I used this video for map , good data. Asked a Ford guy, said probably a vacuum issue. Had checked vacuum several times. Let things peculate in brain, problem worse first few miles, so I asked what would cause a intermittent vacuum issue. Answer was PCV valve, which was a Bingo. Thanks for the lesson.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Absolutely amazing quick and to the point video! I love doing drivability work like this and because this truck is before my time I learned something new! Keep up the good work there Dr. O.

[@jimzivny1554]

FordTechMakuloco Too bad you never had the opportunity to work with an SBDS diagnostic machine, it was a great tool once you got used to it and very advanced for its time. It was capable of a lot of in depth testing and scope work, the guys who understood electrical could work magic with it, although honestly most guys wouldn't take the time.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Wait a minute... before your time!? Dude I am not that old and I remember working on these old square body's. You certainly must have worked on these at some point. Some of the best Ford's on ever built IMO and I am not a Ford guy :)

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

I don't consider being older just more experienced on older vehicles. 30-60's were before my time but I can work on them all...more experienced than the younger whipper snappers :D

[@FordTechMakuloco]

James Zivny We still had one at he dealer I worked at but it was buried in the back of the tool shed so I never got around to pulling it out. I did look it over and it was an amazing piece of equipment that's for sure. Of course our was like new.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

South Main Auto Repair Well I started at the Ford Dealer in 2005 so these weren't an everyday occurrence. We did see more of them than you would think at a dealer though. I've have had my fair share of experience on these but nowhere near the amount of OBD II drivability I have done.

[@ravenfeather7087]

Nice job. Here's another water issue you may have run into. Bought a 92 F150 for hauling firewood. And after a while became aware of a potential electrical issue when I noticed that when the headlights were on cruise would not work. Became more greatly aware of a probable issue when I turned the left turn signal on and started a left turn but the vehicle behind me proceeded to pass on that side. WTH? Checked the rear turn signals and when the headlights were off the rear turn signals worked fine but when the headlights were on they did not at all. Front worked fine either way. My immediate response was to install an independent rear turn signal system complete with separate lights. And to check good old KZbin for insight. Turns out that when there is a water leak in the windshield on these vehicles the water drains under the dash and ends of up in an electrical junction box of some kind. Tested and discovered, yes indeed, the windshield was leaking. Fixed that with silicone and no problems afterward. Fords.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice diagnosis and solid fix. That hood seal is bent so if he changes it problem solve but you took care of the water intrusion...SORTED. Trucks in great shape.

[@thebandmcomputer]

No substitute for experience, and YOU have that!!! No better way to start a Sunday morning than with a SMA video!! Thanks for the hours of learning while being entertained.

[@scottjoslin1842]

I found your videos when I was looking for help with my 91 f 150 4.9 liter.great videos. Totally addictive.

[@niceguyDoug9000]

An instructor told me "If you understand the 'Theory of Operation' of the system you're working on, the solution will present itself easily." Not sure if he ever worked on a '92 Ford, but you proved him right. Again. Thanks for the video, Mr. O. And bring back Mrs. O! ;)

[@vipervette03]

thank you for silicone the part. I was yelling to do it from Texas. Take care Eric.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I heard ya

[@stoneblue1795]

Odd that Ford oriented the seam straight up on that little box. Needs a little tin or plastic deflector to serve as a rain gutter.

[@johnjones4825]

No, I think that was me you heard way over in South Africa.... Exactly the thing I would have done. (Part of repairing is to do your best to prevent a recurrence of the same fault...)

[@notajp]

Silicon-carne saves the day. “The bigger the gob, the better the job!”

[@tjoelfoster]

Wonder if the Motorcraft version had the same seam. Sometimes aftermarket is a little different, and Mr. O did say it was identical to what he got.

[@kstinson]

I know this is probably not covered in automotive manuals but the signal was at a constant "high." The signal is what is called modified from pulse. So a multi-meter will show it at the maximum voltage regardless of the frequency whether it is having problems or not. A scope will show no pulse width modulation though. This video is very informative.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Guess it's time for me to upgrade my trusty 18 year old Blue Point multimeter I got from my MMI days in Phoenix. Need that Hz function!! About 7 years ago, I wasn't really sure what the MAP sensor even did on my '86 Grand Marquis (same location as this one, except it's mounted flat against the firewall). Well, I gave myself a good lesson in that when I broke the plastic nipple off the bottom of the sensor while trying to remove the hose, lol. Car ran PIG RICH at idle - burning eyes, black smoke rich! What a mess. That was an AHA moment for me. This vid here was another AHA moment - frequency is very important! Thanks for the lesson!

[@heathgarton3291]

Always trust your gut. I do the same thing working in ems. If you have seen the exact same symptoms 1000 times before and your gut says this is what it is then there you go. Great job Eric.

[@lukethetruckguy3521]

I love this kind of truck!! My dad has a 1995 Ford f-150 XL 5 speed manual and 4.9 straight line in6 and still running now!!

[@dosman01302]

man another one of those good old f150's!

[@Paul1958R]

The EEC-IV was a pretty good and advanced system in its day. I applaud the fact that you went out of your way to seal the new MAP sensor for your customer however I was 'yelling at the screen' for you to install and test the sensor 'as is' first to be certain it worked prior to sealing it as once you modded it you would not be able to return it if it lived up to its name and was NG. Perhaps you did this off camera. God bless Paul

[@WCGwkf]

Great example of why you're paid for you experience. A shop was dumbfounded on an old truck and without even looking at it you had the answer, and this extremely valuable info is now free to the public

[@klwthe3rd]

it never seems to amaze me how many vehicles come into Eric O.'s shop from OTHER facilities that cant even diagnosis an OBD I truck? I own alot of pre 1996 cars because they are so much easier to work on with much fewer sensors. Less to break and easier to fix.

[@sydsyd]

I've changed hundreds of these at the Ford Dealer when these trucks were plentiful. Great Video as usual!

[@ianconley6673]

This guy is a thorough mechanic for sure. Always appreciate his diagnostic skill set 👌

[@DanielSanchez-yn4lp]

I wish I saw this video 2 years ago! My 1993 f150 4.9L has been sitting for about that long due to ALL the symptoms you metioned in this video. Mainly the transmission hard shifting, late shifing and early shifting. I have changed the transmission 2 times, checked all the wires for continuity, changed speed sensor, tps AND an ECU , even a solenoid in the dash panel! I have just purchased the MAP sensor this evening and I'll change it out in the morning and give you an update.🤞😬

[@begin2advance_painting]

@@DanielSanchez-yn4lp so what is the update? Did it work out?

[@DanielSanchez-yn4lp]

@@begin2advance_painting no luck.🙄I'm still in the same situation.

[@andrewk778]

Another interesting video. You made it look easy, while another shop couldn't figure it out. Thanks for sharing.

[@bradnimbus4836]

Ah man, my first vehicle was a 1996 F-250 with a 351w and 4.10 in the rear. It was OBD 1 (yes, argued with every mechanic ever, it was OBD1!) with an E4OD. It was a fun and fast truck but would shift into gear brutally hard and only if you lifted the throttle a lil. The only code I could ever pull was a "Thermactor" code that was most likely due to the smog pump being disabled. I never did figure it out but it sure was fun racing guys in their newer trucks and beating all the way to 120kph (lol) before I run out of gear! Thanks for the memories Eric! Great job on the fix and thanks for the upload

[@jeffbrown3963]

Come on Eric, put a little realness in it - drop one of the screws and spend an hour looking for it! Lol

[@aaronbaker4191]

I've lost and found a few 10mil wrenches and sockets like that, lol

[@danlearned6199]

Speaking of lost tools, parts... Years ago ohauling the carb on an early Audi, lost one of the fuel check valve balls. Found it hours later...rolled down the driveway into the front yard grass!! Not long ago ohauling Mikuni motorycycle carb, the float bowl spring fell out, bounced off my right shoe. Spent hours scouring the floor, never found it, ordered one online. Two years later I found it. It bounced off of my shoe UP and INTO one of the locking dog holes in my big wood working bench!!!

[@andrewinbody4301]

Thank you for this. I am not a mechanic but I like fixing my own problems. The symptoms you described were exactly what I was experiencing. One 7mm wrench and a new part ($50) made my truck run better than before.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Eric, that was a fantastic demo of when a regular voltmeter just doesn't cut it...the average voltage never changes!

[@jay7264]

Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics hey aren't you charging money for videos. wahhh I'm so offended by this that I'm gonna go and hide in my mamas basement. just kidding I love your videos Ivan Eric is good to

[@E150GT]

a voltmeter would cut it there as long as it has frequency measurements and you have a mityvac. Thats what i used on my '95

[@SouthMainAuto]

Don't worry Jay, I paid him twice his going rate just to comment..$1.98... Haha thanks Ivan and yes I thought that this was the best part of the video. I actually have another demonstration of this coming up in an other video. Some time the average voltage reading don't mean squat!

[@jay7264]

side note I think this is what's going on with my ford 460. its a 94 e250 van

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done Eric. Can't say I see too many 92 F150 around any more. Cheers

[@TRREDMN]

Thanks for sharing.. Was ready to pull the fuel pumps.. The 20 dollar instead of the 2000 dollar problem. Water in my map as well...

[@jaytee5693]

You nailed it. The hood seal is allowing water to drip on it. I silicone mine as well. I have learned the the oem part from ford works much better than what parts stores carry. Well done

[@doctoramp5180]

Great video. Shows the need for knowledge of what tool to use and how to use it. There is no substitute for experience.

[@andykidwell6187]

Antique Sunday with Eric O! There have been a few classics featured recently. It's always great to jump back in the time machine.

[@paulcarroll750]

It was a high performance water cooled map sensor....

[@garywood9525]

The problem is worse.... when he hook up the Signal Return clip the phone rang .

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

@@garywood9525 funny

[@jdrs4214]

MAF (mass air flow) sensor.

[@johnconnor1737]

@@jdrs4214 no it has a MAP sensor not a MAF

[@complexity5545]

@@johnconnor1737 I know this is old but for anyone who comes across it; MAF was required in the state of California back in the 90s and MAP was not allowed in California. So all the other fords in the 49 states could sell MAP sensor fords and usually a Ford truck with a MAF was sold in Cali. Its a very leftist state where they nickle and dime you to death so they can skim off the top for profits.

[@raymondheath7668]

Good info. I have a 91 F-150 and it has idle surge at various times. Small item to replace, worth a shot

[@crispybaconmatters7160]

Wow, I have a 93 F150 and it's known as "the rolling turd." The paint is all but gone on it (still runs great). That 92 looks amazing (though I suspect it was repainted).

[@nealschwartz9456]

I’m glad you had your old diagnostic tools. It’s amazing today with all the engine processing going today that have to work in perfect harmony , that cars even run. Good job. Now your an old buck!

[@johnhamilton5488]

Add this video to the saved my ass list. Thank you for putting these things out there since it's difficult to find anything out of the Haynes or Chilton.

[@tattoochef]

Nice video. Made me miss working on my 92 f150. 275,000 miles when she died. Still miss that old rust bucket

[@gordonfreeman5434]

Eric O = Jedi of the lab scopes Snap on Vantage = lightsaber of auto diagnostics

[@SouthMainAuto]

Snap-On is just a pocket knife, PICO is the Saber

[@xanderlander8989]

I'm so glad someone still knows how to troubleshoot before they replace parts. Seems like a lost art.

[@bigospig]

That is a SWEET paint matched intake on that 5.OH!

[@TheSi2010]

Appreciate your video! I was having the same problem and changed the MAP and it runs like a dream!!!! Thank you.

[@PuchMaxi]

Good guy Eric, seals the MAP-sensor for you.

[@gabrieltaylor6993]

I'm from Belize in Central America love your channels and most of all your videos, they take the guessing out of auto mechanics

[@wysetech2000]

I also worked on a lot of those trucks. Oddly i don't remember replacing many MAP sensors. We used to stock TP sensors for them however. Repair well done, Eric.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yes sir, that would have been my next test point, very very common on those

[@Terminxman]

@@SouthMainAuto At least the stuff that does tend to go wrong on these is very easy to replace.

[@RollingThunder85]

What are the symptoms of a bad tps? My 7.5 used to smoke the tires off now it won't even spin them on wet asphalt I'm about to carb swap this junk efi

[@wysetech2000]

@@RollingThunder85 Maybe a partially plugged Cat converter. Some Ford pickups and vans ate converters.

[@RollingThunder85]

@@wysetech2000 I don't have a cat converter anymore I ran a fuel pressure test my rear tank has 29psi front tank has 12psi

[@prbowe]

I had one just like that, except with the 351W. Nice to see there are a few on the road that aren't rotted out.

[@kyhomegarage3430]

Thank you so much for sharing this repair with us. This is a first time I see digital MAP sensor. Cheers.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh cool :D

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Kudos to the owner of that truck for keeping it in such nice shape! Hard to believe it's been around these parts its whole life though...wonder if it came from down south or something.

[@wyattoneable]

It was a thumbs up! Thank you for your time helping us understand what's going on. I lack confidence when it comes to understanding what I'm looking at. That will improve with time so thanks for the help.

[@jimzivny1554]

wyattoneable Don't ever feel like vehicles are too complicated or hi-tech to work on, get a Haynes book(or another) on computer controls and read, get a good multimeter and test light and check your own vehicle's parts and systems just to practice. Some tests require expensive scopes ect but most repairs can be done with a little patience, Google and assorted tools. Good luck

[@wyattoneable]

James Zivny I hear you James. I'm a year into this hobby. I have Paul Danners book and read other references as well. KZbin channels and books are great but until I get experience I will be unsure of myself. I don't want to fry computers! 😊

[@SouthMainAuto]

James hits it right on, test known goods and learn from that. People make big mistakes trying to learn when it is all ready broke. That is harder to do IMO.

[@otisbrown665]

How about on a 1994 can u check it with a volt ohm meter

[@roloreoandy9867]

That there is proof of a very good and experienced technician. Well done Mr. O!

[@ironeagle2526]

wow u solved the problem in such a short time I love when u get problems that other shops couldn't handle you are a very good at what you do love this channel that's why I drive around with my SMA sticker on my truck with pride.

[@donaldswink6259]

That other shop doesn’t have very good mechanics if they can’t figure out what is wrong with that truck and you can, hats off to you Eric O.

[@ianmckirdy1094]

fantastic work, was thinking the same thing with the rtv. love how you always go above and beyond.

[@kaufmankdk]

Absolutely great video, I just picked up a 1993 F150 OBS and have had several issues related to Vacuum, EGR, Act and this really helped. Thank You.

[@bradenchaulk1584]

Eric thanks for another great video, if you stopped making them, don't think I would have you tube on. when I saw the new map sensor, I was saying to put some type of sealant on it. Keep up the good work and more shops will be bringing more of their unfixable problems, A big hello from Newfoundland, Canada.

[@wadehicks9270]

My old 86 Ford F-150 has the EEC-IV computer system but it's got a feed back carb when I bought it new I went ahead and ordered a shop manual for the 86 year model Fords I'm glad I did cause it help me understand that operating system. Great video as always 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@truthislam6481]

When you you get these gorgeous oldies why not take us with you for a toot around town? Great fix and a great teaching style! Thanx Dr. O.

[@davidortega3143]

You might have just saved me from buying a new transmission. Thank you!

[@g2macs]

The other shops in the area are either dumb or just lazy.......and Mr. O has gained another customer for life.

[@xplorearizona154]

g2macs I was thinking the same thing

[@coollasice4175]

I don't know. Is the customer aware that the original shop couldn't fix it and they sent it to SMA, or do they hide that fact, get the truck back, and pretend they fixed it???

[@g2macs]

Don't know mate, but he's had quite a few customers come in from other shops who have failed to diagnose problems. I was assuming that they were 'old school' shop and didn't have the expertise to fix this particular issue but... this van is quite old and any competent shop should be able to fix the fault. (I have to admit I'm a bit of an Eric O fanboy...even though I'm 52!)

[@SouthMainAuto]

Well old school shops in this state will burn out fast because this is about as old school as we get around here and these are far and few between. You either have to s&*t or get off the pot I always say haha. Try to stay current and educated or this business will swallow you whole.

[@eddiemartinez265]

Very true like the old understand the new!

[@baxrok2.]

"...this time we won." Dude, you always win! Thanks Dr. O!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Not always :D

[@throttlebottle5906]

that was a lovely aftermarket combo MAP sensor/rain gauge :)) I bet the original was replaced willy-nilly parts swapper-style and probably worked fine >_>

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Thanks for telling us what to do when that starts happening to our last century F-150s.

[@hanskinslo326]

Eric O., you're awesome.

[@jerrypeal653]

Experience is the best teacher

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

Nice, experience has its assets and then the water in the map sensor was a bit of a clue as to what was wrong. Very nice touch sealing that to help give it a nice long life. Oh yeah, we're in NY, lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@corvettebob96]

I am glad I watched this video. I bought a 95 Bronco with 5.8 five years ago. Seller assured me it was the Map sensor. I even have same permanent abs light.... It was a rough ride home. Replaced part and fixed issue. I would never thought about it getting water logged and tried replacing again if shifting issue returns. I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot even tho I rarely have to do repairs on my newer vehicle.

[@vantime2911]

Home run Eric. Good job. Good info.

[@dannygregg3906]

Nice to see an honest mechanic. Great video.

[@mutleysnicker]

Great vid! You always teach me something! !Hi all just an FYI went thru a high idle issue on my 1999 ford f150---smoked it for vac leaks(yes, i made my own smoker lol) cleaned throttle body and Idle control valve--cleared computer and tried to let it find it's new base idle---no help--grrrr finally i remembered to clean (I mean really clean!!) the pcv valve--Freaking truck calmed down and is purring like a kitty!! PCV valve was sticking!! Hope this helps all!!

[@mikeholt3545]

there is no substitute for experience and knowledge and you sir have ample amounts of both

[@CTSJ87]

Thats a nice looking truck!

[@SouthMainAuto]

I thought so myself :D

[@randylooper2346]

thank you eric for all your videos and what you and your educational instruction does for the KZbin crowd.

[@lanceregimbal3918]

no fair it just alerted me >.

[@HD24680]

Just came across this video. With that many problems, and the age of these vehicles, the most likely culprit is the ecu capacitors have failed or are failing. There are usually three of them in there. Two 47uF/16volts and one 10uF/63volt. Until it is checked and repaired, you will be chasing problems and wasting money on parts that don’t need to be replaced. The caps are responsible for sending the various and correct reference voltages to the various sensors. When those voltages are low, which is what happens when the caps have failed, the transmission shifts hard and you get idle problems. Even if you don’t have those problems yet, and you have a thirty plus year old Ford with these V8 engines, make sure you get into the ecu and replace those caps. If you don’t, and those caps leak enough, your ecu will be damaged from the acid those things leak. The electrical traces get destroyed and you may not be able to repair the ecu if they are too bad to jump the circuit with wire.

[@Frankie_M.]

Cool video brother keep up the good work and as always keep the videos coming 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌️

[@mikeholt3545]

yeah the mid 90s body style is awesome my grandpa had a 94 f250 with the 460 what a beast

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

"Give it a toot around town" lmao I love your terminology!

[@robertdavis6708]

I love the old High Boys with manual 4WD interaction. Those were a no non sense work truck that rarely failed to deliver. I had a 92 Bronco ...loved that ride.

[@ogbobbye]

25 years 226,241.8 miles Ford Tough That's why I love Fords

[@throttlebottle5906]

you wont see that from anything newer :)

[@tripdan]

1994 f150 over 251.000 miles.

[@CheapThrills66chevy]

My 2001 Suburban 5.3 has 272,000 on it now.

[@texasjourneyman207]

ogbobbye i have a 2006 f150 248300 miles

[@texasjourneyman207]

throttle bottle i have a 2006 f150 248300 miles no check engine light, so yes u will see it in newer vehicle's

[@lexustech48]

HS buddy of mine's dad had a Purple/Pink Flareside F-150. Color was hideous but it was pretty damn reliable. Even when my friend's brother didnt get the oil changed for a year and smoked the engine. Was his responsibility to make sure the maintenance was done and instead of getting the oil changed, he just pocketed the cash. Still ran despite having no oil and wiped out bearings and cylinders. Never left my friend stranded when he drove it.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Well, now you've gone an buggered up the *MAP Fluid Level Indicator Thingy*. It'll never run the *same* again.

[@kramnull8962]

The MAP SENSOR aquarium...

[@bertgrau9246]

I don't think the owner wants it to run the same again. That's why it was there to start with

[@gwick358]

I love drivability too. The challenge. I followed and agreed with everything. Good video.

[@Scottybravo1]

Maybe it was wet inside because the other shop thought that's where the blinker fluid goes

[@gimmeabreakplease2521]

You're an ace. Thanks so much for your dedication to selfless repair advice.

[@ikemen1]

Nice, I have 94 ford sport van same engine if those symptoms ever occur I'll know what to look for... Thank's

[@j.o.a.t9718]

My 1996 F150 5.0 is my most reliable vehicle in my driveway. All original. Other vehicles in our driveway, 2011 Caravan and a 2013 Edge. Constantly dealing with issues. Doesn't have all the crap sensors and extras which need to be fixed constantly. I know, I fix cars for others and the most repairs are for all those extra sensors and electronics. Great diagnostics.

[@drunkingsailor2359]

Love when you do some OBS ford trucks as I own two of them

[@ozzstars_cars]

I always liked those stepside bed trucks. That was a quickie fix, nice.