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What is the wrench symbol on a Ford F-150?

What is the wrench symbol on a Ford F-150?

Powertrain fault
Powertrain fault: This symbol is a wrench and indicates a malfunction in the powertrain or all-wheel drive system.

What does the wrench light mean on a 2006 Ford F150?

powertrain malfunction indicator light
The wrench warning light on Ford vehicles is the powertrain malfunction indicator light. When it illuminates, it means that the computer has detected an issue with your vehicle’s powertrain or four-wheel-drive system.

Why is my Ford F150 stalling at idle?

Recently we came across a 2005 Ford F150 with a 5.4 liter engine that was stalling at idle and had a surging condition at lower engine rpms. First thought was to pop the hood and look and listen for vacuum leaks which we did as this would be the most common cause of this idle and surging condition.

What does low idle or fluctuating idle Ford mean?

Ford reports that the symptoms show as an idle speed that drops below the recommended speed or the vehicle exhibits a fluctuating idle. The vehicle may or may not store the following trouble codes: Ford has issued updated parts to fix the problem. Alldatadiy.com and Eautorepair.net are the two best shop manuals—period!

Why does my Ford F150 shake in traffic?

Last summer while sitting in traffic, waiting on the on ramp to the freeway, my truck started to idle really rough. The entire truck began to shake and the engine sounded like it was on the verge of dying. I gave it a little gas, but couldn’t give it much because of all the cars in front of me.

Why is my Ford F150 running so rough?

The heat of the exhaust can also bake the wiring going to/from them over time. If an oxygen sensor goes bad, it can make your F150 run too lean (or rich). A super lean running engine will often idle rough.

What causes an uneven idle on an F-150?

A uneven idle on a F-150 can be a symptom of a variety of engine issues such as vacuum leaks, failed or dirty sensors or worn engine components. If the engine is older or has higher miles on it, the typical culprits will be dirty sensors and carbon deposits on engine head components.

Why does my Ford F150 shake when I idle?

Here are the main components of the ignition system, as well as what would cause them to make your F150 shake when idling. Fouled plugs can cause a misfire, which in turn causes an idle shake. Spark Plugs – One of the absolute most common causes (if not the most common reason that your F150 may be shaking) is the spark plugs.

How to troubleshoot an idle that is going up and down?

Finding the ultimate cause of an uneven idle can be a trial and error process, but a cost-effective way to cure your F-150’s idle problems is to start by cleaning specific components to see if this restores a smooth and even idle prior to replacing components.

What’s the Cold idle RPM on a Ford?

Cold idle can be as high as 1500 RPM, but should lower to around 750 RPM for this vehicle once warmed up. This could be an air leak into the intake area of the engine; an auditory check…

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Ruth Doyle