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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Problems and Solutions
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When I have the negative battery cable disconnected I get 12.7 volts between the cable and the negative battery terminal. I have disconnected the starter, alternator, and removed all of the fuses and replaced them one at a time to determine which circuit might be the problem. This is where I get lost as I have five fusses that all trigger the problem. I have even traced it to the next fuse box and have found the following areas to be the problems.
Audio Power
Fuel pump relay
Trailer brake feed
Courtesy dome light, radio clock memory, speedometer, warning buzzer.
Door locks
ABS, Electrical control, Cruise control.
I can find nothing in common with these elements that would be causing the problem.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The radio memory will definitely be drawing something, and probably the audio power will as well. Start by putting your meter on its highest amperage setting so you don't overload it if something is drawing heavily, then gradually step down and take note of the readings.
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i drove the truck from fl.to va.the next day and back and every day since and nock on wood I still dont know what caused that to happen.If you find out let me know
do anyone know the best replacement for this truck which only pull a boat of 6000lb sometime,if so reply.
Path2.
I was under my truck and at the bottom of the transmission is a hole about the size of a half dollar. i think it used to have some sort of rubber plug/cap covering it, but it is no longer there. I can see inside the hole what appears to be the flywheel, if that helps you visualize where the hole is.
the truck runs fine and has transmission fluid in it. I think that cap/plug that is missing is not or was not holding fluid/oil.
What is that hole for, and most importantly what is that cap called or what do i tell the auto part store i need so i can replace it.
thanks very much. you can also email me at parkerduplexes@austin.rr.com
that hole used to have some sort of plug/cap. Do you know what it would be called or where i can get a new one???
thanks
Does anyone have an idea as to the problem(s)?
Had it happen many years ago, and fan would hit the radiator shroud when the engine shifted.
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kcram - Pickups Host
We'd like to buy a new truck. The Dodge Ram 1500 has caught my eye only because of the vibration problems with the F150 and the Dodge frame is boxed. Are we making a mistake? Is the F250 SD vibration free and is its frame boxed? Please talk to me. I had expected to get through winter with this truck.
I'm no flag waver for Ford, but complaining about rust-through on a frame that's seventeen years old and is exposed to winter road salt.............please!!!!! :surprise:
Have a look at the 'Dodge Problems' forum and you'll see a lot of vibration problems there as well, though not as many as with the current F150. One alternative you might consider is an F250/350 Superduty. Similar pricing to the F150 and (virtually) no vibration issues.
Please don't take me for a yuppie whiner about the rust through frame. I've never seen it happen before on anything we've owned (Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Cherokees, Grand Cherokees, Volvos, etc.) all of which are still in service and have seen many New England winters.
I have replaced two of them within 90,000 miles
I wonder if there are alot of others with the same problems
Im going to guess probably so....
Other than this rather exspensive anoynce Im very happy with my F-150
Leave it to Ford to build a vehicle with electrical problems.
Go figure huh????
Ford make some new rotors that are a little thicker and will stand up somewhat longer for the F-350. I haul heavy loads and the brakes have always been a problem.
Last 6 months or less.
rarlaud
When you take off from stop it accelerates like gang busters for the first 8-10ft and falls on its face. Afer a few seconds it runs normal and continues to excellerate.
If you punch the accerator peddel 1 inch and let off the desiel will stall completely. Not much fun shooting cross an intersection.
Removed chip and it still stalls.
What?
I just recently purchased a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab with the 4.0 liter/6cylinder engine with 95,000 km (Canada). The problem is I only get 250 km (150 miles) per tank of gas, is this normal? I called a Ford dealer and they say yes it is! This doesn't even meet the low end of their spec of 12mpg.
I'll go broke keeping this thing filled with gas. Any suggestions????
You need to calculate your mpg by comparing miles driven and gallons used. Make sure you measure it over several tank fills, and if possible check the accuracy of the odometer with a GPS.