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Chris Goodwin Posted on Aug 07, 2012
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My 02 ford truck sputters after it runs for a few mins. and then its fine after i drive it why

In the morning i start my truck and after a few mins. it starts to run rough and it acts like it going to die.it runs fine after it reachs temp.and it seems to be fine after that....why

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The engine and automatic transmission in this vehicles drive train are fully electronically controlled by a computer called the PCM (Power Train Control Module). Whenever a problem like this occurs the computer stores a record of the problem (there are of course some exceptions to this, like the fuel pump, engine coolant temperature sensor and MAF sensor for instance) in the form of a fault code in its memory, to read these fault codes you must have the systems memory scanned with a special tool. Once the fault code(s) are read you then must perform the appropriate diagnostic testing to find and resolve the problem(s) DO NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS UNTIL A TRAINED TECHNICAIN HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO AVOID SPENDING YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON PARTS THAT MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM

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  • Posted on Dec 28, 2008

SOURCE: Toyota 02 is stalling, won't idle

Check the voltage of battery with voltmeter.. It is sometimes possible that if voltage of battery drops and jump start is needed, your computer will only charge to the last voltage that was recognized which would be when jumped...Try and charge the battery if possible I would actually suggest that you have your battery tested at local auto parts store and if it is presumed in good condition ,let them charge for you to max capacity . If battery has been tested and labeled as no good replace if necessary... Oh, and first thing you should do is make sure your positive and negative battery connections are clean and tight...if this didnt fix problem please give more info on what was found when advice above was followed...Good Luck!!!!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2009

SOURCE: Starts fine when cold, after running dies on idle then wont start

Sounds like the fuel filter is dirty and needing to be changed. It's cheap and easy to swap out.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2010

SOURCE: Truck starts, runs for 5-10 seconds, then dies

take out your mass airflow sensor located on air intake pipe and clean with brake cleaner also is your engine light on?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 11, 2010

SOURCE: P1401

egr no try a dpfe sensor ford has a lot of this problem it has to hoses coming off the ehxhaust to a sensor that has a plug on it buy one then look for yours dont cry when you see the part it is small an costs about 85 dollars this may not be the problem but 90% of the ones that have p1401 are this problem oh yea check the hoses also dont forget replace the part then disconect the battery to reset the code /turn the check engine light off

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