Ford Starting Problem

Jan 20, 2004 7 Replies
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I have a 2000 Ford F250 with the 6.8 Liter V10 When it is cool and Damp out (Foggy, Moist air) it has a hard time starting... It will fire right up but then dies imeadiatly afterwards and I have to step on the gas pedal for a few seconds untill the engine is running steady. it only does it when it is damp and cool out. I have the Ford Tech Cd but I cannot find anything that covers this problem. It did this same thing last year but when I took it to the dealership I was told that the problem did not exist and that I was worried about nothing. But once again we have cool wet weather and the problem is back. if anyone has had this issue I would like to hear how you solved it.



Thanks IceMan


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S

Check the IAC valve. Usually it's what causes idle problems. On damp days it could affect it.

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I

Thanks for the info but What is an IAC valve? what does IAC stand for? I should be able to find it on the disc once I know what the IAC is

Thank again

IceMan

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Idle Air Control

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F

sounds like the iac is going (idle air controler)

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Thaks alot folks

You all just saved me alot of time and money

IceMan

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I'd take it back to your dealer and leave it overnight. It is probably out of warranty, but if was not out of warranty last year, I would "too bad! I took it last year and you said this wasn't happening. See it is!"

Jeff

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K

tell ford to wash it off... even spray the engine compartment breifly with water.... if it dont start then.. they have a problem...

I used to drench my engines and never had a problem starting afterwards...

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