I have a 2000 F150 and when I give it gas the whole thing shakes and the check engine light is on.
I am afraid to drive it to the place to do the diagnotic testing. Any ideas on what might be wrong?
2007-03-26 04:26:10 · 9 answers · asked by 2shay 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
everyone one is being helpful
but I am not machanically inclined AT ALL, I can use a wrench and rachet stuff but whats a cylinder, wheres the fuel filter located? I found the air filter and oil filter and spark plugs. I lost my book.
It doesn't shake in idal.
2007-03-26 04:44:38 · update #1
oh, towing is not an option no $$$ and no AAA but I do have a bikecycle and parts shop near.
2007-03-26 04:45:50 · update #2
Sounds like a bad spark plug or spark plug wire.
2007-03-26 04:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this exact problem with my '98 Dodge. It turns out I had a bad O2 Sensor. It's a little device that senses how much oxygen is in your exhaust, and tells the engine's fuel delivery system how to mix the fuel with air. When it's clogged, the engine doesn't know how to run, so you get that shaking. The part will probably run about 50 bucks, and if you are even relatively mechanically inclined, pretty easy to replace. All you need is a wrench of some sort.
It could also be your mass air flow sensor, which measures the amount of air coming into the engine. This one is probably a little more expensive.
Head over to an AutoZone. They will tell you why the check engine light is on for free. They'll hook a little computer to your car, and will be able to tell you which of the sensors has gone bad, and then get you the part you need!
2007-03-26 04:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several possibilities.
How is it at idle, by the way?
When a vehicle "shakes" in a cyclical manner under acceleration, it means that one or more cylinders are not providing the power that they should. From easiest to most difficult, your problem could be:
Loose or failing plug wire(s) (or ignition coil if system is DIS)
Loose, fouled or nonfunctional spark plug(s)
Clogged or nonfunctional fuel injector
Failed intake manifold gasket
Loose or cracked intake manifold (vacuum is leaking out somewhere!)
Mechanical failure - piston rings, burnt valve, etc.
The problem is more often than not a simpler one - get a tune up, have the fuel injectors cleaned, change your fuel filter.
I hope that helps get you started!
2007-03-26 04:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would best think its the fuel filter (Not getting enough gas when you press on thre pedel) 10 dollar part. Easy to install if you do it yourself. Its going to be located under your truck, and real easy to install yourself. Check your Users Manual for your truck to see where it is located. Do not let a "repair shop" do the fix, they will charge you at least 100 bucks for the simple job.
2007-03-26 07:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by Mike E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One or more cylinders is not firing. You are right about not wanting to drive it like that. You may be dumping fuel into the exhaust just by running it. If you have AAA, or if your repair shop is more than a few miles, have it towed.
2007-03-26 04:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by BFH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the tow truck. Have them tow it to the mechanic who will start by scanning it to see what error codes are present. Good luck with it.
2007-03-26 04:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the timing belt checked or might be the spark plugs autozone check the light for free
2007-03-26 04:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by s_jcortez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be your fuel filter, or maybe you should use a better grade of gas.
2007-03-26 04:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuel fiter bad injector bad gas water in the gas something in the tank but it comes down to it its a ford sorry
2007-03-26 04:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋