2000 Ford F150 Rough runing when cold

2000 FORD F-150
224,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROCKETRITCH
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I have a 2000 f150 that was running great until teh weather turned cold. It runs really rough upon acceleration until the motor warms up. After that it occationally runs rough during acceleration or on a hill. Actually feell like you are driving over rumble strips. this is an awesome truck.
Oct 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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BIG_JAY
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Sounds like you may need a tune up. Do you have a check engine light on?
Oct 16, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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ROCKETRITCH
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No check engine light. It also continues to run rough when warm but runs better.
Oct 16, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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BIG_JAY
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When is the last time you had a tune up? Plugs Fuel induction service n a fuel filter?
Oct 16, 2009 at 2:15 PM
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ROCKETRITCH
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I took it to get codes checked and there is a dead short.The code reader shares the same fuse as the cig lighter. So before I can get any codes checked I have to find out where the short is at.Hopefully something simple.
Oct 17, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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BIG_JAY
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It's usualy in the under hood dues box.
Oct 17, 2009 at 5:45 AM
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ROCKETRITCH
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The fuse is a 20 amp in the under dash fuse cluster.Do you mean the short might be in the under hood fuse box?
Oct 18, 2009 at 1:37 AM
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