Running smooth until fuel fill

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BAKER150
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Everything was fine until I filled up the tank. 3 miles later the sputtering began. It never stalled, but initially acted like it wanted to. After several bottles of heet and 3 tanks of 93 octane, still happening. I have a 2003 Ford F150 triton 4.6L v-8. 93,000 miles. 1st problem ive ever had. Money is tight so I'm looking for answers, any suggestions? I really appreciate the help.

Scott
Sep 27, 2007 at 11:34 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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[quote:d11bb08409="Baker150"]Everything was fine until I filled up the tank. 3 miles later the sputtering began. It never stalled, but initially acted like it wanted to. After several bottles of heet and 3 tanks of 93 octane, still happening. I have a 2003 Ford F150 triton 4.6L v-8. 93,000 miles. 1st problem ive ever had. Money is tight so I'm looking for answers, any suggestions? I really appreciate the help.

Scott[/quote:d11bb08409]


Hi Scott
do you have check engine light on or blinks when driving

you can have the fuel tested


plus your baby getting ready for a tune up
@ 93k miles

but codes will help

good luck
let me know
Sep 27, 2007 at 2:06 PM
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Yes, the engine light is on, but goes off after a few days, and then comes back on again about the same amount of time. Possibly the plugs are fouled. Tune up is a definate must soon...
Sep 27, 2007 at 4:23 PM
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have u noticed the fuel pump humming loud lately or does it do it now? if so its time for a new fuel pump have it tested. u have 2 fuel tanks? if so try other tank any better?
Oct 1, 2007 at 2:04 PM
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[quote:cfea7bdd4c="Baker150"]Yes, the engine light is on, but goes off after a few days, and then comes back on again about the same amount of time. Possibly the plugs are fouled. Tune up is a definate must soon...[/quote:cfea7bdd4c]


good luck with that

but still if you can get the codes for check engine light that will help a lot

let me know
Oct 2, 2007 at 11:16 AM
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