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1997-2003 Ford F-150: Where is the backup light switch located?

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:23:52 -0700

F-150 Supercab 4X4 Auto Trans Bulbs OK no lights in reverse Power to No 5 Fuse Fuse is good. (Under hood power distribution box) All fuses and relays tested OK.

??Faulty switch?? 2003 F150 XLT 4WD Triton V8

⟐ Answered April 01, 2021 at 6:23 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Temp gauge not working not over heating

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:57:31 -0700

00 f150 4x4 4.2 xl I have repl. Cht sensor twice temp gauge stays below the c it idles high when first starts check engine light came back on this has just start a couple of days ago everything was working fine until then any ideas

When u first start engine the gauge moves to the c then drops back down

⟐ Commented July 19, 2021 at 18:57 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: cam shaft position sensor location

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 22:20:55 -0700

Where is the cam shaft position sensor on the 2001 ford f 150 5.4 L

⟐ Commented June 28, 2020 at 22:20 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Why is my door ajar light staying on?

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 02:17:49 -0700

On my 1997 F150, all doors are shut but my door ajar light and my overhead light will not go off.

⟐ Answered August 03, 2023 at 2:17 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Crankshaft position sensor location

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:35:39 -0700

I need to know the location on the motor of a 97 ford F150 pickup that the crankshaft position sensor goes.

⟐ Commented January 15, 2025 at 7:35 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Why does my 1999 f150 lose all electrical power and engine dies.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:19:19 -0700

My 1999 F150, auto, 4.6 V8 loses all electrical power and the engine dies. It starts up again but the same thing happens again later. This has been going on for about a month but recently it is happening more often. Died three time this morning. So far it seems to happen when slowing down like to stop. I have maintained this vehicle, it only has 116,000 miles and in good condition. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks,

⟐ Commented April 08, 2022 at 23:19 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Why am I not getting gas to my fuel pump?

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 21:46:04 -0700

Truck has new fuel pump which ran excellent until I blew a fuse on the tail lights. Replaced fuse then theft system came on, cleared codes on theft system. I can pour gas down fuel injection and truck will run on that gas. til it runs our. Just sits and cranks after that.

⟐ Answer accepted November 25, 2018 at 21:46 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Passenger side power window will not work with either button

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:40:42 -0700

Passenger side power window will not go up or down.. I suspect it's I don't know where to find it. Any help would be appreciated

That should have said. I suspect it's a relay but don't know where to look for it

⟐ Commented November 14, 2023 at 3:40 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Temp Gauge sometimes goes all the way to cold

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:09:48 -0700

Mine sometimes goes all the way to cold. Today pegged all the way at hot. But is not over heating. Any solutions? Please help. 2003 F150 lariot

⟐ Commented July 08, 2023 at 10:09 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: I’m wanting to add ac to a work truck

Sat, 20 May 2023 19:33:48 -0700

The truck only has fans and a motor to control the fans but doesn’t actually have any ac components wondering what I would need to add ac and a good place for it.

⟐ Commented May 20, 2023 at 19:33 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Bought 99 Ford F150 no ignition switch no original key how can I start

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:52:55 -0700

Bought 99 F150 no key switch and no and no key how to fix

⟐ Commented January 05, 2023 at 2:52 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Why is my truck cutting out while driving down the road 2004 f150

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:49:24 -0700

cuts out while driving down the road dont do it idling ive changed plugs and wires also fuel pump

⟐ Answered July 25, 2019 at 15:49 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: How to turn day light off

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:19:15 -0700

how to turn my ford f150 light off

⟐ Answered January 18, 2019 at 10:19 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Why is my airbag light flashing

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:52:40 -0700

I have replaced the airbags in my truck and now it starts but throws a code 1-9 what causes that

⟐ Answered May 17, 2023 at 4:52 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Why is it hard to change gears or going in/out of park?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:40:02 -0700

My 2000 f150 won't change gears easily and it's hard to get it to go into park or out of park. I've tightened the 2 T30 screws on the steering shaft linkage and tried to adjust the slack in the cable but nothing works. What should I try next?

⟐ Answer accepted February 19, 2026 at 18:40 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:02:29 -0700

I changed the fuel tank pressure sensor and reset the computer to clear the code but after running the truck for a few minutes the same code comes back. What could cause this?

⟐ Answered June 27, 2025 at 15:02 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Ran out of oil , oil quage dropped and engine died

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:56:14 -0700

How can I bypass theft system with out chipped key ? Is that why engine won't turn on

⟐ Answered October 12, 2021 at 5:56 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Can't get my ignition to turn with the key in it?

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:51:25 -0700

tried to wiggle the steering wheel and the gear shift

⟐ Answered February 17, 2019 at 11:51 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: Shut off when in drive

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 08:30:14 -0700

When I start the truck it starts up fine but when I put it in drive it idles ruff then shuts off.. I have to keep gas on it

⟐ Answer accepted February 10, 2018 at 8:30 MST

1997-2003 Ford F-150: starter bolts removel?

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:38:39 -0700

How to remove starter from a 5.4 V8 ?

⟐ Answer accepted August 31, 2017 at 7:38 MST