Hey tradesman. We had a few of those 5.8s that we used for snow plowing. We had to carry extra computers just to get through the season. Some would do a no start. Some would start up and shut right off. Love those OBS Fords.

Thank you, brother. I am having the same issue with a different vehicle. Good to know what fixed yours. 👍

Same exact situation with my 95 302. I have done exactly the same things you did trying to figure this out

Having same issue 95 f-150 5.0 done everything you did got same results thank you for the info

I really hope that this is my issue also! I was pretty blown away on how spot on my diagnosis adventure has been exactly the same as yours only thing I haven’t done that you have is the whole distributor. Some odd information I learned about these trucks along the way recently, if you’re brake light is burned out, missing, or cut than the ecm thinks you are on the brakes so it will precautionary things like defuel and not release torque converter and so on. Moral of the story i miss my chevy!

@hjartland

4 ай бұрын

Had a transmission guys tell me my shifting issue was due to a burned out tail light. Thought he was nuts, but he was right.

AWESOME INFO...I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING YOU DID ON MY 1993 F250. REST ASSURE ILL BE CHECKING THAT NOW... THANKS

@jhoeldionet2649

Ай бұрын

Did it fix it?

Thanks for the repair advice. Dang "Brain Boxes" always tossing a wrench into things. That pup is really getting big. Take care. 🍻🍻

@AmericanTradesmen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Yeah, Charlie is busy growing right now. His dad was close to 100lbs, looks like he took after him

@crslyrn

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanTradesmen We've got a 3 year old German Shepherd & he's about 100 pounds.

I did the exact same thing I have the same problem like throttle issue it will die sputter. And I did throw parts at it every sensor disconnected that pollution pump everything but the computer computer for it even put in a new distributor it's an old farm my daily vehicle got to have it on the road I love this truck even though it's rotting out falling apart 👍

I am having the same problem myself after replacing, plugs, wires, rotor, cap, map sensor, iac valve and some vacuum lines. I guess I’ll take the computer out and take a look at it, in the case of it being bad is there any easy way to tell what computer I have?

What about a lean fuel sensor right side? I already changed EGR and solenoid checks out working. Same engine same same year

I got a code 98 which is eec hopefully this solves my problem

Yep got same truck your stories sounds. Familiar

Good fix Andy.

@AmericanTradesmen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks cuz

There was 420 likes when I seen this. 😊 Could be a sign. I’ll let ya know if it solves my acceleration issues ...

Yeah I'm going to have to do mine

I changed that out still bucking back fire only when is warmed up especially up hill climb

@tracemcgee869

13 күн бұрын

did you find out issue having very similar issue now

Where did you get your ECM from?

I hope so that sounds kind of similar to what's going on with my van

I think im having the same problem, runs fine for a bit then, then wants to stutter when im accelerating then idles crazy. Any ideas?

@tonycombes9288

2 жыл бұрын

Same here man did you find out the problem

@chandlertaylor6477

Жыл бұрын

?

@ricks3313

11 ай бұрын

Bad pip sensor

Question: We're your throttle body hoses are,on the left side in between them,their is a vacuum nipple that has a cap on it. On mine, I have the 93 E150 5.8l club wagon van, is the same. I'm Having iddle issues and changed out everything like you did and had was told, an internal vacuum leak that was supposed to had been done a year or so back but problem is back. When I go down from 2nd floor to 1st floor garage in my complex, the iddle drops to almost stall. Was told my fuel pump may be bad and it did go a few month's ago so I changed it out BUT, still have the problem. Any suggestions...

@AmericanTradesmen

Жыл бұрын

Are you getting any trouble codes? Also, a vacuum leak typically causes a high idle, not low. I’d be interested to know what your fuel pressure is running at.

@mendozaconsultation

Жыл бұрын

No codes. And getging fuel,just installed new fuel pump and I had the fuel PRESURE checked a while ago and it was good. I also checked that fuel presure valve inside the doghouse and it's squirting fule.

I have 1990 351w and sounds like I’m on rumble strips after shifting into third at a soft acceleration but it is completely fine at a harder acceleration to speed up instead of maintain speed I’m stumped on it and am thinking I’m having the same problem you were

@grezikpainting

3 ай бұрын

Could be a Tourqe converter going out

Is there anyway to test the computer? Or do you just visually inspect the board? I mean I’d hate to spend the 200 bones for it and still have an issue. I bought a 97 250hd with the 5.8 it had a miss under load when I bought it so I did a basic tune up. The cap rotor plugs wires. Was running great for a couple days then the misfire returned. Now it misses at idle and under acceleration. Changed the icm and replaced all my vacuum lines, it seemed to make it worse again. I have no codes from the koeo test other than 111. Anyways, I’m tired of throwing parts at it. It’s got me thinking I should trade it for a pre 75

@AmericanTradesmen

2 жыл бұрын

In my case I was able to visibly see the issue as soon as I opened the case. I’m not a fan of firing the parts cannon at a problem either, and after MUCH online research I ran across a forum where this was mentioned. After everything I had done this was the only thing left to try. I hope you get yours straightened out!

i replaced almost everything on my truck turn out the new distributor i put in was bad from the store so now i have a new engine bay and all it was the distributor being/ going bad

How does anyone know they had the same issue when he didn't post video of the problem? I have run into this on almost every KZread video I have searched!

I recently bought a 92 Ford F2 50 dual tank truck with a 5.8 motor. My issues are similar to yours in terms of bad speed stuttering or sputtering but only on the rear tank. If I take my front back selector switch on the dash and push it to the front tank and then immediately back to the rear tank it will clear the issue for a while before the same problem comes back. I don’t believe it’s a computer EEC issue based on what you stated in your video. Like you I’m trying to figure out what the hell is going on. I replace the fuse link the front back selector switch on the dash, new fuel pump new tank and still the same problem. Again only on the rear tank

@AmericanTradesmen

2 жыл бұрын

Please keep us posted on what you find, it will no doubt help someone else in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@dondonelson7908

2 жыл бұрын

I’m taking the truck back to the tech who I trust, the other thing I found out is is supposedly these trucks have bad grounds. So I am having them splice into the ground cable to the fuel pump as close as I can get it to the fuel pump wire ground, and re-grounded a 2nd time to the chassis. To me it’s the simplest way to complete the ground wire.

@lupegalvan9993

Жыл бұрын

I've seen a YT video where a guy mentioned the same problem as you. He cleaned out the fuel tank selector valve itself said it fixed the problem.

@dondonelson7908

Жыл бұрын

Found the issue. The rear sending unit, the wiring below the new pump it self was atrocious. I put a new pump “assembly” which included the hardware and wiring for the sending unit, float etc, works perfect now

My 94 Ford F150 5.0 l. It will do the same thing but it'll only do it when it rains or it's wet and moisty in the air. I've put new plugs, wires, cap, rotor bug, and coil pack it still does the same thing. I even checked the computer too it didn't fix the problem. I was also thinking about putting a whole distributor in. I don't know if this would cause the issue but I'm noticed on one side of the engine all the spark plugs would be really wet in a way but the other side would be plane dry.

@AmericanTradesmen

2 жыл бұрын

By chance did you open up the computer case? Mine had some moisture inside of it, plus with the location of the computer it’s fairly easy to get moisture in it.

@pivotmaster9556

2 ай бұрын

fuel air ratio? my 94 was way too rich, wouldnt start and the ect sensor fixed it. I have this same stumble on low throttle but only in 3rd, is there another sensor to point to rich condition? like 02 sensor? or is this a trans problem. Ive got new caps in the computer

Did you read the codes?

On your throttle Bobby between the upper and lower hoses, you have a red collor cap on the vacuum nipple there. What goes there...?

So…replace the computer? Or just the capacitors? I am in the middle of this run around with a 95 5.8. Definitely issues with grounds too.

@AmericanTradesmen

2 жыл бұрын

If you have the means to do so I would say you can just replace the capacitors.

Did you by any chance have a misfire also? Or manifold popping to go with it? I'm about to run codes again and check fuel pressures... after throwing normal tuneup parts on a 94 302.

@creatureoutdoors8264

Жыл бұрын

I have a 5.8l doing what urs is did you find the problem. I’m stumped on mine

@bigchris0886

Жыл бұрын

@Creature Outdoors 5.0. Had clogged EGR , replaced 02 sensor*, also had a bad injector causing knock

@creatureoutdoors8264

Жыл бұрын

@@bigchris0886 thanks man I just got done checking fuel pressure and timing I already have a new dizzy and wires and plugs I checked everything 100x the egr is my next project

@bigchris0886

Жыл бұрын

@@creatureoutdoors8264 I replaced a few other things also. But those were the culprits. Now I'm chasing vac lines for higher idles

I'm curious about the solution. Did you remove the EEC/ECM (computer) and replace/repair the capacitors on the board or did you just buy a new computer? I'm also having this same issue, done the tune up and discovered someone had been in there before and mixed up wires #3,7 on the cap. That resolved the miss at idle, but didn't resolve the "at speed" miss/bucking.

@AmericanTradesmen

Жыл бұрын

I purchased a new (reman) computer. I would image you had a pretty good miss with 2 plug wires mixed up.

@smelsermic

Жыл бұрын

@@AmericanTradesmen yes, there was a big enough/consistent enough miss I knew there was something goofy. After fixing it I discovered the same problem you describe in your video. I thought it could be a plugged cat, but those usually inhibit flow to where it’s almost in-drivable. Still exploring options, but it’s not my truck and dad doesn’t want to put much time/money into it so I’m hesitant to try myself. I just want it out of my driveway.

I have a 1994 Ford f250 XLT when I accelerate acts like it wants to bog down but when I let go of the gas and hit it again it's fine new air filter fuel filter plugs cap and it's still doing the same thing only when I accelerate it acts like it wants to bog down but then when I let go and hit it again it's fine I drive it everyday what do you think the problem is

@vegarojasj21

12 күн бұрын

I have a 1995 F250 and it's doing the exact same thing. Took it to the mechanic but it's still boging down.

Glad you got it!

@AmericanTradesmen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy...it gave me a fit for a while. Hope you’re doing good, looking forward to another video on your old Ford tractor when you get a chance.

Okay. So when you were driving it was it okay if you barely had your foot on your throttle and once you needed more it bogged out?

@red182984

Жыл бұрын

I had that problem right before it went to a no start. The problem was the gear on the bottom of distributor came loose .

GSD life!!

What vss fix

I have 94 F150 with the 5.0 and it sputters and take off and at a steady speed but idles just fine fuel mileage is off.

Where did you get your computer from I got a 95 f250 with 351 e4od trans I literally have done everything you have done with trying to fix the exact problem you had. So I'd like to k ow where you got your computer from please.

@AmericanTradesmen

Жыл бұрын

Mine came from Bumper to Bumper (Crow-Burlingame). Not sure where you’re located as to if that chain of stores may be in your area.

I have been chasing my tail on this for a while. Map, cap, wires, aic, tps, coil, fuel relay, codes, etc. My ecm board looks good, but I'm suspicious it's bad cause i fixed everything else! It stumbles and dies under light acceleration or idle but can throttle out, so i dont think it's a fuel problem.

@tommybronco4443

Жыл бұрын

I’m having the same problem, I’ve done everything that you have and my ECM looks good as well but I’m about to try and find one and see if it fixes the problem, it is so annoying. Also does yours run really rich? Mine does.

@brandondavenport6892

Жыл бұрын

@Tommy Bronco i replaced the brain and it still acts stupid. Im about to do some volt testing and if it dont work out i WILL be converting to carburetor. I like efi but my efi is defective, hard to trouble shoot, throws no codes. Im over it. My 89 has 2 fuel pumps and the one in the tank is 7psi carb pump. The one on the frame is high psi. So if i bypass the frame pump, i can run a carb with the tank pump. All i need is an intake, distributor/coil and a quadrajet and a bit of wire reduction. I am fking done with these parts they (auto parts store) sell me that break after 2 years and oem lasted 30 years! I dont think this 80s efi is fit for a daily driving water fording dirt jumping mud mobile.

@tommybronco4443

Жыл бұрын

@@brandondavenport6892 damnit that sucks, I was hoping it would fix it and I hear you buddy same here.

@UnderTheTuscanNun

Жыл бұрын

Got a gut feeling this is my issue as well. Have read a bunch of forums now saying those computers have issues. I’m thinking at 200,000 miles I should replace everything but might start with the ECM (think it’s called ECM for year 92).

Got a 93 Ford F-150 with 5.8 out and it runs like garbage like makes the entire truck shake like it’s misfiring and any more then a sliver of petal will make it want to spit and spuder. Had a buddy say it was the computer but they cost a lot to just buy on a whim..

@christianbelcourt279

2 жыл бұрын

You can solder new capacitors on fairly easily, wish I would have thought to make a video when I did mine. I think I paid a few bucks for each capacitor.

I have a '96 F-250 with a 351w and I've noticed it's been driving kind of strange for a little now. I'll notice some times when I'm just cruising along the throttle seems to stutter a little bit, it'll go vroom, vroom, vroom, while I'm just keeping my foot steady on the throttle. Also, some times when I'm going from a start I can hear the RPMs fall (I don't actually have a tach) but go back up like normal as I begin to accelerate more and some times at idle it just sounds so rough and it's very shakey. I don't think most of the problems would be noticeable if I couldn't hear them since the exhaust is straight piped and it doesn't always have these issues, just some times. The truck only has 134K miles on it so the motor should still run healthy as long as all the parts are working properly. But theres just so many different things that could be going out and I don't feel like throwing a bunch of parts at it.

@AmericanTradesmen

2 жыл бұрын

One easy way to tell is to pull the ECM, open the cover and look at the capacitors on the board. If the oil has or is starting to leak out of them that would be a strong indication you’ve found your problem. Do you have any trouble codes showing up?

@JordanSVT

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanTradesmen I haven't looked for any codes. But a few times while driving I'd have the check engine light pop up but then it would just go away. Very weird.

@AmericanTradesmen

2 жыл бұрын

@@JordanSVT I’m curious to know what codes you might have. Let me know what you find out on yours, I went through a lot to straighten mine out but I’m happy to say it’s still running strong. Happy New Years and thanks for the questions and feedback 👍

@JordanSVT

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanTradesmen I'll definitely try to take it somewhere to scan it. I appreciate your response. You've earned a new subscriber and Happy New Year!

@Chris_f150_

2 жыл бұрын

This also happens to mine but it’s rare when it does it did you ever find what was wrong with it?

My 7.5 does this

Ais sensor next to the throttle body

I smell mine burning. Been scared it brake fulid but its not. Dam ecm and I know it.

I need your help 🫤 my truck is treating me like shit