# \#f150 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/f150/1605.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2014 F150 EPS Malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-f150-eps-malfunction/196360)
**Author:** [@j.evon0096\_185270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.evon0096_185270)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-f150-eps-malfunction/196360 "2024-09-22T21:22:28Z")
I recently took my truck out on a road trip and about 500 miles out, the power steering decided to bail out on me. I tried taking it to some local mechanics but they just plugged in their scanners, charged me $80 and sa… --- ## [Transmission Oil Cooler Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-cooler-flush/190018)
**Author:** [@sullivan.king10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sullivan.king10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-cooler-flush/190018 "2023-04-09T18:59:20Z")
Doing my first transmission rebuild and I hear a lot about the trans oil cooler Is the can flush worth it? Am I forced to shell out for a new part to avoid ruining the new trans with contamination? --- ## [1985 Ford F-150 starter won’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-f-150-starter-won-t-engage/160610)
**Author:** [@GeraldBurnette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldBurnette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-f-150-starter-won-t-engage/160610 "2023-04-09T04:48:00Z")
When you turn the key, there is a slight click but the starter does not engage, and then it’s just like the battery is disconnected – the lights won’t work, the dome light does not come on, etc. If I disconnect the batt… --- ## [4R70W Transmission Failure, Weird Ring Gear Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4r70w-transmission-failure-weird-ring-gear-damage/189536)
**Author:** [@sullivan.king10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sullivan.king10)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4r70w-transmission-failure-weird-ring-gear-damage/189536 "2023-03-11T02:20:24Z")
Doing a rebuild on a 97-03 model 4R70W, during teardown it became apparent that the Ring Gear attached to the output shaft, had some unusual wear. 4 teeth on the outside of the ring gear, look like they had been shaved … --- ## [Reinstalled Distributor, Now It Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinstalled-distributor-now-it-wont-start/124073)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinstalled-distributor-now-it-wont-start/124073 "2023-01-08T08:31:48Z")
1987 Ford F150, 5.0L, 302 v8 automatic, 120k miles. I removed my distributor so I could replace the pip sensor (stalling when driving is the reason behind this). I reinstalled it and thought I liked everything back up a… --- ## [F 150 with intermittent problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-with-intermittent-problem/185689)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-with-intermittent-problem/185689 "2022-09-02T02:33:17Z")
2013 f150, 110k miles, 5.0 liter engine. About a year ago I started the truck one morning and the radio did not come on. The info screen in the center of the instrument panel also went off. Speedometer and tach still wo… --- ## [1984 f150 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-f150-won-t-start/185832)
**Author:** [@crmaust93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crmaust93)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-f150-won-t-start/185832 "2022-08-24T20:15:56Z")
I have an 84 f150 5.0 302 auto that I can’t figure out. It ran fine until a week ago and now it won’t start. It has new fuel pump, fuel line, fuel tank, sending unit, carburetor, coil, plugs, wires, and ignition module. … --- ## [Question about rear anti lock brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-rear-anti-lock-brakes/185953)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-rear-anti-lock-brakes/185953 "2022-08-22T14:27:15Z")
A few days ago on a clear dry day some idiot pulled out in front of me and I had to lock it down it went to fish tailing the first time in ever all the years I owned the truck. I may be wrong but I thought rear anti loc… --- ## [Vibrating 2017 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2017-ford-f-150/185154)
**Author:** [@vibrationatlowspeeds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vibrationatlowspeeds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2017-ford-f-150/185154 "2022-07-09T23:13:47Z")
vibration at low speed 20mph also when holding speed at 40 mph ??? ford dealer no help --- ## [Voice Recognition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voice-recognition/184890)
**Author:** [@harrisonpd\_160690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisonpd_160690)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voice-recognition/184890 "2022-06-29T00:38:48Z")
I realize that it has taken me 8 years to ask this, but is there any adjustment I can make to get my vehicle to understand my verbal responses. When using the voice commands, for example “Read Message” when I get a text… --- ## [Hole in Oil Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-oil-filter/180170)
**Author:** [@bluf\_177823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluf_177823)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-oil-filter/180170 "2022-04-16T22:48:21Z")
\-Today, Saturday, out of state, Oso Blanco found oil splatter on the F-150 tailgate and elsewhere, then discovered a hole in the truck’s oil filter. :grimacing: Oso travels on paved roads, highways, and, rarely, on gra… --- ## [2002 Ford F-150 turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/183387)
**Author:** [@Bill02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/183387 "2022-04-05T00:19:21Z")
2002 Ford F150, Engine turns over but wii not start. Iput in new fuel pump and fuel relay. Carb. is not gettig gas. --- ## [Crank won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-wont-start/182994)
**Author:** [@Shonna-Berry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shonna-Berry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-wont-start/182994 "2022-03-15T14:04:34Z")
1996 F150, 5.0L 5-spd 4x4 Crank no start, ambient temp has no effect Plug in the diagnostic scanner clear DTC’s it starts every time, starts for the rest of the day, runs smooth and strong, the next morning crank no st… --- ## [Random and rapid knocking sound from driver front area of the truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-and-rapid-knocking-sound-from-driver-front-area-of-the-truck/182554)
**Author:** [@honeycutt424\_176095](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honeycutt424_176095)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-and-rapid-knocking-sound-from-driver-front-area-of-the-truck/182554 "2022-02-26T00:37:43Z")
So last month a sound developed while slowing down and it sounded like someone banging the inside of a steel drum with a hammer. the knocking sound is very rapid and only lasts 5 seconds before going away. i had the truc… --- ## [Overheating issue, need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-need-help/177898)
**Author:** [@honeycutt424\_176095](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honeycutt424_176095)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-need-help/177898 "2022-02-17T23:07:53Z")
2002 f150 4.6 At first the heat stopped working then a few days later I notice the truck would over heat at stop lights or in slow moving traffic. I tested the fan clutch and the fan had plenty on resistance when the en… --- ## [Help, it's sprayed Transmission Fluid again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-its-sprayed-transmission-fluid-again/182057)
**Author:** [@Stlouisx50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stlouisx50)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-its-sprayed-transmission-fluid-again/182057 "2022-01-31T13:27:38Z")
So I had the transfluid and filter changed at a trans shop, drove it home 1hr away, no issues. Then went to pick up a 6x6 today (2nd time driving since the change) and noticed in my mirror a fog towards the back. Stopp… --- ## [F-150s are piled high and waiting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150s-are-piled-high-and-waiting/180958)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150s-are-piled-high-and-waiting/180958 "2021-12-18T22:27:17Z")
Ford F-150s are currently being heavily advertised on local television and I checked and found 50 new trucks within 50 miles of me here in North Mississippi. I was amazed. I thought there was a shortage of popular vehicl… --- ## [2013 F150 power window mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943)
**Author:** [@dannyschneider1313\_178390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyschneider1313_178390)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943 "2021-12-06T22:37:13Z")
2013 XLT Crew Cab 140,000 miles, Here is my story… A while back my front drivers side window quit working, the rest of the windows still function properly. Checked my fuses and they were all still good. I then pulled th… --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 AM radio doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-am-radio-doesn-t-work/180706)
**Author:** [@jkittson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkittson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-am-radio-doesn-t-work/180706 "2021-11-18T03:30:09Z")
am radio will not worrk --- ## [Frame Rust Opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rust-opinion/162078)
**Author:** [@Robbie\_Payne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robbie_Payne)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rust-opinion/162078 "2021-11-12T08:20:40Z")
Hey CarTalkers! Need some input on what is clearly pretty serious frame rust damage on my 2006 F150. Looking for input on the safety aspects concerning driving this truck. --- ## [Best car customizing software?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-customizing-software/180479)
**Author:** [@404FordF150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/404FordF150)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-customizing-software/180479 "2021-11-06T23:57:05Z")
I have a 1990 Ford F150 XLT Lariat. I’m wanting to customize the looks of it. Kind of likes Ken Block’s Hoonitruck. But I can’t find a single website that has my model of truck, or even anything like it. Does anyone know… --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 shut down after battery light illuminated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shut-down-after-battery-light-illuminated/180311)
**Author:** [@StevenmDartt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenmDartt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shut-down-after-battery-light-illuminated/180311 "2021-10-29T22:54:03Z")
Driving down interstate 75 or so dash lights went out and then the engine shut down. Battery light came on drove to about ten more miles filled the gas tank then pulled out of the gas station. The lights went out veh shu… --- ## [What is an “old car”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-an-old-car/180047)
**Author:** [@Tracyhodes\_177722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracyhodes_177722)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-an-old-car/180047 "2021-10-24T16:39:52Z")
Hi. I probably fit in the “nut” category but I am 50 year old woman and I live in downtown SF. I have a 2011 Ford Escape that we have only put 32,000 miles on in 11 years. I don’t want a new car but I am worried I am bei… --- ## [Grinding and Popping Noise from Front L Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-and-popping-noise-from-front-l-wheel/179789)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-and-popping-noise-from-front-l-wheel/179789 "2021-10-07T00:40:32Z")
'14 F150 3.5 EB FX4 On my way home from work at about 35mph began hearing a grinding noise at first then like a binding and popping noise coming from my front left wheel/CV shaft area. Happened 3x and I was able to get … --- ## [Whistle/Howl Sound at Certain Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-howl-sound-at-certain-speeds/82337)
**Author:** [@56wrestler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/56wrestler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-howl-sound-at-certain-speeds/82337 "2021-09-27T09:23:16Z")
I have 140,000 miles on my 2005 F-150 and for the past year I have noticed a somewhat high-pitch whistle or howling sound coming from either the front or underneath. The pitch and volume continuously varies as though it … --- ## [Stripped Thread for Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-for-alternator/179460)
**Author:** [@jacob\_PNW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacob_PNW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-for-alternator/179460 "2021-09-20T09:56:10Z")
Hey Everybody, First post here. Having a little issue with my old but dang reliable 1984 ford f-150. I just replaced the alternator as it was going out and the top insert thread attaching the alternator to the engine b… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-paint-peeling/179339)
**Author:** [@1chief1369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1chief1369)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-paint-peeling/179339 "2021-09-14T15:30:55Z")
My son is in the military and upon his return in 2018, from Afghanistan he bought 2018 Ford F-150, Blue Pick-up Truck. He bought the truck nears his military post in Alabama, I know the first time he found paint peeling … --- ## [EcoBoost Trans Fluid Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecoboost-trans-fluid-level/179167)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecoboost-trans-fluid-level/179167 "2021-09-05T18:47:33Z")
I recently purchased a '14 F150 w/ 3.5 EcoBoost. I’ve been experiencing hard shifting now and then and suspect it may be due to it running w/ an excessive amount of trans fluid. I have checked the underside dipstick off … --- ## [Engine stops when slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-when-slowing-down/67446)
**Author:** [@mklink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mklink)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-when-slowing-down/67446 "2021-08-29T16:20:17Z")
I have a 2005 Ford F150. The engine soimetimes quits when I slow down to stop for a stop sign or slow down to make a turn. I shift into neutral and it starts up and I am on my way again. This is an intermittent proble… --- ## [Outdoorsy Image May Be Costing You](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outdoorsy-image-may-be-costing-you/178726)
**Author:** [@harrisonpd\_160690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisonpd_160690)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outdoorsy-image-may-be-costing-you/178726 "2021-08-15T03:05:32Z")
OK - You reported the fuel efficiency impact of rooftop carriers. Can you tell us what the fuel efficiency benefit is to having a bed cover on the back of a pickup. I have a TuXedo cover on my 2014 F-150. Did it pay f… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/f150/1605.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=f150)