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1998 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on February 22, 2013

Ford F-150 Noise Problem

Test codes 171 & 174 came up said it is running lean how do I fix







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Replied on February 22, 2013

On a Ford that is nearly always a severe vacuum lean. Listen for a hissing noise when idling and follow it to it's source. They are notorious for sucking holes through large rubber connectors and PCV hoses.

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