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2000 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Vacuum leak, Fuel injector.
Mileage: 105,000 miles.

Asked on November 10, 2011

Trouble code P0171 --System too lean (Bank 1)

What does this code & discription mean
Avatar Asked by hardog013

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Replied on November 10, 2011

The air fuel ratio has more air than it should and not enough fuel. It could be the result of an O2 sensor, a vacuum leak...

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
57,318 answers provided
Replied on November 10, 2011

Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:

1.Vacuum leaks

2.EGR and PCV valve.

3.Low fuel pressure.

4.Dirty fuel injectors.

5.Mass Air Flow Sensor.

6.Oxygen Sensor

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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