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2002 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Trouble code, Engine.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.

Asked on February 4, 2012

How do i know if my crank position synchronizer is bad on my 2002 f150 because its not idling correctly.

The engine light is on and the code came back with an 02 sensor I replaced it, didn't work. The reason why I think this is the issue is because a friend of mine was having the same issue with his truck and his mechanic replaced it. My friends truck runs fine now, so before I replace it I would like to know how to test it. It looks to be a pain to do. Thank you
Avatar Asked by fpierce

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Replied on February 4, 2012

What is the exact trouble code you are getting?
After replacement of the O2 sensor, is the trouble code the same?
Did you check the O2 sensor circuit?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on February 4, 2012

Ok I went to get the codes read here's what I got p1131 p1151 p0171 and p0174

Tiny Response from fpierce
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Replied on February 5, 2012

P1131 O2 sensor not heating.
P1151 same as above
P0171 & P0174 lean mixture.

With all these codes i would be checking the air flow meter first.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on February 5, 2012

Did you test the O2 sensor circuit? When a sensor is replaced and it is not responding, it could be a open circuit instead of a faulty sensor.

mhpautos is corrct about the MAF being a possible cause.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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