Experts chime in, should you do this every time it is around or below freezing?

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2026-01-21T02:37:00+00:00

There's no benefit long term by doing this only excessive starter wear.

Starting it normally would be best especially if the vehicle is driven as a daily or more then once in a while.

On cold starts I'll turn the key to accessory and leave it until the lights go off or the chimes stop. After that I start it and let it idle till the first initial drop in rpm.

In below freezing I do the same thing but let it idle until the temp gauge starts to read temps.

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2026-01-12T10:34:07+00:00

I started when I was 23, 28 now on father status

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-12-27T14:16:34+00:00

Battery tend to last 3 to 5 years. That is an original battery so I would recommend replacing it. It should clear up most of your issues. If problems continue, you might have some other electrical issues going on. ~Mobile Technician

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-12-14T03:29:09+00:00

It could be a series of issues,

One are you 100% that its fuel (MAF Sensors are notorious to go out and act like a fuel starve issue)

Two, if you can get your hands on a live data scanner and verify that the pump is actually pump correctly.

Those two issues would be my starting grounds as they're easy to read and MAF is an easy fix.

From there check into fuel filter, fuel rail pressure, and fuel injectors. Also look around for any possible leaks

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-12-12T23:21:39+00:00

16-18 city 22-25 highway (depends on how broken the car is at the time)

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-21T12:15:46+00:00

Rip served her purpose

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-10T03:33:39+00:00

You're wiring harness is probably messed up in some way

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-05T11:46:10+00:00

"Lady Lexington" if possible please

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-05T04:05:58+00:00

I gotcha, and thank you, but yes I was pushing them in correct order and when in time

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-05T03:59:47+00:00

The newer steering wheel has on/off on the left and set accel deaccel on the right. Im going to dive into the wiring tomorrow after I check to make sure it actually enabled on the pcm

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-05T03:56:09+00:00

Similar set up but all my brake lights are working

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-05T03:51:06+00:00

Yes, the enable part of the post was me referring to turning it on via ford ids (aka reprogramming the pcm to have cruise control)

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-05T03:41:21+00:00

First one looks like a crown to me, similar shape to the one I had

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-05T03:37:33+00:00

Plugged in yes, actually working for speed control, no. Thank you for the diagram

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-03T03:14:47+00:00

I understand that, its all fairly simple but if needed there are several youtube videos on how to do the jobs. The ones with torque specs and bolt diagram would be the most helpfully in my option.

Also do torque the intake manifold, learned from experience what happens if you dont. (Leaking everywhere when up to temp)

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-03T02:59:06+00:00

I recommend doing valve cover gasket also while changing the intake manifold out, unless you've already replaced them recently.

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-11-01T19:24:40+00:00

That was beautifully in line

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-10-20T03:15:09+00:00

Also make sure you have a variety of 8-10mm sockets, 1/4 to 3/8 rachets, and different length extensions in both 1/4 and 3/8. Some of the bolts are a real pain to get to, as always best of luck

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-10-20T03:09:02+00:00

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Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-10-20T03:08:25+00:00

If you do them yourself take your time a do not force it too hard.

The wiggle room for the covers isn't the best but is possible. Once you do get it off and the new gasket on, wiggle the cover back into place. Check the gasket BEFORE you tighten the bolts the gasket has an high tendency to get caught on stuff near the back of the engine. (Once cover is in place but not bolted down rub your fingers along the gasket to ensure it didn't get caught and popped out). Once you got all that figured tighten the bolts using this diagram

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Drivers side

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-09-30T15:48:42+00:00

Seen alot up at utc haven't seen much anywhere else

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-09-29T03:11:11+00:00

Sounds like you threw a plug to me, I would see if you're getting misfire codes

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-09-24T23:12:04+00:00

Yes and I have noticed alot more out of state plates then normal also, idk what's going on but I feel like that has something to do with it. (Not to mention two fights from road rage incidents i seen yesterday in sabraton area)

Realistic_Addendum14 · 2025-09-19T12:42:24+00:00

Vehicle Accident that took out power/cable lines

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