This is horse trailer related because I'm suppose to haul out w/ horses for an overnight on Sat but have concerns. I've got a time slot in the truck repair shop on Mon for my '99 F-250, V-10 SD Ford. Today my neighbor who runs an Import Auto repair gave me his hunch based on what I told him. First, the Ford dealership checked the electrical systems this a.m.- starter & battery were fine. Anyway, neighbor thinks I may have a fuel pressure regular problem/hot soak restart issue. My question is this- if that is the problem, can I get stranded? I just noticed this last week when running errands and then again today which is partly how neighbor came to his hunch. Truck does fine with long sits inbetween starts. But is there a point where the whole regulator goes "kerplunk" and you get no pressure and are sunk, have to be towed or do waaay more damage?
I am trying to weigh the odds between skipping the overnight event an hour away at a state park verses going. Hunches? Odds takers??? (Make your comments easily understandable because I am a girl and engine challanged!! )
Posted 2006-09-08 6:03 PM (#48149 - in reply to #48148) Subject: RE: Fuel pressure regulator, 99 F-250, V-10
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Mine has been doing the same thing, the most that could happen is consumption would go up, IF it is a regulator. you may notice lack of power or misfires long before it leaves you stranded and one hour each way won't hurt none. BUT DO WHAT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH. Don't do it because "I SAID" It is your truck and you have the feel for it.
Posted 2006-09-08 6:16 PM (#48150 - in reply to #48148) Subject: RE: Fuel pressure regulator, 99 F-250, V-10
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Originally written by Kansashoss on 2006-09-08 4:01 PM
This is horse trailer related because I'm suppose to haul out w/ horses for an overnight on Sat but have concerns. I've got a time slot in the truck repair shop on Mon for my '99 F-250, V-10 SD Ford. Today my neighbor who runs an Import Auto repair gave me his hunch based on what I told him. First, the Ford dealership checked the electrical systems this a.m.- starter & battery were fine. Anyway, neighbor thinks I may have a fuel pressure regular problem/hot soak restart issue. My question is this- if that is the problem, can I get stranded? I just noticed this last week when running errands and then again today which is partly how neighbor came to his hunch. Truck does fine with long sits inbetween starts. But is there a point where the whole regulator goes "kerplunk" and you get no pressure and are sunk, have to be towed or do waaay more damage?
I am trying to weigh the odds between skipping the overnight event an hour away at a state park verses going. Hunches? Odds takers??? (Make your comments easily understandable because I am a girl and engine challanged!! )
OK, its horse trailering "related", perhaps in a way that isn't immediately obvious (-:
Trailering tends to increase underhood temperatures, and can aggravate "hot soak" or "hot soak re-start" issues.
Some suggestions;
a) Ask this question in the truck forums.
b) Avoid hot start situations, i.e. drive it there, park it, start it cold the next morning, drive home.
c) Use tow/haul mode and overdrive lock-out if you have it. This will generally keep all your fluids and whole engine compartment cooler.
Odds taking ?
I'd say a very slim chance of getting stranded and a low/no chance of causing any consequential mechanical damage before monday.
In the longer term; This might be a failure that is starting out intermittently, over time it could get worse, i.e. occur at lower temperatures, after running for shorter times, etc., but still no consequential mechanical damage.
Whatever the odds (probabilities) consider what you will do IF it totally quits. My guess is that if it will start then it will make the 1 hour drive, but have the cell number of someone who can (and is willing to) help you.
Fuel pressure regulator, 99 F-250, V-10
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