Symptom Checks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford RV Cutaway, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Cutaway, and 1995 Ford Club Wagon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Perform the following:
- Check cooling system. If cooling system is overheating, go to ENGINE RUNS HOT (OVERHEATING) symptom.
- On models with Distributor Ignition (DI), check base timing. See appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article below.
- ADJUSTMENTS - 4.9L
- ADJUSTMENTS - 5.0L
- ADJUSTMENTS - 5.8L
- ADJUSTMENTS - 7.3L DIESEL
- ADJUSTMENTS - 7.5L
- Check engine mechanical condition. Check compression, camshaft, valve train components, etc.
- Check fuel delivery system. See FUEL SYSTEM in appropriate appropriate I - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article below.
- Check Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. See EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS in appropriate I - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article below.
- Check Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system. See EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS in appropriate appropriate I - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article below.
- Check air injection. See EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS in appropriate I - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article below.
- SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (4.9L)
- SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (5.0L)
- SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (5.8L)
- SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (7.3L DIESEL)
- SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (7.5L)
- Ensure transmission is functioning properly.