Does your Ford F150’s air conditioning smell bad? This article will provide you with some quick and comprehensive list of causes to help eliminate your truck’s foul odor. This guide is broken down into three sections: AC Smell Reference Table Smell Type Potential Causes Sweet Leaking Engine Coolant, Leaking Refrigerant Mold, Mildew, Fungus Clogged Drain … Read more
P0020 is a rarely seen OBD II trouble code that can affect the Ford F150. It’s a variable valve timing (VVT) related code, indicating a wiring issue with the bank 2 camshaft actuator “A.” P0020 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your F150’s oil as soon as possible. P0020 is a generic code, … Read more
P0001 is a rarely seen OBD II error code. It indicates an issue with your Ford F150’s Fuel Volume Regulator (FVR) Control System. P0001 is usually caused by a wiring problem or issue with the fuel volume regulator. The most difficult issue with diagnosing the fuel system is getting to the parts. P0001 is a … Read more
P0200 is a common OBD II error code that can occur in the Ford F150. It indicates an issue with your truck’s fuel injection system. Specifically, the fuel injector circuit is out of range (in terms of voltage). Ford F150 P0200: Quick Info Definition P0200: Injector Circuit Malfunction Frequent Symptoms Check engine light, engine misfire, … Read more
Your Ford F150’s electrical system provides early warning signs of possible trouble. Each of those warnings has a unique error code to help with the diagnosis. P0234 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the F150. In layman’s terms, it indicates a potential problem with an engine’s forced induction system, and you … Read more
P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Ford F150. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your truck’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are stored. The most common reason … Read more
Some Ford models have a dedicated heated mirror button, and others don’t. If you are reading this article, the odds are that your Ford F-150 doesn’t have a dedicated button to heat the mirrors. Quick Answer: Use the rear defrost button to activate the heated mirrors. Some newer models will have a dedicated button to … Read more
If your Ford F150 has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your truck gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine what’s causing the hum. Ford … Read more
2H, 4A, 4H, and 4L describe different drive modes in which you can engage your Ford F-150’s four-wheel drive system. We’ll briefly explain what each means so you can get you navigating slippery terrain as soon as possible. F-150 Drive Modes: Quick Reference Drive Mode Best For 2H (2 Wheel Drive, High Gear) Everyday Driving, … Read more
If your Ford F150’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your truck’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing your F150’s broken AC system: … Read more