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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-13-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

Hi All,

I think I have fixed the issue by replacing the cap. I refilled system and so far no issues.

I do have one concern still and that is the lower radiator hose is still relatively cool in...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-12-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

Hi All,

Two quick questions, seeing that this truck has the fancy electronic thermostat, can you still test the thermostat in a pot of boiling water?

Would a bad overflow tank cap not allow...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-08-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

Yeah, drivers side. Near power steering pump. Has electrical connector going to it....:mad:
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-08-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

Seeing that this motor has the electronically controlled thermostat. What is the best way to test it, if any?
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-08-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

Not sure what dtcs is but I do not work the truck very hard. If anything I baby it.

Any thoughts on why lower rad hose would be cold?

If thermostat was stuck closed, i wouldn't expect heater to...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-08-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

That Is correct.
No cap on radiator. Just expansion tank
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-08-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

Anyone?

Thanks in advance
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-07-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Posted By Cleric40
2002 2.3L Interesting coolant problem

Hi All,

Quick background: 2002 2.3L 93k miles 5 speed

I am having an interesting cooling problem and I have searched Google and forum to no avail. I first noticed the problem when I saw a small...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-20-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,325
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 Hard Starting w/ P0171

Update:

I did do another fuel pressure test.

While running the pressure read approximately around 40psi, but I did notice that the gauge was leaking a little, and I wasnt able to get it any...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-18-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,325
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 Hard Starting w/ P0171

Update:

So I changed the fuel filter and nothing has changed. Still hard to start even when priming the fuel pump and system.

One thing to note that I thought was strange was the system didnt...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-17-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,325
Posted By Cleric40
Re: 2002 Hard Starting w/ P0171

So I had my friend who is a mechanic give me a quick fuel pressure check.

He was doing it quickly on his lunch break so his answers werent very clear.

He wasnt sure of the ford specs for the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-14-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,325
Posted By Cleric40
2002 Hard Starting w/ P0171

Hello All,

My 2002 2.3l (77k miles) is having trouble starting warm or cold. It takes multiple cranks to get it to start, but once started the truck runs fine. This hard starting occurs in...
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