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Some random issues


08hybridok

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Vehicle Year
1999
Transmission
Automatic
So I have some general issue question that covers more than 1 topic; I'd like to ask all in one post; but if I need to post to each heading I will.

99 3.0FFV

After filling my AC with a recharge/conversion/oil kit, some mornings right after starting I get a little groan/squeal from up front (I'm assuming the compressor). Best way to describe is a cross between the infamous Ford powersteering growl & the squeak you can get when you 'creap' the breaks at a light.
Did I overfill, even tho it's in the right range, or something else?

Possibly related, when I turn the knob to Max AC, it starts blowing harder for a few seconds (I assume changing from outside to recirc), but then redirects to the defrosters.
Related, or is it a switch issues, or ???


My fuel gauge seems to be over reading more frequently lately. I started noticing a few months ago I'd park with say 1/2 tank, then next morning I'd have nearly Full reading; but in a few miles back to normal. Lately is seems to stay fuller longer.
Right now I've gone ~200 and still have over 3/4 tank. I'm guessing weather/temps might be a factor. I did change the fuel filter when I bought it 7 months ago. Other ideas?

My Theft light has stayed on about 3 times in the last 2 months after starting. The first times I turned off, and back on & it was normal. This last time I was curious and continued my morning drive. It stayed on for about 1/4 mile, then started blinking slower than the normal flash. After about a mile or so it stayed out.
Anything to be concerned about?
I had keys made/programmed at the dealer when purchased also, so I don't know if it will start with an un-programmed key.



Completely unrelated, my kids school needs to light up the inside of a semi-trailer; bright enough to load/unload in the dark. Is there something to run off what ever the truck provides, and/or with a generator (dual purpose/voltage lighting?)


Thanks for any/all suggestions/advise!
 
"After filling my AC with a recharge/conversion/oil kit, some mornings right after starting I get a little groan/squeal from up front (I'm assuming the compressor). Best way to describe is a cross between the infamous Ford powersteering growl & the squeak you can get when you 'creap' the breaks at a light.
Did I overfill, even tho it's in the right range, or something else?"

possible over charge you need to hook up a manifold gauge set and check pressures on hi and low side pressure will change with temp outside so look for chart online (i can't remember what they should be off the top of my head).



"Possibly related, when I turn the knob to Max AC, it starts blowing harder for a few seconds (I assume changing from outside to recirc), but then redirects to the defrosters.
Related, or is it a switch issues, or ???"

you need to check vacuum canister and vacuum line going into cab also all vacuum lines that lead up to that point.



"My fuel gauge seems to be over reading more frequently lately. I started noticing a few months ago I'd park with say 1/2 tank, then next morning I'd have nearly Full reading; but in a few miles back to normal. Lately is seems to stay fuller longer.
Right now I've gone ~200 and still have over 3/4 tank. I'm guessing weather/temps might be a factor. I did change the fuel filter when I bought it 7 months ago. Other ideas?"

possible sending unit? not 100% sure though






"My Theft light has stayed on about 3 times in the last 2 months after starting. The first times I turned off, and back on & it was normal. This last time I was curious and continued my morning drive. It stayed on for about 1/4 mile, then started blinking slower than the normal flash. After about a mile or so it stayed out.
Anything to be concerned about?
I had keys made/programmed at the dealer when purchased also, so I don't know if it will start with an un-programmed key."

don't know enough about patsto even speculatew
 
Just filled up, had like 154mi on odometer, took 9.4 gal. (I think my tanks is ~19 for a extended cab?)
So it's way off :(

So 16.38 MPG, but take into account my 16" tires, it's about 10% off, so that affects the speed & odometer right, so 16.38 = ~18MPG. Better than the 14's I was recording a few months ago!
 
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