Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford F-150 Lightning Models:
Ford F-150 Lightning Problems
Ignition Coil Failure Due to Excessive Spark Plug Gap
An illuminated Check Engine Light could indicate that one or more of the ignition coils has failed due to excessive spark plug gap. To fix this problem, the ignition coils that have failed, the spark plugs, and all coil boots should be replaced.
Oil leaks from intake and valve covers
Oil leaks can develop around the intake manifold gaskets and valve cover gaskets.
EGR system tubes can break and cause leak/noise
Tubes for the EGR system (exhaust gas recirculation) can break, causing an exhaust leak and noise under the hood.
Power Steering Pump/Gearbox Problems Due to Fluid Contamination
Failure to change the power steering fluid can cause the fluid to become gray with metal particles. The contaminated fluid can damage the power steering pump resulting in a growling noise when the wheel is turned; the damaged pump will require replacement to eliminate the noise.. Life of the power steering gearbox and pump will be shortened if the fluid is not serviced regularly.
Spark Plugs May be Difficult to Remove
Our technicians tell us the spark plugs in this engine can be very difficult to remove. Ford has issued a service bulletin (08-7-6) to address this issue, which includes a recommended procedure on how to remove the plugs. Failure to follow the recommended procedure can result in the one or more spark plugs breaking off in the cylinder head.
The recommend procedure is as follows. Using this procedure will greatly reduce the chance of bre...
Ford F-150 Lightning Recalls (Recent)
Vehicle With Installed Southern Comfort Running Boards Recalled Due to Board Lamp Failure
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The courtesy lamps on affected running boards may overheat when exposed to moisture and road salt. Overheating may cause the lamps and boards to melt or start a fire. Dealers will replace the wiring harness for these running boards.
Learn more »Ford Explorer Sport Trac Recall 07V336000
Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Learn more »Ford Recalls 1992-1994 Vehicles for Belt Tension Issue
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Ford has recalled certain 1992-1994 E and F Series vehicles due to improper tension in the accessory drive belt. On some vehicles, the belt can detach from the pulleys, which can cause multiple system failures. Dealers will install a new tensioner pulley, drive belt, belt guide, and idler pulley.
Learn more »Ford F-150 Lightning Questions and Answers
my check engine light on my 1993 lightning has been on for over 3 years now.i had it checked out with my garage,an he told me the code it through was for the EGR valve.so i replaced the part myself...
i'm replacing my EGR valve,an it says on your web page tells me to clean the egr system.what do i use to clean egr system out with.an what do i clean.besides the ports.the ports is where the hole i...
i just went to my local repair shop to see if the check engine light thats on is still reads the egr valve.it does.the scan machine he used said egr isn't opening.what would cause this to happen.h...
How do i get the fixture off to replace the bulb?I found 2 screws in the tailgate jam but still cant take it off.
The engine is sometimes wanting to accelerate when I am not pushing on the gas. It does it in all the gears. If it is in drive it will go up to 40mph. Is this a major problem?
Ford F-150 Lightning Stories
LOTS OF POWER, JUST NEEDS SOME ADJUSTMENTS WITH EXHAUST AND INTAKE FROM FACTORY
I've had a '94 Lightning for six years now & will never let it go. At 150,000 miles it is very reliable with scheduled maintenance.
i think its a fun truck love to beat ricers with it
Have had truck from day one, Had services done early from trans flush,rad flush, p/s flush, rear end drain & change, brake fluid also. Like way it handles around the slow traffic. Inter cooler was recall changed, along with crusecontrol. MPG 12/18