1999 ford 5.4 symptoms engine light on. rpm high. brakes seem difference harder, O/D light on shift blinks, black smoke from tail pipe. jars when put in reverse a lot and a little when put in drive. engine light goes off the truck runs great this is an intermittent problem

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Asked by catmale Feb 06, 2015 at 04:27 PM

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1999 ford 5.4 symptoms engine light on. rpm high. brakes seem difference harder,  O/D light on shift blinks, black smoke from tail pipe. jars when put in reverse a lot and a little when put in drive. engine light goes off the truck runs great this is an intermittent problem

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Take the vehicle to a local auto parts store and have them read the codes in the computer (usually a free service) and post the trouble codes here and we will try to help you. Do NOT buy any parts on the advice of the parts store personnel.

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