2001 F150 check engine light comes on and vibrating on acceleration not while coasting?

Asked by GuruVX8LY Aug 16, 2018 at 12:45 PM about the 2001 Ford F-150 XL Extended Cab 4WD SB

Question type: General

Driving to an appt. yesterday about 25 miles one way and noticed shaking
upon acceleration. Does not occcur while coasting at all. Check engine light
came on flashing and then off and on again intermittently?

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OJ answered 5 years ago

Could be a sign you are in need of a tune-up, with plugs not firing causing a miss. If the check engine came on, there should be a code set. Have it read at a local auto parts store. Chain outlets do it for free.

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