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truck jumps or bucks when goin 70 and 80 mph

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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i have a 2006 ford f150 xlt v8 5.4 150,000kms. when im driving and the spedometer reaches 70mph the truck starts to buck and jump until i reach a speed over 80mph this happens when i am slowly accelerating, if i push the gas harder it doesnt happen anyone have any ideas as to what would be causin this? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..thanks
 
Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Can you get it to do it at the same RPM in a lower gear?
 
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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sorry for the post but it is suppose to be between 70 and 80 kilometers per hour
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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May have a little water in your tank. I'd first try putting Heet or Sea Foam in the tank to see if it helps.
 
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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tried it it didnt work any other suggestions?
 
Old Sep 9, 2010 | 02:20 AM
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brought the truck to ford dealership got the plugs changed and now works fine
 
Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Good to hear.
 
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