Ford F-150 (2004-2008) :: 2006 - Fuel Scent Inside Of Cabin After Tune-up
Feb 18, 2011
I am working on a 2006 (production date 05/06) F150 quad cab 4x4 lariat with the 5.4 3V. I replaced all the plugs last week(and only 3 broke off) replaced the air filter and standard tune-up issues. Now when it starts up it will get a faint scent of fuel inside of the passenger compartment.
I have checked all of the fuel rail connections and the fuel injector seals for any leakage, Checked for any vacuum leaks, Checked for exhaust leaks, Double checked all electrical connectors. Everything that I have checked is as it should be with no sign of leakage or malfunction.
I can't find any source of the smell under the hood or under the truck. Thought maybe a fuel injector o-ring but can find no evidence to support removing the fuel rail. (leakage) Kinda at a loss here. Getting ready to go to lunch and start back afterwards.
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Note- when i drive it is most definitely coming from the middle to rear of the truck. But I'm not ruling out anything. I have looked underneath the truck and the differential is dry and the driveshaft area near diff is dry. No leaks. I have not checked fluid in diff. Is there an easy way for these trucks? I have read and heard about adding an additive? The noise starts at about 10-15 mph all the way up to 80. I've never taken it past 80 but I'm sure it's still there.
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