Ford F150 - Gauges Maxing out during Startup

rjkjoe · **Posted:** Tue Nov 30, 2004 10:52 am

When I start my truck all of my guages max out and then go back to 0 and then they start working again. Anyone else had this problem?

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Webmaster · **Posted:** Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:09 am

Is it happening all the time? It shouldn't be. My guages did that once after I disconnected and reconnected the battery.

If it is happening all the time, check the battery and associated wires for a loose connection. If that's OK, then check the condition of the battery. This could be an early warning sign of a failing battery.

Do any of the warning lamps stay on (check engine, battery, etc)?

rjkjoe · **Posted:** Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:20 am

No warning lights stay on. I kind of thought it might be an early warning sign of a dying battery because it has been starting slower on cold mornings. Thanks for the reply.

SUPERCREW325 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:32 pm

Mine did that and shortly there after, my battery died. New battery and it hasn't happened again.

scjmc · **Posted:** Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:42 pm

Mine does it maybe once every 2 weeks.

rjkjoe · **Posted:** Wed Dec 01, 2004 6:09 am

Threw in a new battery and problem solved!

Thanks for the input!

majkowskid · **Posted:** Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:15 am

hmmmm... i have a BRAND NEW 04 heritage and i just noticed that it does this every once in a while.
the only reason i notice it is because the speedometer swings from 0 to 120 REALLY quick.... then returns to zero.

my truck is going in for rear end service monday... i guess i should tell them about this??

scjmc · **Posted:** Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:55 pm

I would at least mention it.

Ford F150 - Gauges Maxing out during Startup

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