1995 Ford F-150, 4.9L 6 cyls with Fuel injection,
Failed emmision test with high hydrocarbon (two times higher than the
allowed limit).
The truck had its ICM module replaced about two years ago. The ICM
failure was gradualy starting with rpm dip to almost zero while at
idle, and this became more frequent before the complete failure of the
module. An after-market module was installed (not made by Ford) and it
was working fine for a few months. Then similar things happened again,
i.e., the rpm dip to very low while at idle. This may happen once a
week or so, not very often.
The truck was not on daily use for three months before the emmision
test (probably driving once a week for 20 miles).
It is suspected that the ICM replacement might be the cause of the
emmision failure.
Any idea and suggestions are highly appreciated.
The OTHER Kevin in San Diego - 03 Sep 2005 02:46 GMT
>1995 Ford F-150, 4.9L 6 cyls with Fuel injection,
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Might just need a new catalytic converter.
Steve H - 03 Sep 2005 06:17 GMT
High HC is unburned fuel; a weak spark can be the cause or many other things
could be a simple as a weak spark; coil or bad compression.

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rayfromky@webtv.net - 07 Sep 2005 00:58 GMT
use some 108 octane booster . it will pass.