2013 f150 5.0 Very difficult to start. Cranks for a long ...

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Is the possibly under a recall for this vehicle?

I can check. What's your VIN?

1FTFX1EFXDFB01199

Got it, thanks. No this truck doesn't have any recalls for this.

Ok, thank you. I have noticed that the problem doesn't exist when the engine is warm. Starts very hard when cold, but if I were to drive it for 15 minutes to say a gas station it would fire right back up with no issue. Still think it is a wiring problem?

I think it's a problem with the fuel pump which damaged the wiring so you'll need to check the fuel pressure on cold start. When it's warmed up it will work better.

Got it. Thank you. Do you have a ball park figure of what that might run me at a dealership?ok. thank you for your assistance. Do you have a ball park idea of what that would cost me at a dealership?

Sorry for the delay. Our system is acting funny today. The dealer would probably charge you around $900 for parts and labor.