1997 f150 v6 4.2 wont start

Asked by Jerry Aug 16, 2021 at 10:34 AM about the 1997 Ford F-150 XL LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just replaced both head gaskets. now it won't start. it tries to but then it will
back fire and a little smoke comes from my air cleaner.

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