Ford Repair: starting problebs, fuel pressure gauge, oxygen sensors

Question
I HAVE A 2001 FORD F150 8 CILINDER IT ,IS HARD TO START IN THE MORINGINGS AND WHEN I COME OUT OF WORK ITS HARD TO START TO CAUSE IT IS COLD Again ,it will turn for LIKE  minute but wont start the second time it will start but smells like gas after its on like if it didnt burn the gas at first ,theres no gas leaks ,i had a scanner,installed ,i got a cod efor both o2 sensors runnig lean and the egr high ,do you think the o2 sensors  pro vent the truck from starting in the morinigs


Answer
Epitacio,

The oxygen sensors have no affect on a cold engine so no that is not your starting problem. However, that code may indicate that your fuel pump is bad and not providing enough fuel during startup.  Also, you may have a bad EGR flow sensor known as a DPFE sensor. It monitors EGR flow which may be causing your EGR high code.

I would leave the truck at the garage overnight and allow the mechanic to install a fuel pressure gauge then let it sit overnight. Have them try to start it first thing in the morning to catch it in the act.

Good Luck!!