2003 F150- Have to turn key to on but must wait a minute to crank and start

Asked by ubershiezer Apr 27, 2018 at 07:01 AM about the 2003 Ford F-150 King Ranch Crew Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have to turn the key to on and wait up to a minute before turning it the rest of the way to crank and start.  If I do not turn to on and wait before cranking, it will turn over but not start.  Seems to take less time on hot days and longer on cold days.  I do not think it is the fuel system.  I am getting a code about emissions that no one can figure out the exact cause.

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Mine does this too, 3 to 5 minutes in ignition position, otherwise it cranks but no start. No theft light fast blinking. I've replaced cam and temp sensors, ignition cyliner and mechanism on lower column

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