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i have the same truck its nothing to wory about as long as its not staying on if it is just a sudden flicker when you accel, the CEL light is just a warn as a gas cap warning or one of your 02 censors is bad its a 60$ fix if you do it your self i hope this helps i also notice that i needed a new fuel filter these are just options im just trying to help

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Q: What would cause the check engine light to come on and jsut when accelerating in a 1991 f150 lariat?
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