Why does my truck have difficulty starting when it is cold outside?

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I have a 1994 ford f150 with the 4.9L I6 and the colder it gets the harder (more times to crank) it is to start the engine. Any idea what I should be looking at?

Bad oxygen sensor? If so why would it be hard to start in the cold and not when it is warm outside?
Other things to look at ???
I forgot to add, the cranking power is always there with the battery. When it is cold, the more I crank it the closer it gets to starting, til it actually starts. What would regulate the amount of fuel for starting an engine? Fast Idle works.
 
common for every auto to start hard in cold, think bout the oil thats prety cold n frozen has to rush thru the engine, the battery sits overnight thru the cold, u wudnt be as strong if u sat out in the cold all night and had to run first thing in the morning.. just normal, plug the car in and yea..
all normal man
 
start with spark plugs, wires and fuel filter...or check readings/replace the coolant temp sensor
 
how many times does it take more to crank than when its warm?

if its like 2 or 3 extra cranks, i wouldnt worry about it, of course the cold is going to make it harder to start, engines need to be at a certain temp to run right, so theres going to be 2 ends to the spectrum, either too cold or too hot, if its too cold the gasoline isnt vaporizing as easily in the combustion chamber so it takes a little longer plus the engine itself is cold and isnt anywhere near its normal starting temp.

as long as your truck doesnt drain the battery to start and theres no check engine light, dont worry about it.
 
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