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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Mustang / April 2006Mustang dies out upon warming the engine
I have a 88' Ford Mustang GT 5.0. I've changed the fuel filter, the spark plugs, the air cleaner, and the distributor, but it still dies out after the engine gets warm. Any ideas of what's going on -- NIck > I have a 88' Ford Mustang GT 5.0. I've changed the fuel filter, the > spark plugs, the air cleaner, and the distributor, but it still dies > out after the engine gets warm. Any ideas of what's going on? What do you mean 'dies out'? Do you mean it wont idle but otherwise runs fine? Like it stalls when you pull up to a stop? If so, on the scant info you give describing problem, I suggest replacing the IAC. Also called Idle Speed control & Idle Air ByPass valve. located on the throttle body. If a California car, also clean the MAF. Why did you change the distributor? The shotgun fix is replacing the ignition module... was that the idea? Remember that module needs heat conducting grease. If you are keeping this car, I suggest, at least, a Haynes book. You are going to need it...that car will have it's share of niggling little faults that come with age... relatively easy to find and fix, but requires knowledge of its systems. Better still a Ford shop book.  SignatureYeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price you pay..DEAL with it! >> I have a 88' Ford Mustang GT 5.0. I've changed the fuel filter, the >> spark plugs, the air cleaner, and the distributor, but it still dies [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >faults that come with age... relatively easy to find and fix, but >requires knowledge of its systems. Better still a Ford shop book. Just a question, but if the distributor was replaced, was the timing set right? Would that cause stalling? Not my area but the thought came up. -- Spike 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok; Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound audio-video... See my ride at.... Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/davescar_7_11_05_002.jpg Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/Engine_rebuild_006.jpg You should also check fuel pressure "when it dies out". The guage kits are less than $20 from Harbor Frieght. I replaced the electric pump in my '90. And FOUR times after that over the next 3 or 4 years. Finally purchased a Ford pump (and not a Checker Auto unit) and it has been fine for the last 3 years. hank >I have a 88' Ford Mustang GT 5.0. I've changed the fuel filter, the spark plugs, the air cleaner, and the distributor, but it still dies out after the engine gets warm. Any ideas of what's going on? |
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