2005 V6 Starts but dies in a few seconds

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Mar 18, 2012 | 10:51 PM

#11

zanypunk

2nd Gear Member

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 154

From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by b3guy

So a bad alternator could cause a no start problem? I have a pretty strong battery though. Funny thing is it will start the first time you turn it over then die in a few seconds. Any subsequent tries it will not. Starting to think maybe it is fuel related. My wife bought a half tank of gas about 10 miles prior to the initial stall. I tried to siphon the tank but there must be a check valve in the filler tube. I am not sure how to drain the system safely.

What kind of gas station did you wife pumped from? Sounds like a gas problem.

Ps: Propane comes in handy :P

Last edited by zanypunk; Mar 18, 2012 at 10:54 PM.

Nov 12, 2018 | 01:58 PM

#12

Dmb1990

Joined: Nov 2018

Posts: 2

From: TX-Texas

What was the problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by b3guy

I'm dealing with this exact same thing what was your problem? I have thrown a lot at it, new throttle body, maf, crankPS, cam POS sensor, new fuel pump new filter and new thermostat housing..... I'm dying can't figure it out

Feb 26, 2019 | 08:38 PM

#13

Marshallmustang

Joined: Feb 2019

Posts: 1

From: KY

Has anyone found a solution to this problem. I’m having the exact same issue but can’t fix it. Nor can I find a mechanic to fix it either.

Sep 21, 2020 | 09:16 PM

#14

AKmustanggal

Joined: Sep 2020

Posts: 5

From: Alaska

How did you fix this? I have a 2006. Crank no start. It will start first try after hours of sitting but died immediately.

Not the fuel pump, fuel driver module, fuel filter, or fuel pressure switch
New battery

I have spark. Shop changed the spark plugs.

Trying to pull injector rail off.

Also going to try to do a compression test.

I have no codes. Just died, like it ran out of gas. But I had a full tank

Sure would be nice to know what other people found

Sep 21, 2020 | 09:32 PM

#15

Reference

Joined: Apr 2019

Posts: 1

From: Arizona

Fix with mine

Quote:

Originally Posted by b3guy

Hopefully someone can shed some light on this problem I am having with my 2005 Mustang V6. It just died on my wife and after towing home I cannot get it to run. I thought maybe it was a fuel filter so I changed that with same result. It will start but only run for a few seconds the n dies. Feathering throttle does not help nor does giving it gas. Any ideas would be welcome.
Thanks

fuel sensor on the fuel rail was bad.
do not by a cheap one off Amazon.
that fixed mine with the same issue.

Nov 2, 2020 | 05:43 PM

#16

don-ohio

1st Gear Member

Joined: May 2014

Posts: 114

From: ohio

Went out to start 4.0 2005 Mustang convertible this evening.
Started yup really rough. Like spark plug wires crossed. NO CODES! Fuel press av. 38 to 39 psi. Took wife's car to doctor. Three hours later I started it up again. MUCH smoother.
When revving it was smooth, but started to miss at idle at 850 rpm cold.
Missed less as I warmed it up. When it reached full temperature, it didn't miss at idle again. I suspect MAF needs cleaned or coil pack.
Any suggestions or past experience? Thanks!

Dec 30, 2020 | 04:37 PM

#17

Shane Self

Joined: Dec 2020

Posts: 2

From: ca

Maybe a Fix?

All, My son's mustang (2005) had a similar issue. It turned out to be the inertial fuel cutoff switch. We shorted it out and it ran fine. I was perplexed it actually started at all once I found out what it was!

Sep 14, 2021 | 08:24 PM

#18

dmtz

Joined: Sep 2021

Posts: 1

From: OK

FIXED!

Quote:

Originally Posted by b3guy

I know this is a super old thread but it saved my sanity! Thanks everyone for their input. I replaced the fuel pump first— NOPE.. Came here and saw the MAF. Replaced that and VROOM— Car started up. Check engine light came on and is throwing the fuel rail pressure sensor as code but it’s starting up like a champ. I also replaced the fuel filter and lord knows it needed it too. I’ll replace the fuel rail sensor now as well.

Anyway—all that to say THANK YOU to the internet gods and those of you who contributed to the fix.

Jan 19, 2022 | 12:52 AM

#19

Roi

Joined: Jan 2022

Posts: 1

From: Texas

fuel rail sensor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reference

fuel sensor on the fuel rail was bad.
do not by a cheap one off Amazon.
that fixed mine with the same issue.

What made you decide to swap the fuel rail sensor? were you getting "check engine" light and /or codes?

Mar 3, 2022 | 03:34 PM

#20

Paul T

Joined: May 2018

Posts: 26

From: West Virginia

dmtz said his was throwing a fuel rail sensor code. That's why he changed it and that solved his problem. Anyone know what the fuel rail sensor code is?