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87 5.0 Dies out

Old 05-14-2005, 04:43 PM
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I have a 87 mustang gt that dies while driving i have change tp sensor i have change the coolant sensor I have distibtor cap and rotor i have change the ignition coil and starter coil new wires and plugs any sugestions?
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Old 05-14-2005, 05:51 PM
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Default RE: 87 5.0 Dies out

check the mass air flow sensor and the tfi module, common problem in mustangs
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Old 05-14-2005, 08:52 PM
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I just change the distribtor out so i have to get it back in time it's out of timming now.
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Old 05-14-2005, 09:22 PM
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make sure u use a timing light.
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Old 05-15-2005, 12:01 AM
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i would replace the ignition switch
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Old 05-15-2005, 12:03 AM
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does your speedometer work?
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Old 05-15-2005, 01:45 AM
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How about the fuel pump relay?
That could be another one to look at.It could get hot and fail then work again.
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Old 05-15-2005, 12:59 PM
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I am still down after installing my new distributor i have to get my buddy to set it for me .
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Old 05-15-2005, 01:05 PM
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i would replace the ignition switch
i told you this is your problem bc my dad had the excatlly the same problem and this fixed it
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Old 05-15-2005, 03:50 PM
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i took it to a ford dealer the did a diganostic test it came back stating to do a fuel cleaning and a new stator and ign module so that why i choose to do this off of their findings but after the new distribtor i can't get it back into timming any suggestions
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