Dan_T_Mustang

This morning I was turning the car around and the engine shut off while I was putting it in reverse. If not the fuel filter, what could cause this problem?

I just got the car so I have no idea when the last time the fuel filter was changed.

Some help would be nice,

thanks,

g2_5point0

won't hurt to change it, but you might as well do a tune up if you dont know when that stuff was changed. plugs, plug wires, oil, etc...

as for your shutting off deal, it could be a mess of things. you'll probably need more specifics to get a better diagnosis. car is warm/hot? any codes? etc..

Dan_T_Mustang

Very true, hm and it happened in the morning when it was fairly cold in tempurature. What are the symptoms of a defect fuel filter though?

mjr46

don't throw parts at it..............when prob occurs if it won't start right back up , check for spark or fuel, a plugged fuel filter would cause hesitation, expecially at WOT.

Dan_T_Mustang

It starts up everytime and what does "WOT" stand for...

primetime5.0

wide open throttle

Dan_T_Mustang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAtw25o3tIA

anyone know if this process is the same for 94-95 mustangs or what are the differences?

NoGo95GT

Should be the same. Pretty simple: Jack up the rear of the car, depressurize the system, Disconnect the two fuel lines, pop out the filter. Although it would be a good thing to replace it since it is so cheap, like MJ said, you need to figure out what you are dealing with. I would take your car to a local parts store and run codes(for free). A no start problem could be several issues: bad TFI module, Hall Effects Sensor in the Dizzy, loose connection, bad fuel pressure regulator, bad fuel pump, clogged fuel filter, dirty Mass Air-flow sensor, etc. Verify your problem and go from there. Throwing random parts at your car in an attempt to solve the problem=waste of $$. Been there done that!