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my mustang randomly dies while going down hill in neutral

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Old 10-17-2011, 07:30 PM
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like the title says my 1992 mustang lx 5 speed has been dieing while going down hill in neutral.Im not too sure what the problem is, the only suspicious thing that has happend is that my coil wire arks out.( i know this because i was checking a wire next to it when it zapped me). any ideas?
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Old 10-17-2011, 07:47 PM
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Engine cut-offs that can be reproduced by driving on steep inclines are most times related to the fuel tank. Extremely low quantitys of gas can cause it, but fox's are known for having weak baffles in the tank.
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Old 10-17-2011, 08:22 PM
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ive had it happen right after putting a half tank in
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Old 10-17-2011, 08:31 PM
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i forgot to mention when it dies it does not shake or make noise. all the lights are still on and starts up right away.
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Old 10-17-2011, 09:09 PM
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Neither of which discount the fact that it's almost surely your tank causing the issue. Your coil problem is just a coincidence, which also needs replacing.
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Old 10-17-2011, 09:27 PM
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so i should buy a new tank im guessing?
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Do not put car in neutral while going downhill...problem solved.
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