Code P1233, kicking/sputtering and when I came to a stop the car turned off?

CESAR VILLARREAL

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2001 FORD MUSTANG
3.8L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

So, I was driving home and when I pressed the gas the car felt like it was kicking/sputtering and when I came to a stop the car turned off on me so I waited a couple minutes and I tried to turn it on and surprisingly it did. So, I rushed home before it turned off again. It was throwing code p1233.

The parts I changed so far are the Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Driver Module, Fuel Filter, and Coil Pack.
Any Ideas?

It would barely start before I changed the coil pack but now it starts fine, and the coil pack is the last part I changed.

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,690 POSTS

Did you clear the codes after changing out he fuel pump and driver?

Faulty Fuel Pump Driver Module: The FPDM may be malfunctioning, leading to improper fuel pump control.

Blown Fuse: A blown fuse in the fuel pump circuit can trigger this code.

This code may help us as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-on-what-causes-an-automobile-to-sputter-and

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please go over these guides and get back to us.