Wait hours or next day, it starts, runs awhile, and quits

FORD AEROSTAR
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1987 Ford Aerostar mileage: 101,000. While running, engine just cuts off and won't restart. Wait hours or next day, it starts, runs awhile, and quits again. no spark when it quits I can hear the fuel pump runnig ok when it's running it runs fine
Sep 10, 2007 at 5:30 AM
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Seems like the ignition control modules would create that kind of problem when heated up. NExt time it happens, pull it off throw it in the freezer for a half hour and throw it back in to see if it then starts. Have seen computer do similiar on other models.
Sep 10, 2007 at 5:38 AM
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