1987 Ford E-Series Van won't start

1987 FORD E-SERIES VAN
10,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOUBLED631
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I am looking to purchase this vehicle. Therefore, I don't know too much about it.
I have been told it stalls and won't start when it gets hot or after you have driven it awhile.
When it cools down it will start and run fine again.
I am not sure if this is a common problem and can be repaired relatively simple, or if it is a serious problem and costly to repair?
Sep 17, 2008 at 4:38 AM
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RASMATAZ
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To find out why it won't start after driven for awhile do below

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors-
Sep 17, 2008 at 4:45 AM
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