1989 Ford E-Series Van fails to start sometimes

139,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STUDIOBOY76
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most of the time the van starts and runs very well. every once in a while it will just refuse to start. the engine cranks normally, but will not start. if i wait for 20 minutes after it won't start, than it will finally start out of nowhere. i can hear the fuel pump prime when i switch on the ignition, but it still won't start. please help. these starting problems occur after i have been driving the van.
Sep 7, 2008 at 4:37 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check for spark
check for codes
possible spark module
Sep 7, 2008 at 11:15 PM
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