1989 Ford E-Series Van hard to start when engine is hot

1989 FORD E-SERIES VAN
19,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SJENGELBART
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after driving for a while engine is up to temp, stop turn engine off , engine will not restart for five to ten minutes. van has a new starter,it acts like the battery is dead but after afew minutes it starts as normal.
Sep 18, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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[quote:1c7ee0ec09="sjengelbart"]1989 Ford E-Series Van V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 190,00 miles

after driving for a while engine is up to temp, stop turn engine off , engine will not restart for five to ten minutes. van has a new starter,it acts like the battery is dead but after afew minutes it starts as normal.[/quote:1c7ee0ec09]

Check / clean all electrical connections, starting @ the battery terminals & starter.I recently had a similar thing happen on my '90 model & although the battery cable ends appeared to be clean & tight, the connections weren't really very good.
Oct 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM