1987 Ford F150 Electrical Problem

1987 FORD F-150
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K SHOCKLEY
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My '87 F150 has a 5.0 V6 with 160,000 miles and a manual 4-speed. While sitting at a light, my truck stopped running and everything shut off - lights, radio, etc. I have checked the alternator, battery, starter, and solenoid and they are all fine. I replaced the ignition switch, but it did not help. I do not have power to anything in the truck, it is like I don't even have a battery in it. From what I have found, I think it is the ignition module, but would like to get an experts opinion.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and God Bless!
Feb 3, 2007 at 4:29 PM
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it does sound like an ignition module to me as well before you replace it run a jumper wire for your positive connections and see if u get any power to anything if u do its the module i also see this problem with a bad neutral saftey switch in ford cars
Feb 3, 2007 at 5:25 PM
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K SHOCKLEY
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Shameless,

Thank you for your reply and advice. Could you give me a little more details on how to check to see if I get power by installing a jumper? I am not sure where to hook up the jumper. Also, what can I do to check my neutral safety switch?

Thanks again!
Feb 5, 2007 at 3:25 PM
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