Vehicle Dies

FORD F-150
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JWH532
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I have a 1997 Ford F-150 XL 4.2 L.
I was traveling at 45 MPH when it just died.
It now does not start.
I have no fuel at shreder valve, nor do I have spark.
Does anyone have any idea of what could be wrong?
All fuse are good. Relays not sure.
Apr 15, 2007 at 7:29 AM
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SHADYSTANG
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did it restart after being left alone for a bit? If so you have the same problem I havein my mustang 1997. I finally found my starter went bad and upon replacing that I am seeing a 12.5 volt read on my starter with the key off. This leads me to my starter relay in which I am hoping it might be. I'll keep you posted on if this works
Apr 16, 2007 at 2:51 PM
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JWH532
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No it does not start yet It turns over great.
Apr 16, 2007 at 2:54 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Any power at the ACC side of the ignition switch?
Apr 16, 2007 at 7:54 PM
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JWH532
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Since the the radio works when key is in ACC side I would say yes
Apr 17, 2007 at 5:25 AM
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MERLIN2021
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see if you can find the cam sensor and check the wires out. Same with the crank sensor.
Apr 17, 2007 at 8:42 AM
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JWH532
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Problem has been solved. I wound up taking it to shop. They found a dead short in the power to the PCM. A wire in the right rear of engine compartment
got too close to exhaust manifold causing the short.
May 2, 2007 at 2:46 PM
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