1987 Ford Thunderbird Stalling

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KAT0802
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Having issues with Thunderbird stalling... works much better when it is cold outside (and we're talking -30 cold weather) It will not do it all the time, and it starts to shake before hand. It also 9 times out of 10 starts up right away again. I have to sit with my foot on the gas and the break when i'm at a light, that seems to prevent the stalling for the most part.
Ignition module apparently solved the issue just 2-3 years ago, however, shouldn't those things last a while longer? and is that maybe just part of the problem? Another idea was the ignition thermostat? Something is getting to hot and shuts off, perhaps?
New transmission in this car, engine is great, etc...
Any ideas would be awesome!
Thanks!
Nov 30, 2006 at 6:28 AM
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CATCH_15
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Run a fuel pressure test. If it's low, the fuel pump is probably bad.
Nov 30, 2006 at 6:35 AM
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KAT0802
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Any ideas why the cold weather would help this?
Nov 30, 2006 at 6:43 AM

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Run a fuel pressure test. If pressure is low, the fuel pump is likely failing and should be replaced.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1987 Ford Thunderbird reports intermittent stalling that is less frequent in very cold weather. The car shakes before stalling, usually restarts immediately, and holding the accelerator at stops mostly prevents it. An ignition module was replaced a few years earlier, and heat-related ignition parts were also suspected. The expert advised testing fuel pressure and said a low reading would point to a bad fuel pump. The owner then asked why cold weather improved the symptom, but no further reply was given.

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