Random stalling

Tiny
TOM ANSON
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  • 1996 FORD F-250
  • 7.5L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 210,000 MILES
Just a few weeks ago around the time the weather started to get hot, truck will randomly stall. Only seems to be when it is warmed up. There is no consistency in the stalling, could be at highway speeds just cruising, or while accelerating or slowing down, and also at idle. Usually takes a long crank to get it to start after stalling, maybe two or three five to ten second cranks. Only slight power loss on the front fuel tank at slight throttle, not enough to have any issues getting up to speed in traffic. Back fuel pump is bad and has been for awhile, have not been able to get my hands on a fuel pressure gauge yet due to lack of money after bills and all. So just wondering if anyone may have heard of the problem and may be able to single it down a little or know if it is fuel or a overheating sensor maybe? Considering the lack of tools. Thank you.
Thursday, June 21st, 2018 AT 8:40 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen this problem on these trucks the switching valve for the tanks going bad causing the engine to stall I would change the fuel filter fist though. Here is a diagram to show you what you are in for when changing the filter out. If you are short on funds you can bypass the valve and just use the one tank should be okay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, June 22nd, 2018 AT 11:57 AM
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Thank you very much it is greatly appreciated. I will look into it tomorrow, and let you know the results. Thank you again, it has been a headache lately, haha. Been doing research constantly and have yet to find anything to narrow it down, thank you.
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 AT 10:41 AM
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KEN L
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No problem. I have dealt with this before. Happy to share the information. :)
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 AT 12:05 PM
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So have not had a chance to get down there an look around, but was able to rent a fuel pressure gauge and ran a test tonight, was able to get any fuel pressure, did not go through the work after that of starting it, since I know it runs, and want to deal with the no fuel pressure with engine off key on first, but have not had time to crawl under to check fuel filter and the selector, as its been too dark outside by the time I have a chance to.
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 AT 11:00 PM
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KEN L
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Okay, it sounds like we are on the right path to fix the problem. Let me know what happens.
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 AT 12:39 PM
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TOM ANSON
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Oops accidentally said I was able to get fuel pressure, I meant to say I was not able to. Sorry about that I should have paid more attention, haha.
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Sunday, July 1st, 2018 AT 4:49 PM
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KEN L
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Okay, it still sounds like the switching valve to me. They had big problems with them. Ford has them in stock.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 11:53 AM
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TOM ANSON
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Alright, I will look around for prices, an go from there. Thank you again.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 5:10 PM
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KEN L
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Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 12:23 PM

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