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Not Running
Will not start
JOSEPH MCCLAIN
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1987 FORD F-150
4.9L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES
Motor will start by putting gas in air intake, but goes dead after burning gas. Idled rough before shutting off.
Fast idle when it gets gas.
Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 AT 8:09 PM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,643 POSTS
Hello,
Can I ask if you hear the fuel pump running in the tank if the key is turned on without cranking the engine over?
This guide will help us get started:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
Please run down this guide and report back.
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