On 5 Mar 2007 17:55:57 -0800, "Rich" > wrote:

>On Mar 4, 9:59 am, "Mike" > wrote:
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>> >I have a 1993FordExplorerwith a 4.0 L that started stalling while
>> > driving about six month ago. It shuts off like someone turned the
>> > key. Originally you could push in the clutch and immediately restart
>> > it without a problem. The occurrence is very random and there is
>> > never anything common between occurrences. It used to happen only one
>> > time during a day until about two weeks ago when it happened twice
>> > within about 10 minutes. It took about 10 minutes each time before it
>> > would restart. Both those times, even though it died like the key was
>> > turned off, it acted like it was out of gas when I was trying to
>> > restart it and then all of the sudden it would start like normal. The
>> > problem seemed to start about the time the vehicle was run extremely
>> > low on gas. Since then the following has been done: fuel filter
>> > replaced, tune-up performed (plugs and wires), fuel pump and EEC
>> > relays replaced, MAF sensor cleaned and the IAC valve inspected. The
>> > service shop where it is taken says there is never an error code in
>> > the system when I bring it in. The vehicle is currently unsafe to
>> > drive with this condition. Any suggestions as to cause and solution
>> > are greatly appreciated.
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>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Rich
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>> Has anyone checked the fuel pressure yet ?- Hide quoted text -
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>The shop tested the fuel pressure during one of its visits and said it
>was okay. It is so random it might have been fine during that test.
>I would like to put a fuel pressure gauge on on it so I can monitor it
>while driving but havn't figured out what to purchase and where to
>install it. I know it probably goes on the fuel rail or maybe I need
>to install a tee fitting to make it work.

Monitor the ignition too. Loss of spark is cause for more than of
shutdown complaints. Paraticularly if its abrupt like someone turning
off the key. You can duct tape a timing light to the windshield to
check.

Don
www.donsautomive.com