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1981 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Spark, Spark plugs.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on February 12, 2013

Ford F-150 Fuel pressure Problem

Why does my 1981 Ford F150, with the 4.9L inline 6, stall out when decelerating or coming to a stop?
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Replied on February 12, 2013

scan for codes and check fuel pressure first. if carbed it may need an overhaul due to alcoholl in todays fuel

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on May 5, 2013

You cant scan for a code in these old trucks

Tiny Answered by 1981Ranger
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Replied on May 5, 2013

Might want to pull your spark plugs and if they need replaced i would go ahead and get a new set of ignition wires along with a new coil and cap and rotor after i did this my half ton has been running fine

Tiny Answered by 1981Ranger
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