1981 Ford F-150 Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Spark, Spark plugs.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.
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?
Answer
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
Replied on May 5, 2013
You cant scan for a code in these old trucks
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