1993 Ford Bronco 93 4x4 Xlt V8 351 Will Start Idel Dies After Driving 5 Feet

1993 FORD BRONCO
200,000 MILES
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MATTHEW88
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i have a 93 ford bronco 4x4 xlt v8 351 it will start and idel but dies after driving 5 feet or turning on the headlights.please help
Dec 28, 2012 at 3:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does it start right back up?
Dec 28, 2012 at 4:12 AM
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MATTHEW88
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most of the time yes but sometimes it take a few tries.
Dec 28, 2012 at 4:17 AM
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MATTHEW88
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it does it going foreword and reverse
Dec 28, 2012 at 4:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you ever checked fuel pump pressure? Have there been times that it doesn't restart?
Dec 28, 2012 at 5:12 AM
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MATTHEW88
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I have it said it had ok pressure even under a load.and no eventually it will start most times rite away.I also did a compression test and that was good.I've swapped the battery.I did however put the new alternator I had sitting around for my fir explore 5.0 but if there all 12 volt systems I don't think that's it but it could be.thanks for trying to help
Dec 28, 2012 at 6:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The alt may not be putting out the same amps / volts. Double check to see if they are the same part.
Dec 29, 2012 at 3:05 AM
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