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1996 Ford E-Series Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Sensor, Spark.
Mileage: 225,000 miles.

Asked on December 30, 2011

Why does my van randomly cut out and not start back up?

1996 ford e 250 5.8 liter engine runs perfectly fine and randomly cuts ouy, no bogging ,no sputtering just shuts down. Then restarts when "it feels like it"
Avatar Asked by doodlebug*10

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Replied on December 30, 2011

sounds like heat sensitive electronic fault bein triggered. cam and crank sensors are big suspects. other ignition parts too. check for spark to verify when it quits.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on December 30, 2011

thank you for your answer i will try that i was also pointed at the mass air flow sensor

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Replied on December 31, 2011

so what about codes from computer. bad maf should set a code.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on December 31, 2011

yes i found out chk engine light is not functioning code is saying 2 bad cells in maf

Tiny Response from doodlebug*10
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Replied on December 31, 2011

code does indicate maf 2 bad cells i believe turns out chk engine light is not functioning

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Replied on January 1, 2012

could be old codes not erased?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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