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1987 Ford Aerostar Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Wheel, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on August 19, 2009

1987 Ford Aerostar not sure why it wont run

Electrical problem
1987 Ford Aerostar 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles

the van was running then quit, just wouldnt start. it will start with starting fluid sprayed in the intake,but wont stay running, the fuel pump runs when i jump power to it, but still wont start without starting fluid. could the injectors not be working?
Avatar Asked by markeldo

Answer

Replied on August 19, 2009

Check the fuel pressure with a gauge to rule out the fuel pump and also could be the injectors not pulsing.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on August 19, 2009

the pressure is good from the fuel pump, what would cause the injectors not to pulse?

Tiny Response from markeldo
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Replied on August 19, 2009

The computer's injector/s ground drivers.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on August 24, 2009

so the computer needs replacing or is it repairable? where is it located?

Tiny Response from markeldo
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Replied on August 24, 2009

The computer is located under left side of the dash above wheelwell

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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