1988 Ford F150 check engine light/ power issues

1988 FORD F-150
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Engine Performance problem
1988 Ford F150 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

there are times when i start the truck it idles for a few minutes, then starts to surge/stall, the check engine light comes on when this happens, then truck dies....also sometimes when turning on ignition switch i lose ALL electrical...even the overhead cab light....if i juggle the batt cables around sometimes powwer is restored...sometimes not...any ideas?
Jan 31, 2010 at 3:12 AM
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