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Stalls Intermittently after warming up

Tiny
1994PROBEGT
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  • 1994 FORD PROBE
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
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  • 80,000 MILES
I have the car listed above (GT model) that has just recently started stalling after driving or idling for a while. I've already changed the plugs and replaced the fuel pump with no change in behavior. From a cold start the engine starts and runs fine. Once you drive it for a bit (like a minute or so) or just leave it idling for a couple of minutes the car will stall. The first time is stalls you can start it right back up and keep going. As the car warms up more it becomes increasingly more difficult to actually drive without stalling. It always will start up though.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 9:48 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

This could be a distributor issue. It was a very common failure for this issue back in the day.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Does it start right back up after it shuts off?

Roy
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:06 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it starts right back up after it shuts off.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM
Tiny
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That would eliminate a fuel delivery issue. That would point directly to a spark issue.

Roy
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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Thanks a bunch for your reply. I looked at the image uploads with the distributor diagrams. Any suggestions on troubleshooting steps? Or other resources that may point me in the right direction? Thanks!
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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Aside from verifying power to the distributor, you would need a scope to monitor the signals to the ECM.

Do you have a scope?

Roy
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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I do not. Is it something I could buy or am I better off taking it to a shop you think?
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:19 AM
Tiny
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It is much cheaper for you to have someone check it for you.

Roy
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:21 AM
Tiny
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Will do. Thanks a bunch for your prompt replies.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:25 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:28 AM
Tiny
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Solved: Just wanted to post an update here. The issue was solved by replacing the distributor. All good now.
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 4:30 AM
Tiny
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Fantastic. Good job.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 4:33 AM

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