Engine problems

Tiny
RISTONE7
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1996 Bronco, Eddie Bauer, 5.8 engine, auto transmission 134000 miles. Just recently I have started having problems. When I furst start up, it starts and runs fine, but after I drive to wherever, and turn off the engine, when I attempt to restart, the engine coughs and sputters, trying to stall out. Once recently, it wouldn't even start at all for a very long time and several attempts. When finally restarted, the engine misses and sputters for a period of time, then seems to clear itself and run smoothly. Can you give me any idea of what is going on, and how to cure it?
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 AT 11:42 AM

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Tiny
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Does the check engine light come on at any time?
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 AT 9:57 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the engine light was blinking then steady. But then after a couple of restarts it goes out.
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Thursday, July 12th, 2007 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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When the check engine light comes on, it means that there is a fault and the PCM has stored a code (or several).

If you are able to aquire a scantool to retrieve those codes, then those codes would be the clues we need to diagnose the problem. Let us know.
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Thursday, July 12th, 2007 AT 7:57 PM

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