When it warms up engine loses power and stalls or idles rough

Tiny
RYAN22
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  • 1987 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Engine starts and runs fine. When it warms up engine loses power and stalls or idles rough. Will start right up and continue to idle rough until it gets a little hotter than it dies completlly and will not even crank until it cools down (for one minute or longer).
Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 8:45 PM

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Tiny
DUEYCRAVEN1
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Having similar peoblem with my 302 EFI. Did you ever figure out what's wrong with yours?
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Monday, April 26th, 2021 AT 5:59 PM
Tiny
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Is your engine light on if so pull codes....


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_62217_Test_Connector_Pre96_15_1.jpg



Could be your Control Module that is mounted on the side of the distributor. I say that because it will start back up within several minutes.

Control Module


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_51068_2.jpg



Special Tool needed to remove it


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_24876_2.jpg

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