1995 Ford F-150 Engine shuts off and restarts (sometimes) wh

Tiny
GATANKJR
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  • 1995 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
Over the last several months my F150 engine dies while driving. I can be doing 50mph, the check engine light comes on, everything else keeps working but the engine dies. Sometimes it automatically comes back on within a second. A few time it completely dies and I have to pull over try for several minutes to restart it. I turns over with plenty of power but the engine will not start. It has been to the Ford service center 3 times in the last 2 months and they cannot get it to replicate the fault, and there is no code in the computer. They tested the fuel pumps and said they were fine. I also changed the plugs, wires, cap and rotor last month. They also did a throttle body overhaul and injector cleaning and replaced the ignition switch. The truck has two fuel tankks with a selector switch in the cab. It does not automatically switch between tanks, I have to select front or rear. It doesn't matter what tank I am on, the problem has occurred while running on both of them. The truck also has an aftermarket alarm and remote start system installed. I quit using it a long time ago because it keeps trying to start the truck even when it's already running.
Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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Is the remote start system "completely" disconnected? If not, the part of the remote system that engages the ignition, my be turning it off. Just a thought. Please advise.
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Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 11:49 AM
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GATANKJR
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No, it has not been disconnected. I just don't use it. Also when the engine dies everything else keeps working, light, radio, heater, etc.
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Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 12:27 PM
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JAMES W.
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I have a remote start on my '98 Windstar. When I push the start button, the first thing the unit does is engage the ignition, then turns the starter. The remote unit is connected between the key switch and the ignition coil. If your unit is still tied in, even though you have the key on, it could still interrupt your ignition if it is failing. It already unlocks your doors by itself, why not the ignition? Mine, if I leave the key in the ignition for just a moment to run in the house an get something I forgot, it will lock the doors on me. I have a spare key in my billfold.
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Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 7:21 PM

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