Intermittent when warm will not start

Tiny
RICKGUERRA21
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
My truck will run like a champ then it will occasionally not start. Example; run it for thirty minutes to an hour, then park. At times will not start, it will crank but just kind of sputter, I give it gas no effect. Try again and again same thing. Wait thirty minutes to an hour, then it will start right up and run like a champ. I have changed out the engine temperature sensor, new fuel filter and fuel pump Relay. The fuel pump itself is twenty years old. I think my fuel pump is going bad, but mechanics say that it passes the pressure test. Going crazy over here.
Saturday, September 16th, 2017 AT 12:07 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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We need to isolate which system is failing so we can proceed. First check the fuel pressure to see if the pump is working.

Here is a guide, if you do not have a gauge you can rent one for free from the auto parts store:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

If that checks out look for spark at the plugs, here is a guide to help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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