prairieranger
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- Vehicle Year
- 2003
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- Ford
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- Automatic
About 2 months ago, I was out running errands and after about the 3rd stop when I got back in the truck it cranked over but then stalled. I got out fiddled with the gas cap opened the hood like I knew what I was doing and after about 5 minutes it started right up without any problems. I bought a new gas cap because I know that can be an issue. The problem did not repeat until last week when it happened the same way on two different days. I took it in and had the local Ford dealership look at it. They could not duplicate the problem and there were no error codes when they hooked it up. They said they couldn't guarantee anything but suggested switching out the idle control valve...for $188. I have found how to clean it...might try that first.
I have about 40,000 miles on the truck...nothing very strenous. Automatic transmission.
To describe what happens a bit better...I turn the key over and the truck starts for about 2 seconds and then shuts off. The lights are fine and everything comes on with no problem. This only happens after I have made a few stops lasting anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes. It has happened a total of three times.
Any thoughts? Your suggestions are appreciated!
I have about 40,000 miles on the truck...nothing very strenous. Automatic transmission.
To describe what happens a bit better...I turn the key over and the truck starts for about 2 seconds and then shuts off. The lights are fine and everything comes on with no problem. This only happens after I have made a few stops lasting anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes. It has happened a total of three times.
Any thoughts? Your suggestions are appreciated!
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