Ford Bronco 2 will run but when on the road the engine will stall out. What is the cause of this?

I have an 88 Ford Bronco 2 4x4 2.9L V6 with a rebuild engine and transmission. This problem started in the summer while on the highway I notice that at first the gas pedle felt loose then the engine light went on and I lost accleration. At first I when I tried to get it to start it would turn over but would die. But it started up the next day and didn't have a problem until it happened again. I replaced the ignition modular, gave it a tune up, replaced the battery, and replaced the fuel pump in the gas tank. The problem still persists and to make it worst its intermittent which makes it difficult to find.



I was wondering if it could be the computer for the truck and how I could troubleshoot it.



Thank for any help.Ford Bronco 2 will run but when on the road the engine will stall out. What is the cause of this?i had a 1978 ford that did same thing, i don't know if your vechicle has the same type of comp. but i had mine replaced and never had problem again. save yourself heache and money and have it replaced. leastways if it still does it, you will know what you replaced.Ford Bronco 2 will run but when on the road the engine will stall out. What is the cause of this?
YOU NEED TO CHECK THE IGNITION CONNECTION ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE BLACK CONNECTORS GETS HOT AND LOSES CONTACTS.

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Ford Bronco 2 will run but when on the road the engine will stall out. What is the cause of this?checkyour timing it may be off if you had it rebuilt it could be off or the teeth on it could be shot
My first car was a 86 Bronco II I got from my older brother. Try replacing the emergency fuel cut-off switch. We had to replace mine twice (before I got it). For some reason alot of them mess up. They trip when they shouldn't. We kept thinking it was the fuel pump until a friend of ours told us that he had the same problem a few years before. I would talk to a good mechanic friend first, because I cannot remember what the labor was like for the "procedure", but the price of the part isn't bad when you get it from a salvage yard.Ford Bronco 2 will run but when on the road the engine will stall out. What is the cause of this?mechanic,,, check it,Ford Bronco 2 will run but when on the road the engine will stall out. What is the cause of this?
check the timing it is to far advance retard the timing some check with timing light
your fuel sensor is bad are has a bad connection.Ford Bronco 2 will run but when on the road the engine will stall out. What is the cause of this?
Timing has nothing to do with an intermittent stall problem.

I would guess a fuel cut off switch would stay off till it was reset.

A "mechanic" would have a tough time with an intermittent problem. Thy get $60 / hr. in my neighborhood.

does this happen more in summer than in cooler weather ??

I don't know how your temps. are as I don't know your location but will try a little guesstimating here. The clue was summer, I would offer you are experiencing "vapor lock",all the symptoms point that way. It is caused from gasoline overheating and vaporizing in the fuel line. Trace your fuel line from the carb.,I am guessing you have one on an 88, and see if it comes near the exhaust manifold at any point. If so you need to put some metal cooling fins, two or three, in the area. Metal paper clamps or aluminum clothes pins or some such. Something to remove the heat from the fuel line.

When it stalls immediately put some water on the fuel line and it should start as soon as you cool it .. Get a squirt bottle, like you use for window cleaner, and put water in it.
Yep it could be the emergency cut off switch. Sound like you did some unnessary parts replacing.

Or it could be they fuel pump relay. If they start going bad they heat up and stop working. Then cool down and work again. Get they relay replaced. It's cheap and it's probably 20 yrs old anyway. Replace the relay 1st. Then get the switch checked if the relay didn't fix the problem
sounds like its the igntion module it get warm then turns off thus shuting down the motor
I'm thinkin' you should take it to dealership and have computer tested or see what they think
Im gonna say you have not ckd to see if all the ground for your sensors or the ecm got put back where they belong or they could be loose.another thing a open or intermitent throttle positionig switch could be causing your problem.

why dont you try startin g it up and then move your harness around by the module by the distributer or the throttle switch.if it makes it quit ck your connecters.another thing that will make it quit is if your oxygen sensor wiring is making contact with the exhaust,if its just intermitent its good to ck that.

brain failure on these is seldom,usually if it fails its due to wiring exposed causing it to short out or if it someone welded something on youir truck without disconecting it first

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purposes. Select two or three performance measures and track them for

2-3 years. What trends can you see developing?Ford uses hundreds of performance measures for controlling?What the he!! are you talking about. Your question makes no sense. Hundreds of preformance measures for controlling what??? Do you even know what you're talking about or are you just trying to sound smart??? And what do you mean with trends??? Yes the motors are making more power now than they did in the 80's does that help with your question?

How much did you pay to get the spark plugs changed on your Ford Expedition?

I got a quote of $450 and figured that is outrageous. It's a 1998 Ford Expedition 4x4, 5.4. I would change them myself but way to difficult. ThanksHow much did you pay to get the spark plugs changed on your Ford Expedition?That sounds about right. I have done many of these and it is about a four hour job. You have to remove all the coils and also the fuel rail. With quality spark plugs and the applicable labor, you are definately in the ball park. Call around and get some quotes from other shops and you will see.How much did you pay to get the spark plugs changed on your Ford Expedition?
I would have charged $20 dollars plus price of spark plugs

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How much did you pay to get the spark plugs changed on your Ford Expedition?you guys are both getting RIPPED OFF no it should not cost that much. unless you are buying spark plugs made of diamonds or something. do it yourself, you will save a fortune. good luck!How much did you pay to get the spark plugs changed on your Ford Expedition?
try to go other mechanic and see what is up. I always compare to differernt mechanic and got good deals. My is the tahoe and got it for $250 for them to replace the spark plugs. Some of the spark plug is too costly because of the brand name.How much did you pay to get the spark plugs changed on your Ford Expedition?I have been told they charge $175 plus parts. If you know a little bit about cars you can do it yourself, just need about a foot long of 3/8" or 1/2" extensions and about 1/2 a day to do it, The hardest plugs are the ones towards the back and you need to disconect the fuel injector lines to maneuver your hands and the tools. The spark plugs themselves are no more than $50. I would just spend some money on the tools I need (about another $50) and do it myself.

Is there an article out there that shows what auto workers make at ford and honda?

I know ford workers get paid more. I used that in a paper and now need to cite an article please help.Is there an article out there that shows what auto workers make at ford and honda?Very interesting! I would have looked at it the same way.

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What type of problems does a Ford Contour present?

Is it a reliable car, or is it as bad as its cousin Ford Escort?



Please, I need to know.What type of problems does a Ford Contour present?We are on our 3rd Ford Contour. They do have their small glitches but over all they have been very reliable. You must pay attention to tire wear and they do sometimes wear a little faster on the CV joints but overall I think that you will find them to be inexpensive to maintain and comfortable to travel in.What type of problems does a Ford Contour present?
yea. contours have got some problems

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What type of problems does a Ford Contour present?whatever ones you are havingWhat type of problems does a Ford Contour present?
I heard they both had its own major weak points.What type of problems does a Ford Contour present?ford suck they are nothing but a p.o.s in my book CHEVY ic #1

What are some adjustments I can make to the engine of my 1997 Ford Explorer?

I have a 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8 AWD. I want to make some adjustments to the engine to increase the power and horse power. I have heard of something the explorer has that is used in the mustang but the mustang one you have to buy and for the explorer, its already in there. I want an inexpensive way to increase horsepower and i Know i can for this car, but how? Thanks!What are some adjustments I can make to the engine of my 1997 Ford Explorer?here are the simple and easiest improvement for your 5.0, first K%26amp;N air filter, more HP? go w/ K%26amp;N air induction, now you are breathing better, next get rid of the waste(exhaust) X pipe or dual exhaust, also dump the cats if your state does not require emission testing, then any high flow muffler, then the next step burn all that new fuel completely, larger plug wires, brass/copper distributor cap and a hotter coil (msd), the last thing would be a power chip for the computer, these are my simple mods i offer all the time!!

How much would it cost to make a Roll Bar for a 1979 Ford Bronco?

I am currently looking for a Factory Roll Bar (GT Bar) for my 1979 Ford Bronco but am having trouble finding one because they are very rare. Approximately how much would it cost to make my own roll bar? It would be a 4-point roll bar, and it would require about 21 feet of steel pipe, plus the pipe connectors. Thank you.How much would it cost to make a Roll Bar for a 1979 Ford Bronco?http://www.car-part.com/



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Roll bars are tricky to make and an un qualified person should not attempt this as lives are on the line. Any local certified welder can do this and I will not begin to quote a price for them But I charge around $500 Labor plus material .