OT: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
to rumble hard and die.

Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.

Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?

And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

My F150 did the same thing earlier this summer, and I did the plugs, cap,
rotor, and wires routine, which helped, but the stalling was still here. I
ended up cleaning the idle air control valve, along with the IAC and
throttle position sensor electrical connections. I also cleaned the throttle
body. All of this solved the problem and it has been fine since. My IAC
valve was very crudded up, and I have a feeling that was the main cause of
my problem.

Chris

"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

My F150 did the same thing earlier this summer, and I did the plugs, cap,
rotor, and wires routine, which helped, but the stalling was still here. I
ended up cleaning the idle air control valve, along with the IAC and
throttle position sensor electrical connections. I also cleaned the throttle
body. All of this solved the problem and it has been fine since. My IAC
valve was very crudded up, and I have a feeling that was the main cause of
my problem.

Chris

"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

My F150 did the same thing earlier this summer, and I did the plugs, cap,
rotor, and wires routine, which helped, but the stalling was still here. I
ended up cleaning the idle air control valve, along with the IAC and
throttle position sensor electrical connections. I also cleaned the throttle
body. All of this solved the problem and it has been fine since. My IAC
valve was very crudded up, and I have a feeling that was the main cause of
my problem.

Chris

"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

Has the ignition module been checked? AutoZone will do it for free...


"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

Has the ignition module been checked? AutoZone will do it for free...


"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

Has the ignition module been checked? AutoZone will do it for free...


"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

Get a can of air duster from best buy. It's compressed air in a can used for
cleaning computers. Locate the ignition module in the engine compartment and
take the van for a spin. When it dies, hold the spray can upside down and
spray it onto the module. The mist is VERY cold so don't let it touch you
skin. After cooling the module, try the van again and see what happens.

HTH

Carl


"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

Get a can of air duster from best buy. It's compressed air in a can used for
cleaning computers. Locate the ignition module in the engine compartment and
take the van for a spin. When it dies, hold the spray can upside down and
spray it onto the module. The mist is VERY cold so don't let it touch you
skin. After cooling the module, try the van again and see what happens.

HTH

Carl


"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.

Re: E-150 Dies During Driving
 

Get a can of air duster from best buy. It's compressed air in a can used for
cleaning computers. Locate the ignition module in the engine compartment and
take the van for a spin. When it dies, hold the spray can upside down and
spray it onto the module. The mist is VERY cold so don't let it touch you
skin. After cooling the module, try the van again and see what happens.

HTH

Carl


"Casper" <casper@ghostmail.cc> wrote in message
news:2f77g2hhqcnfhepa27922n3tcesqfkts0u@4ax.com...
> My husband's E-150 van has had a miss and rough idle for several
> months. We finally resolved it by replacing most of the ignition
> parts... ie: wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, secondary
> ignition wires, coil and battery. Now the rough idle and miss are
> gone, but after driving it for approximately 45min to 1hour, it looses
> power and dies. When it dies, the dash guages (oil pressure) needles
> flutter and all turns off. Sometimes it does not die completely, but
> when you step on the gas pedal, nothing happens at all, or it starts
> to rumble hard and die.
>
> Also fixed a minor leak in the gas tank seams, replaced the gas vent
> line and overhead valves. Along with a new muffler/tailpipe and tested
> the catalytic convertor, which tested fine.
>
> Any ideas on what might be the cause of it dying?
>
> And yes, I am starting to have a deep seated resentment towards
> american automobiles, of any brand or model.