88 f150 delays starting and stalls

Asked by Ben Aug 21, 2017 at 08:46 PM about the 1988 Ford F-150 S Standard Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when i go to start my 88 f150 it will delay starting but
when it does start, if i don't give it gas it will stall out. i
think it might be a starter but i don't think it's an alternator
because it doesn't stall out once it's in drive only at the
initial start

1 Answer

Brian answered 7 years ago

Id start by checking your fuel filter and then check the fuel pump. Du hear it prime when u turn the key?

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