• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

Car dies when...

  • Thread starter Thread starter NEEDA5.0
  • Start date Start date Aug 9, 2004

NEEDA5.0

Founding Member
Jun 13, 2002
563
0
0
Aug 9, 2004
#1
  • Aug 9, 2004
  • #1
For some reason when I put the car in gear, forward or reverse, the rpms drop which I expect but then it dies. Is this a fuel problem? It did this about two years ago and changing the fuel filter fixed it. I would try this again but I've only driven the car 6,000 miles in the past two years. Will an adjustable fuel pressure regulator help? Is 42 PSI about right?

Thanks!
 
S

stunner6910

New Member
Oct 31, 2003
580
0
0
43
south texas
Aug 9, 2004
#2
  • Aug 9, 2004
  • #2
i had the exact same problem just last week and i fixed it already, well, it hasn't come up anymore. for the most part, change out your fuel filter just in case. clean your maf, tb, iac and replace act. i did all of the above and what fixed it was the act. the previous owner had cut up the wires to the act and wasn't making good contact, i bought some butt splices and patched everything up, haven't had the problem since. if you're not familiar with doing the above, check out the website and take it from there.
http://www.muscularmustangs.com/iac.html


PS, i just installed my AFPR last week as well as a gauge and set it at 39 and worked fine
 
H

HazMat404

Founding Member
May 24, 2002
1,749
0
36
Aug 9, 2004
#3
  • Aug 9, 2004
  • #3
i think 42 might be a tad bit high. i have mine at about 38 w/ vac off. my buddy put too much fuel into his car and he would drown the plugs every once in awhile....more isnt always better
 
H

HazMat404

Founding Member
May 24, 2002
1,749
0
36
Aug 9, 2004
#4
  • Aug 9, 2004
  • #4
i think 42 might be a tad bit high. i have mine at about 38 w/ vac off. my buddy put too much fuel into his car and he would drown the plugs every once in awhile....more isnt always better
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
Aug 9, 2004
#5
  • Aug 9, 2004
  • #5
agreed. really clean the IAC. good luck.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

I
1994 Cobra - Fuel Pressure Drops Revving at Idle
  • IconicSilverGT500
  • Apr 11, 2026
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
16
Views
484
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Apr 24, 2026
Mcmahst
M
01 mustang 3.8 fuel pressure issue
  • Mhaley2006
  • May 29, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
234
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Sunday at 2:52 PM
JohnKay
J
S
idles perfect then jolts and cuts out when put into Reverse or Drive.
  • shanesstangs
  • Mar 12, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
254
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 27, 2026
General karthief
C
98 gt fuel pressure issues
  • chasecollier1984
  • Jun 2, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
95
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Jun 2, 2026
chasecollier1984
C
H
Fuel starvation issues, 91 EFI to carb swap. Car dying after 1-3 gallons used. EFI tank, electric fuel pump, bypass regulator. Dual fed carb
  • hassler
  • Oct 11, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
801
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 12, 2025
nickyb
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?