iwashmycar said:
Have you tried reseting the computer lately with all your accessories on high? I had the same problem and reseting the computer helped, but I found out that my alternator was dying and after replacing the alternator, she starts up nicely without any problems (except for it takes too long for fuel to get through, but that's a different post).
Before u crank it try turning the key off and on a few times. This will help build up the fuel pressure. Or just wait a few seconds after the key is switch on before u crank it.I had the same problem on a 91 GT I used to have.This always helped me.I eventually put in a bigger fuel pump and it solved the problem
Your fuel pump may be allowing the fuel pressure to significantly bleed down before starting. Check the pressure on the shrader valve on the supply line on the front passenger side, behind the smog pump (what's that?) on a stocker. Have a friend try to start the car while you quickly stick an allen wrench in there to see if / when you have fuel pressure before start to run. Careful you don't blow yourself up, Darwin because fuel sprays out of the valve. Cigarettes, cracked wires, or other small sparks could significantly ruin your day.
I had an aftermarket pump which repeatedly allowed the system to bleed every ounce of fuel back into the tank. That's a long trip from the tank to the injector. Ihad to do the key on-key off thing mentioned above to prime the line every time.
I had an aftermarket pump which repeatedly allowed the system to bleed every ounce of fuel back into the tank. That's a long trip from the tank to the injector. Ihad to do the key on-key off thing mentioned above to prime the line every time.
Its the idle air control valve, My 88 did it when i first got it, especially when it was colder out, I replaed the iac and it was perfect. That was 3 years ago, and i haven't heard a peep form her since. My 91 bronco 5.0 that i just picked up is now doing it because of the colder weather here in ny. I changed the iac and it is perfect. I'd certainly go with an iac to solve the problem. Seems like these older fords do not like the colder weather. goodluck
Nick
Nick
I was under the impression the IAC is not used during startup. I thought that a properly set idle adjustment would allow for the car to start with the IAC unpluged. At least that is how I do it. A correctly set idle does not use the IAC.
I would look for vacuum leaks. Ford intended a touchless start. It should catch on the first start. At least mine still does (93GT). For a while there it would die (on the first start) and then idle (surge) badly. Found rotted vac hoses....been running like a champ ever since.
I would look for vacuum leaks. Ford intended a touchless start. It should catch on the first start. At least mine still does (93GT). For a while there it would die (on the first start) and then idle (surge) badly. Found rotted vac hoses....been running like a champ ever since.