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Old 01-19-2004, 06:59 PM
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Question Engine stalling

Hey all,

I have a 1997 F150 4x4 with 72,000 or so on the clock..

Every so often under low speed deceleration (like pulling to a stop sign) my engine (4.6 Ltr) just stalls. No sputter, no cough, no nadda, it just stops. I'm currently getting quotes to get the Plugs and the fuel filter changed out. Does anyone have any other things I can/should check? (Air filter is in pretty good shape)

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Old 01-19-2004, 08:37 PM
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Could be a dirty IAC valve. Easy to remove and clean with carb. cleaner.
 
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Old 01-19-2004, 10:20 PM
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Yep. IAC. But use throttle body cleaner labeled as rated safe for oxygen sensors.
 
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Old 01-19-2004, 11:58 PM
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Sounds just like an IAC. I'd make sure and get that fuel filter changed, too, though. Without a misfire, you could push the plugs and wires back a bit with those few miles on it.
Let us know what you do and if it fixes it!
 
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Old 05-21-2004, 06:44 PM
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Were is IAC located on a 99 5.4.
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Old 05-21-2004, 07:18 PM
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Here is the IAC valve on a 1999 Ford F150 5.4L engine. It is bolted to the Intake Plenum with two bolts.

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http://66.179.14.118/forums/showthre...ht=iac+picture

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/00/000221i.cfm
 

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Old 05-21-2004, 08:42 PM
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temp1 thanks,can't get no clearer than that.I will post if that works.
Thanks Again
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Old 01-10-2006, 01:01 AM
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engine stalling

hi i have a 1997 f150 4x4 4.6 supercab with 158k with the same problem as his i have cleaned the iac and changed the fuel filter but it still stalls the truck idles fine and it doesn't do it all the time also i'll stop at a few stop signs and all of a sudden it stalls i'll start it again and it idle's fine then might not happen for a couple of days would iac shot or is it something else please help
 
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Old 01-10-2006, 01:03 AM
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Sometimes cleaning it just won't do, and it has to be replaced.
 



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