I was driving back home from work and stopped at a red light. All of a sudden the truck just died on me. I turned it back on and and it turned off after a couple of seconds. I turned it on again and kept pressing the gas pedal while braking when i had to stop because I feared it would turn off again . it is a 97 f150 4WD with a 5.4 engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Is the electrical okay? Is the truck just stalling? Did it run rough? Can you give a few more symptoms?

 

could be moisture in the fuel system...maybe some crap gummed up the filter? it does not take much to start trouble...zap!

 

The electrical system is all okay. It doesn't stall it is just that it would turn off if i stopped at a red light for more than 1 minute. On the way home it ran smooth didn't vibrate or anything. The service engine light didn't even come on. there aren't any other symptoms I could describe. It's the first time this has happened.

In reply to zapster it has been raining a lot where I live. Maybe that is the cause.

 

a little drygas in the tank is a good thing..i have to use diesel conditioner in my truck...does the same thing..lots of rain and temp changes = condensation..happy motoring...zap!