1997 Ford F150 Support Question
1997 Ford F150 Support Question
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Question posted by Becka59 on November 18th, 2014
Why Does Vehicle Shut Off When Put In Gear?
When I start up, the vehicle will start, it does idle, and then when I put it in drive it shuts off.
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on November 18th, 2014 6:42 AM
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Hi. If you have perfomed some maintenance shortly before the issue, then it may be wires not put put back accordingly. Recent spark plug change lately? If yes, then take it out again and check the gap.
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... light truck by Ford Motor Company.
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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 20
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 51
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 83
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 88
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
... on the other side of stalling.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 134
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 174
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 191
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 194
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