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Won't Start: Fuel Pump Or Something Else? Posted by carsandtrucks on Wednesday, December 31 @ 11:34:10 PST Question: I just replaced the fuel pump on my '99 Ford that has the V-10 engine in it. After I put it all back together, I started my truck to make sure it worked, and it fired up just fine. The next morning I went out to start it up and as quickly as it started up it died again, so I dropped my fuel tank to double check all the connections and everything is just fine. Oh by the way I made sure and put ten gallons of gas in the tank before I tried to start it, so it does have fuel. Answer: Since the vehicle starts and then quickly dies, and the fact that it ran right after the pump was put in I am thinking it is not a fuel pump issue. Did you replace the fuel pump because of the same problem, or was it a complete no start? Does the ambient temperature affect the starting at all? I do need some more information to help you though. If you "feather" the accelerator, will the vehicle continue to run? If yes, I would suspect the problem to be a sticking IAC (Idle Air Control). If not I would suggest taking a fuel pressure test to determine the volume of fuel to the fuel rail. If you respond with more information, I will try to assist you in the diagnosis. This answer was provided by Patrick Murray, Yankee Ford Service Manager, www.yankeeford.com. See Yankee Ford’s online inventory of new and used vehicles.   Sales & Service Tips Random Photo

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