Why does my truck turn off at every stop?

160

Asked by Lupz Jul 07, 2015 at 04:57 PM about the 2003 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hello... so my truck started dying on
me. If I have to wait at a red light, it
shakes and turns off. There's no
problem turning it back on, and stays
on as long as I'm moving - but the
minute I stop, it'll turn back off.
I already cleaned the air filter with
K&N, reinstalled it, and tested it.
Although now it won't turn off, it still
shakes and acts like its going to turn
off. Any suggestions of what else I
can check would be greatly
appreciated!
I'm at the 135,000 mark. It's a 4.6L
engine. 2003 Ford F150 Super Crew.
Thanks!

13 Answers

160

Yes, spark plugs changed a year ago. I'll check the other stuff... Thanks!

2 people found this helpful.
73,320

Throttle body and IAC probably filthy. Tom gave the correct advice as to cleaning. DO NOT use carb cleaner, They make cleaner for throttle bodies which will not damage the coating on the parts.

4 people found this helpful.
90

Did u ever get the find what was wrong with ur truck. Im having same issue

9 people found this helpful.
160

Yes I did! All my mechanic did was adjust the accelerator pump! Easy fix.

3 people found this helpful.
20

So adjust acceleration pump so did that fix it cause I put throttle control sensor and a egr valve it still switching off please help someone

2 people found this helpful.
20

I have a 2010 F150 keep stopping at the red lights this starts right up don't know what can be wrong can anybody help I put a new Throttle position sensor Keep still in the same thing And new spark plugs

2 people found this helpful.

My 2003 F-150 5.4 was doing the same thing, found line on top of pvc had a hole and had hitting soft and sucked shut

Your Answer:

F-150

Looking for a Used F-150 in your area?

CarGurus has 13,693 nationwide F-150 listings starting at $3,800.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    41,830
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    15,990
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    15,480
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
200 Great Deals out of 8,052 listings starting at $1,500
Used GMC Sierra 1500
139 Great Deals out of 8,257 listings starting at $3,000
Used Toyota Tundra
42 Great Deals out of 983 listings starting at $435
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
24 Great Deals out of 784 listings starting at $4,290
Used Toyota Tacoma
37 Great Deals out of 728 listings starting at $9,975
Used Dodge RAM 1500
5 Great Deals out of 90 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Mustang
41 Great Deals out of 1,643 listings starting at $7,999
Used Ford Ranger
22 Great Deals out of 701 listings starting at $8,800
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
26 Great Deals out of 1,696 listings starting at $3,000
Used Jeep Wrangler
142 Great Deals out of 5,984 listings starting at $6,500
Used Ford Explorer
61 Great Deals out of 2,048 listings starting at $6,990
Used Toyota 4Runner
23 Great Deals out of 545 listings starting at $12,999
Used Chevrolet Colorado
40 Great Deals out of 1,233 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.