Why does my 98 E150 shut off when I press the brake pedal?

Asked by Ream Jul 21, 2015 at 12:22 AM about the 1998 Ford E-Series E-150 STD Econoline

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

4.2 liter V6 also all gauges go dead and
voltmeter drops to nothing.  Turn the
ignition forward and backwards a couple of
times and gauges work then fade to dead.  
Use jump box to start and when depressing
the brake pedal to put in drive, the car dies.
This happens in park and neutral.  What
gives, I've always been a Ford guy and I'm
tight on cash. Can anybody give me any
ideas?

1 Answer
15

bullys50 answered 8 years ago

First thought would be to check your battery clamps for tightness and any corrision. Also check to make sure charging system is working. Use a multimeter. Check voltage at the battery with vehicle off, should be at least 12.5v, then with wehicle running, should be higher, somewhere around 14v.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Ford E-Series Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Tracy Hooks
    Reputation
    2,550
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    1,960
  • #3
    Roadhand13
    Reputation
    1,300
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Transit Cargo
42 Great Deals out of 1,055 listings starting at $11,975
Used Chevrolet Express Cargo
12 Great Deals out of 326 listings starting at $5,990
Used Chevrolet Express
53 listings starting at $14,490
Used Ford E-Series Chassis
30 listings starting at $39,900
Used GMC Savana Cargo
19 Great Deals out of 371 listings starting at $7,995
Used Ford F-150
325 Great Deals out of 13,693 listings starting at $3,800
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
24 Great Deals out of 784 listings starting at $4,290
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
200 Great Deals out of 8,052 listings starting at $1,500

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.