My 1988 f 150 runs good for about 10 min. then shuts off as if it is running out of gas, let it sit for 5 mi.

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Asked by Princess_2457 Jan 23, 2017 at 01:46 PM about the 1988 Ford F-150 S Standard Cab 4WD LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my1988 f 150 runs for about 10 min. then shuts off as if it is running out of gas,
let it sit for 5 min. and it will start and run about 5 min and shut off again.

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Could be an overheating and going bad fuel pump. Use a gauge to test the pressure when it will not start or right after it kills. Specs can be obtained on the net. If fuel pressure holds and it good, you've eliminated one possibility.

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