1988 Ford F150 5.0

Asked by calvin3191 Aug 09, 2017 at 04:17 PM about the 1988 Ford F-150 STD Extended Cab 4WD LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It runs good when it is cooler weather. But the weather gets hot it starts good
cold but when I run it around for awhile it will completely shut down when I'm
driving it. And when I take back home it will not start until the engine is cooled
down. And you have to wait an hour to start the engine back. email me at
calvin3191@hotmail.com

2 Answers

I think your cooling system is in need of maintenance. Flush, new hoses, thermostat, coolant etc.

Had the same issue, and sometimes would have to jump it off. Changing the starter fixed mine. The starter wasn't fully disengageing causing everything to overheat and wouldn't start until the starter cooled off

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