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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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F-150 died while driving!

OK, need some help from the experts here. I've got a new 2003 F-150 XLT, 5.4L, auto, with less than 3K miles on it. Today, while driving home from just across town and traveling about 50 mph, the engine died. The electrical power was still kicking as the dashlights were all on but the engine just died. I coasted to a stop on the side of the road and tried to crank it back up but it just turned and sounded like it was flooded. I let it set for about 30 seconds and then it started right back up. It initially felt kind of sluggish but then was fine after that for the short drive home. Only mods I've installed are a Superchip, Airforce One air intake and Flowmaster muffler. Any thoughts on why this would happen would be appreciated. This has only happened once so far but I want to correct it before it happens again. Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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F-150 died while driving!

try scanning the computer to see if any codes are present.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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F-150 died while driving!

Originally posted by lxman1
try scanning the computer to see if any codes are present.
FYI milchuck--Auto Zone will do this for free.
 
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