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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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engine cut out- neutral safety switch ?

Driving down the road, no warning whatsoever and the engine dies. I dont get any electrical working when this happens. Sometimes it will start back up on its own about 4 seconds later.
Recently replaced steering column with one that doesnt quite fit right,and was wondering if the neutral safety switch was getting triggered and thus cutting off engine/electrical ? '77 Ford F 150
 
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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engine cut out- neutral safety switch ?

No, that is only used when you are starting the engine.

You proabably have a bad ignition module.

Do you have any test equip ,like a test light or Multi-meter?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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engine cut out- neutral safety switch ?

If you are also losing your gauges I would suspect the ign. switch or wiring.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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engine cut out- neutral safety switch ?

I just found the page in the repair manual that shows where the little pin is for adjusting the neutral safety switch, which was never done when the new steering column was put in. We have done this adjustment and will see if it still does it !! Thanks y'all !
 
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