Hello Ford Truck People. I have just found this site and am looking for some advice on getting my vehicle running good. I own a 1988 Ford f150 and it has the 351 motor. At the moment it is not running. The last time I drove it, I made it to the gas station, put gas in it and haven't gotten it running since. I went to a part store while my truck was at the gas station and the guy sold me an ignition module. I replaced it, recharged the battery and had no luck. I've been in and out of an independent shop and refuse to go back, because it seems my truck never really gets fixed. I ran a diagnostic on it and four codes came up.
1. Cooling temperature sensor out of range
2. Throttle position out of range
3. Intake air charge temperature sensor or vane air temperature out of range
4. EGR Pressure Feedback Fault
5. A/C compressor clutch switch fault

My brother told me he didn't even think the diagnostic tester could read that many codes. Is this true? The battery is extremely low and was when I did the test. Does this have something to do with this, or are all those things really wrong with it? Is it possible that all I need is a new battery?
I'm really lost and don't know a good mechanic I can trust and am afraid of getting fleeced at Ford. I have had some grounding issues be some problem for awhile, but feel like I got a hold on that.

Any help would be great. Thanks

 

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Coolant temp out of range => The engine isn't warmed up. No surprise because it won't start. This is an expected result

TPS out of range -> This is probably a real fault, though it could be the low battery, or bad grounds. This should not result in a no-start, though it can impact idle and off-idle response.

Intake air out of range -> The engine isn't warmed up. This is an expected result

EGR Pressure feedback fault -> For your truck this is actually the EVP sensor. There is no pressure feedback for this model year. Could be a real fault or the low battery or bad grounds

A/C compressor clutch switch fault -> You are supposed to shut off the defroster and A/C when you run the test. Assuming you did this, this could be a real fault. This is not the source of your no-start condition and is a low priority.

Your brother is wrong. The computer can and will post this many codes.

The ignition module was an OK guess. The next thing in line is the Hall Effect pickup in the distributor. Make sure your grounds are good and the battery is fully charged.