my 89 does same thing,the amp gauge will even discharge when it acts up.i have replaced every senser the hole dist wirs plugs injectors temp senser and temp sender.new fuel pumps and filter and switch.i finally said heck with it and bought a 75 highboy something basic.went from 21 mpg to 5mpg but the 75 runs like a champ.

 

Well ya'll, new injectors are great, but doesn't solve the problem. Runs smoother, sounds better, but still cuts out. sorry =\

 

Mine used to do this. I just never let it get below 1/4 tank. I drove like this for a long time. However, things got worse, including not starting...fuel pump acting a fool etc. It turned out to be my ECM, which was killed by a bad ground. I replaced it, fixed teh ground and now I no longer have any of the old problems.

 

where on the ford website do u enter your vin for recalls

 

Would the ECM throw a code?

 

i own an inline 6 300 and just replaced the fuel pump relays because they were corroded. The engine was struggling just at idle, but is fine now.