2001 e150 starts and runs but dies after putting it in gear and trying to drive

Asked by 1DVSDSM Sep 09, 2019 at 01:23 PM about the 2001 Ford E-Series E-150 Cargo Van

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a Ford 2001 E150 with the v6.  when i bought it i was told it needed a
fuel pump to drive.  bought one and had the guy install it.  i got almost 4
blocks before it started to buck and die.  i had to turn the vehical off and
restart it to get it to turn on again.  i was able to limp it around the corner to a
parking lot.  since then I changed the coils, plugs, wires, upper manifold bolt
insulators, tps, air filter, fuel filter and the maf sensor also the intake runner
valve controller.  this thing is just not letting air in or dumping to much fuel
and dying out.    what am i missing?

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lrodri911 answered 5 years ago

You need to troubleshoot first and not just start replacing parts as it will get expensive. First if you suspect it's a fuel issue, check fuel pressure. If pressure is ok, check coils etc.

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1DVSDSM answered 5 years ago

yep, i had issues with most of the parts i replaced or were suggested at local parts slingers.

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Guru2Y41H answered 4 years ago

Maybe try tapping on your IAC (idle air control) valve connected to the TB (throttle body) to see if it’s all gummed up with carbon. Sometimes you can see if the IAC is bad by unplugging the plug to the MAF (4 to 8 wire plug on air filter box) and if it smooths out and runs good enough to drive, it’s the IAC.

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