7.3 engine dying

Asked by Sam Dec 20, 2015 at 02:15 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2002 ford f 250 with 384000 miles on it.
The engine will just shut off like I turned the key
off. Sometimes it will go for days without dying
and sometimes a couple times a day. I've been
through numerous fuel filters. I'm so confused.

1 Answer
26,255

taver91 answered 8 years ago

Could be electrical. You may have an intermittent short to ground in your ignition wiring. Happened to me once and was a devil to find. Hope it is something else for you.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 7.3 engine dying 1 Answer

    I have a 2002 ford f 250 with 384000 miles on it. The engine will just shut off like I turned the key off. Sometimes it will go for days without dying and sometimes a couple times a day. I've been ...

    Maintenance & Repair

  • engine dying 1 Answer

    My 2006 Dodge dakota truck dies when putting it in drive or reverse. i restart it, then it works fine until the first time I have to stop. the engine then dies. Until the engine gets up to ope...

    2006 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • engine dying 2 Answers

    When we got our 1986 f150 a month ago, men were checking it out under the hood. Now the engine dies at red lights and stop signs. Could my idle be off? Where does it need to be set?

    1986 Ford F-150 STD Standard Cab LB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Engine dying 2 Answers

    Engine runs fine with alternator unplugged but dies with reconnected. Multiple lights on dash flash (trans., abs, engine, and a few more). Alternator has been replaced 4 times, tipm replaced, thro...

    2006 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Engine dying while driving 3 Answers

    The engine of my 2010 ford fusion died while driving. After pulling iver it did start back right away

    2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.
Write a car review

Shortcuts

Search Maintenance & Repair Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    245,080
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    183,680
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    169,330
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.