my 1989 ford mustang wont stay running starts then dies

Asked by brucemiller May 20, 2015 at 12:15 PM about the 1989 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Joe answered 9 years ago

check fuel press at injector rail theres a fitting that looks like a bike tube,push down on the pin like letting air out,you should get sprayed when you turn the key on,if not could be bad fuel pump

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Michael answered 9 years ago

Its probly your throttle position sensor. Is it a 5.0 or a 4 cylinder?

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