Hi all, I have a 96 f150 reg cab shorty, 300 6 5spd Eddie, 118000 miles. Starts right up in the morning no problems at all. When I take a trip of over 20 miles or so, stop turn off the engine I have a hell of a time starting it back up. Engine turns over catches and then sputters and dies, almost like it is "dieseling" if i put the throttle to the floor it will sputter faster till it is up and running like a top again (usually about 10 to 15 seconds). I hooked it up to a friends diagnostic and it showed the usual "gas cap" code. Any thoughts?
Thanks, Ric

 

i have the same problem with my 96 5.8 so if you hear anything about it email me kglaser182@att.net ive changed the fuel filter and fuel module not really wantin to replace the 130 dollar fuel pump if its not neccessary so if you hear anything let me know thanks

 

So...Take a fuel pressure reading at the fuel rail & find out if it's "necessary".