I have a 2005 F150 Crew Cab 4wd Lariat. Has been working fine. Got the oil changed yesterday , drove it for 10-15 minutes, no issues. Ran a short errand today and 2-3 minutes in I thought it felt a little sluggish at an intersection. About 2 minutes later it felt sluggish again and then felt like it died. I coasted into a parking lot, and then it continued to run. I guess th eengine never completely died because I never restarted it.

I turned it off. It restarts, but the engine feels sluggish and sputtering. If I rev it up , its seems okay , but then returns to the sputtering. I turned off and re-started it about 5 times. No issues.

I bought this used at 60k miles. Currently has 79k. Truck loooked immaculate and well maintained, but I'm not positive when the previou s owner replaced the fuel filter prior to purchase.

Does this sound like a fuel pump issue? Any way to test for sure short of the local mechanic shop? Thoughts ...suggestions...sound like something else?

Thanks

 

Too many variables exist that could cause the troubles you describe. I'm surprised a CEL hasn't popped up. Run a scan of the system and see what, if any, error codes are pending.

 

i had the same problem and it turned out the fuel pump was going out. left me stranded twice before i decided to spend the money on a new pump. i replaced the pump and filter adn that took care of it. aslo ran fuel system cleaner in after. it also never gave me a code. if you talk to many ppl they will tell u get a motorcraft pump they last longer.