My names Karl I found you guys through asking google a question. I have a 1997 F-150 4.6. i bought it from a kid that just let it sit cause he didn't wanna change a battery cable. but I've changed all the spark pugs and did an oil change. the issue I'm having is it will turn over but will die immediately but if i keep my foot on the gas pedal it will stay running and I've managed to get it into gear and if i drive it it will idle in drive or reveres and whatever gear i put it in as long as I don't touch the gas pedal. I'm homeless and my fiancée and i need this truck to stay running so i can get to work.

 

there is a subforum here called the maintenance shop that could give you an assist
https://www.f150forum.com/f12/

 

Welcome to the site Karl! I hope this truck gets going for you and becomes a great new starting point for you.

 

Welcome. In addition to bakdahelup's link to the maintenance shop, here is the link to the '97-'03 subforum. https://www.f150forum.com/f6/