1999 F250 5.4L manual trans 127,000 miles. Not driven daily and often sets for a month or two at a time. I do try to keep the tank nearly full to reduce condensation (location NE Indiana). Battery is great, when it fails to start cranking speed is excellent.
Over the past couple years when it has happened it always seemed to self-repair and I never knew if it was a spark or fuel issue. Yesterday (temp was above freezing) when it occurred I separated the intake clamp at the air filter and gave it a shot of starting fluid. The motor started and ran just fine - - - no smoke or stumble, runs just fine. So it appears to be a fuel issue. Any tips on where to start looking ? The dreaded spark plugs were done several years ago and are Motorcraft.
Over the past couple years when it has happened it always seemed to self-repair and I never knew if it was a spark or fuel issue. Yesterday (temp was above freezing) when it occurred I separated the intake clamp at the air filter and gave it a shot of starting fluid. The motor started and ran just fine - - - no smoke or stumble, runs just fine. So it appears to be a fuel issue. Any tips on where to start looking ? The dreaded spark plugs were done several years ago and are Motorcraft.