Q: Bronco not staying started after sitting

asked by on January 26, 2016

Car has been sitting for roughly 2.5 years. My main problem is that the Bronco cuts out when running at speed for approximately 45 minutes. Once it stalls, I have to wait about one hour before it will start again. My thinking is that I need to replace the fuel pump and fuel filter, and maybe drain all of the old fuel.

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