Q: Starts but stalls after driving 5+ miles

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on July 07, 2017

Had problem starting vehicle (cranked but wouldn't turn over) next day after checking for noise from fuel pump (listen for noise via gas tank- Passed) then check for clicking on fuel pump relay - passed. It started right up, let it idle for about ten minutes - no problem. Then drove the vehicle for about 2+ miles, stalled out and wouldn't restart. (Drained battery in process) - got it towed home, hook up quick charger, waited a few minutes, rechecked rely and fuel pump - both passed and started right up. Wondering if this could be a problem with the relay going bad. Also looks like my fuel pump is external - is that possible ? Have what appears to be fuel line coming from the fuel tank to a device enclosed in a bracket (thinking it could be the external fuel pump) ????

My car has 191000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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