My 88 Taurus 3.8L V6, stalls every time I step on the accelerator on the first start. I can start it again and be on my way. My routine is too start it, step on the gas to kill it, then start it again. This works for me just to get back and forth to work, while it sits for a while. But if I need to do some running around, and the engine is warm, it dies more often (only when accelerator is depressed). Now, today she stalled during take off at a green light and wouldn't start. Pushed it off to the side of the road, cranks fine, I have fuel pressure at the little bleeder (?) on the fuel rail (looks like a tire stem) fuel squirts out when I stick a poker in there. Well I let it sit for an hour went back to it and it fired right up. New cap, rotor, plugs, fuel filter, air filter. I am a truck mechanic, so I have some experience, but not a very good troubleshooter with this one. Any help will be appreciated!

Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM)--AutoZone F125, $42.99. Over time, heat affects the microchip inside. Simple to replace.

Thank you, but, I cannot find it. I found a picture of one on NapaOnline just to see what mine looks like and I just can't seem to find it. I am searching the web now. By any chance would you happen to know where it's located?

I cannot find the ignition control module (ICM) on my 88 Taurus. Is there one? Any help is greatly appreciated!

RockAuto Auto Parts has it for various prices. It has to be bolted to something because of the heat sink area. Follow the wires to the primary of the coils.

Follow the wires from the coil--they should lead right to it. It's likely no more than several inches from the coil. Some Fords have them attached to the distributor cap, but I don't believe that's how it is on your car.