i got a '94 and she starts up fine. but sometimes when i pull up to a stop sign or light and come to a complete stop my rpms drop and the engine cuts off. if i catch it i can hold the brakes and lightly push the accelarator to keep it from shutting off. idk what to do.

i'd start with checking all of your wires. making sure there's no corrosion, everything is connected properly

after that i'd get your alternator tested

the 1st thing you need to do is check for trouble codes.

http://fordfuelinjection.com/?p=13

Yup on codes, sorta sounds like a TPS problem.

Good luck,

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i agree, maybe an EGR

Before you pull codes you should make sure your coolent it at the proper level, and that you do not have any vacuum leaks. You also want the engine are normal operating temps.

Checking for vacuum leaks.
Some of the sensors and some of the actuators either read the amount of vacuum, or use vacuum to move controls, therefore it is important to the proper functioning of the engine that your vacuum system is fully intact. Otherwise one may get codes falsely indicating that there is a problem with a controller/actuator, or a sensor when in reality it is caused by a lack of vacuum.

Look at your rubber vacuum hoses (they are about 1/4 - 3/8 inches in diameter, if they are dry rotted or cracked, replace them. IF they slip on/off of their connectors too easily, they may have stretched out a little bit, cut the ends off, and put them back on.

You may listen for a leak. Sometimes using a cut off piece of garden hose is a good aid to listen with. Sometimes a cardboard tube (like from gift wrapping paper) is helpful. Just remember that whenever you stick your head inside a running engine compartment, that you are not wearing any loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught.

Another suggestion is to use a spray can of carb cleaner and spray around the bottom of the intake manifold, and the base of the throttle body assembly. IF there is a leak, you should hear a change in your engine.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy, or use water instead of carb cleaner (it works, but not as well.) Be aware that if you use water and the wires get wet and it runs worse... your wires may be bad, and the water is allowing them to arc instead of jump the gap of the spark plug.

Another suggestion is: to take a propane torch, turn it on (but don't light it) and move it over the vacuum hoses and connections. The engine RPM's will increase if there is a leak and the propane gets sucked in.

Also check the PCV valve, hose and grommet !

i have no trouble codes, i'm gonna check my vacumes and compression this weekend. i'll let ya'll know how it goes.
-thanks

any other tips?

You may want to check and clean the Idle Air Control valve IAC
http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/?p=39

Im with seabronc on this one, I almost posted that right away but read all the others first. I as well think its a tps issue.