Car crank and runs fine take it for a drive it shuts off and wont start till about 5 to 10 min later and runs like its nothing wrong with it

Sounds like your ignition module it is common on fords to do this when its cool it will start and run fine but once it heats up the truck dies until you let it cool down again and then your up and running till it heats up again. Some modules are mounted on the fender others are mounted with the distributor have it checked and let me know how it went.

Had same problem with 6cyl. merc.
Started fine cold but wouldn't start when turned off hot.
Replaced spark plugs & worn dist. cap .Problem solved.

You might want to check the pick up coil inside the distributer..Also make sure you dont have excessive play in the distributer shaft..Are you sure your losing only fire..What about injection control and fuel..?

if it shuts off while driving and will not start back up for at least 10 minutes, then it may be the crank sensor doing this. is check engine light on! if so get it scanned to find problem code. if no scanner, auto-zone will scan for free. if light is on. CPS symtoms are: car dies and won't re-start till it cools down, or won't start at all. good-day ! crank sensor timing will be out of sync. it controls timing and sends info to pcm.

Might be two problems, but one is your igniter in the distributor. The second, the idling problem is either your throttle position sensor, or a vacuum leak. With the engine running , check all hoses for leaks by wiggling them around, while listening for a hissing. Check intake bolts for tightness.

a bad crank sensor can cause this. shuts off while going down road, and will start about 10 min, later with no problems runs fine until it quits again. hope this helps,

sounds like coil problem, coils will start cold then get hot and stop. when coil cools will crank up and run till it gets hot, try to replace the ignition coil,dont think it would be a crank sensor, try a coil,thanks robert b.

You probably have some corrosion on your battery terminals. Make sure they are clean and connected good and tight.

sounds like a crank shaft sensor

Ignition module is the likeliest place to look.