In an internal combustion engine, fuel starvation is the failure of the fuel system to supply sufficient fuel to allow the engine to run properly, for example due to blockage, vapor lock, contamination by water, malfunction of the fuel pump or incorrect operation, leading to loss of power or engine stoppage.
An internal combustion engine's inability to operate properly due to insufficient fuel supply is known as fuel starvation. This can be triggered by various factors such as blockage, vapor lock, water contamination, pump failure, or improper system operation, leading to a loss of power or engine shutdown.