[hecticmom]

WindstarDad...Well after driving it for awhile longer, the check engine light finally came on, and we found out that it was the Mass Air Flow Sensor (a $200 part). The van got to the point where it would not stay running even when I slowed down. I almost caused several accidents, and had to do what I call some "creative driving." It got to the point to where I was driving it like a stick shift, but instead of the clutch, I was keeping one foot on the brake, and one on the accelerator.

The whole mess continued on for about 6-9 months and continued to get worse. We were so relieved to have the CEL come on and the problem fixed. We spent well over $400.00 trying to have the problem diagnosed and giving the van a full tune-up before finding out that it was the Mass Air Flow sensor.