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Old 08-13-2010, 10:13 AM   #7
phil-l
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar, Not a whole lot of knowledge

A common source of "it dies when I take my foot off the gas pedal" problems is a dirty IAC (Idle Air Control) valve.

It's quick, easy and cheap to clean. A nicely-documented procedure is here:

http://leckemby.net/windstar/windstar02.html
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