Ok, so I've had this stalling issue with my Lincoln for some time now. Have done numerous things to no avail.
What is does:
*while in motion driving, gas depressed or not- completely dies- when cranked sounds hollow/empty- will not turn over but will start after 5-10 minutes just fine
*while applying brakes rolling to a stop, sometimes dies- same sound when cranked as above-after 5-10 mins will start up when cranked
*temp gauge jumps back & forth from about 2 clicks from C to about 50%H then back down to 2 clicks from C
*A/C will blow strong then back off after about 20 minutes driving, car seems to drop power as well
*heater/defroster suddenly stopped working- only blows cold regardless of temp setting
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ALL 4 windows operate correctly only intermittently-window motor still sounds fine
*hear a clicking sound just after turning the car off- happens about 4-5 times????
*periodically will see white-ish smoke pouring out of exhaust after idling for 5+ minutes only sometimes- but when it does it smells gassy and a bit sour- muffler guy said sour smell+ cat problem= old wives tale...
OK- SO now...what has been fixed/replaced...
Here's what has been done so far:
*Vacuum leak- fixed w/ new hose
*EGR Channels cleaned
*fuel relay replaced
*fuel filter replaced (check engine light went off, now back on again)
*new battery
*thermostat replaced
*oil changed & checked regularly
*tried fuel reset switch-doesn't do anything to change it
I have searched a ton of forums and troubleshooting guides, and I don't know what else to try next.
If any of Y'all have advice as to what this might be, I would be incredibly thankful and will refer to you as "The Car Genius of 2010"!!! Thanks so much!!!!!