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Old 06-12-2012, 02:00 PM
Aldurez Aldurez is offline
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Re: Ford windstar 2000 stalling

I just wanted to give an update. I left work early since I didn't want to be stuck in traffic with a car that doesn't like stopping and has idle issues.

Well, the car ran smoothly until it warmed up. I was still getting the RPM drops occasionally at or around 1500RPM, drops were about 500RPM for less then a second. When I floored the van I didn't feel the bumps.

The van didn't stall as I was driving and stopping.

When I got home I decided to shut the engine off, wait 2 mins, then start again.... Voila, the car stalls moments after it starts unless I push on the gas. Idle was at or below 600 at this point and it usually hovers around 650-700. I had the stalls in park and in drive while idling unless I was giving it gas.

I am at a total loss. Could it be something as stupid as the gas filter? I cannot remember changing the filter. What are the symptoms of a bad filter?

So to recap:
new plugs,
new wiring for plugs,
new coil for plugs

I have cleaned the IAC and MAF a few weeks ago before changing plugs. They are not new.

I don't hear any vacuum leaks.

The weather is warm/hot and humid currently.

When van is cool, starts and idles great. When accelerating or cruising at about 1500rpm and not driving aggressivly I get rpm drops on occasion. When I turn off the van and wait 30secs and start the van up again the van stalls and will not maintain idle unless I am giving it a bit of gas.

I will be working on it on Thursday or Friday. I will most likely change the fuel filter and fix the exhaust that has a small hole in it. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim
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