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#45 of 71 Re: 2000 Windstar burning oil [bwomack1] by slms1

Feb 17, 2009 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: bwomack1 (Feb 17, 2009 4:22 pm)
I agree with you on costly. I found out from several mechanics that this rough idling thing that I am experiencing was also causing my engine to leak oil. They told me a that a vacuum leak in the manifold can cause oil to leak from the engine. We only replaced the upper manifold and no leaking now, but still rough idling. I spoke to another mechanic, again and he said if and when we replaced the upper manifold, if we didn't clean out the EGR valves then this could be cause enough for the rough idle. So one night this week we are going to try this and see if it will fix it. My advice, I know dealers are expensive, but after talking to this last guy, our neighbor who we just found out is a Ford mechanic, said it is totally worth it to at least come in and get a diagnosis for $90 and they can pinpoint the problem and tell you how to fix it if you want to save yourself lots of money.
 
I will let you know how this all turns out for the idling problem.

#46 of 71 1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8 HELP by rgrandam1

Mar 10, 2009 (6:31 pm)

Van was sounding like a truck, idleing crappy, like an idle surge. Husband put in a new flex pipe after the cat. The sound went away but the van was still running rough. Idle when in park is like vamps up, vamps down. Not a continus smooth idle. While driving it has no pick up, when taking off from a stop at times it stalls out. Engine light came on and my husband then replace the air filter, gas filter, and then the engine light went off and remained off. When on highway and trying to pass or climbing a hill at top speed it bogs down but there is a whineing sound. He changed the transmission fluid and filter and put transmission lucas in it. He also adjusted the idle speed screw and it ran a little bit better for a week and then it started acting up again. He adjusted it again today, did a vacmune check on egr valvle OK. and gas pressure regulator. was OK as well. the idle still not smooth but driving is alittle bit better and no stalling at stops signs when i take off. He also changed the crank sencor no change.. Ok so HELP what is the heck wrong with it.

#47 of 71 Re: 1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8 HELP [rgrandam1] by seloo

Mar 11, 2009 (3:02 am)

Replying to: rgrandam1 (Mar 10, 2009 6:31 pm)
Try cleaning or replacing the ICV.
 
Good Luck

#48 of 71 1993 subaru legacy L wagon awd by rgrandam1

Mar 11, 2009 (9:57 am)

Hello I have no reverse I have all forwad gears ok reverse not engageing. Ichanged fluid and filter. The owner just realized that the reverse took longer to engage for a while then when I moved it to change fluid the reverse was not there. Please can anyone tell me what could ti be Thanks

#49 of 71 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 engine leak by dabblerz

Mar 11, 2009 (9:15 pm)

I have a 1997 Ford Windstar with a rebuilt engine. Because of engine corrosion and gasket problem the engine leaked and failed. I had it rebuilt but the problem has arisen again. The leak is somewhere under the timing cover I think. I tried a silica leak stop solution put in and that solved it for a couple of months. Is there anything that is better for my situation?

#50 of 71 Still rugh idle by rgrandam1

Apr 12, 2009 (9:46 am)

Hollo there I'm sorry took so long to get things done. Now i have done thus far is replaced lower inatake gasgets upper plenum gasgets, new EGR,new IPS,new MAF,new plugs,wires,new CRKS,new CAMS,ICV, gas filter air filter, and just yesturday Sat 4/11/2009 comprsstion check all cyls are at 175to180 psi. Still have rugh idle allite more power still have od problem press to floor will go into passing put boggs down instead ove a bust. Ck engine finaly came on now I'm getting code p171 lean bank 1.thats it . Thanks Richard

#52 of 71 windstar 2000 imrc by windstarr2

Apr 21, 2009 (11:56 am)

I have a windstar 2000 3.8l engine and i am trying to replace the plastic ends for the rods for me intergrated manafold run control switch. i need to download an exploded view of this imrc switch from the web or etc. at no cost. help! help!

#53 of 71 1995 windstar by gemini75

Apr 25, 2009 (12:42 pm)

well i just found out that i have been putting the wrong spark plugs in the damn thing they take either double platinum or ridium the 2 most expensive plugs and even though you take care of the van the engine and tranny will go out even if you replace it with a new one, the ford dealer told me yesterday that i need to get a new vehicle i told him i wanted to replace both engine and tranny, he said i would not even take your money een if you told me to, the engine sound raggedy and my oil light comes on they said it is the pump or the barrings but reading all te other post it is best that you go and trade your an to get something else, cause thats what im going to do dont spend any more money cause the car is messed up and it wont make a difference even if another mechanic can fix the problem it wont change anything, so please get another vehicle.

#54 of 71 Re: Vehicle Overheating, gasket burnt on the day of purchase & first Driving. [okaybabs] by gemini75

Apr 25, 2009 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: okaybabs (Feb 21, 2008 11:58 pm)
try shucks or auto zone but mine does that to

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