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#8 of 71 2003 ford windstar running rough by corrollasadnes

Sep 17, 2007 (9:57 am)

I have a 2003 Ford windstar. It was roughing rough only when it rained. I changed the plugs and wires. It now beagn to idle rough when idleing. I reset the ECU according to the owners manual to no avail. Now it is running rough all the time and feels like it is misfiring. The engine code reads :running lean" in both banks. ANy help, I am thinking obout changing the MAFS. fule filter, and/or fuel pump. but do not want to waste money. Also I did not by the plugs from the Fored dealer as I do not have a fortune to spend on this gargage. Any advice?

#9 of 71 Engine Life by dannyb67

Sep 20, 2007 (10:49 pm)

I know someone who is selling a 95 Ford Windstar. Here is the problem it has 300,000 miles on it and a second tranny on it. What is the engine life on these vehicles?

#10 of 71 Re: Engine Life [dannyb67] by jeffyscott

Sep 21, 2007 (6:27 am)

Replying to: dannyb67 (Sep 20, 2007 10:49 pm)
I have no idea, but I would certainly think 300K mi is way above average for any engine.

#11 of 71 spark knock by gworley

Oct 01, 2007 (6:01 pm)

99 just done tune up still has spark knock 87 octane heard mass airflow sensor may be culprit any advice ">

#12 of 71 Burned out cornering lamp. by jerseydave21

Oct 10, 2007 (6:58 am)

One of the cornering lamp bulbs is burned out on my 2001 sel Windstar and is there an easy way to replace the bulb ?
Thanks.....Dave.

#13 of 71 Re: 2003 ford windstar running rough [corrollasadnes] by vschopp

Oct 17, 2007 (8:11 pm)

Replying to: corrollasadnes (Sep 17, 2007 9:57 am)
Did you get this resolved..I have a 96 doing the same thing....

#15 of 71 Vibration by blaze4x4

Oct 17, 2007 (3:15 am)

I've recently purchased a 2001 SE Sport with 46,000 miles. I had the dealer put new tires on it. Took it back to have them re-balance to try and eliminate a vibration that happens ~70 mph. They performed a pressure balance, which replicates the tires being on the vehicle. Vibration still there. Now I'm thinking it's in the transmission (Torque Converter). Anyone have this same experience?

#16 of 71 Re: 2003 ford windstar running rough [vschopp] by jeff68

Oct 28, 2007 (9:24 am)

Replying to: vschopp (Oct 17, 2007 8:11 pm)
I solved the problem by taking off the upper intake manifold and cleaning the EGR ports. 130,000+ miles seems to be the magic number when the ports clog.
 
I found that this site has good pictures on it.
 
http://community.webshots.com/album/201931518cScpNK
 
Like others on the net, this is not too bad a job for do it yourself. 4-5 hours. $5 can of intake cleaner, some rags and a bent paper clip to open the ports. Don't know why mechanics want $500 to do it.

#17 of 71 Check Engine Light by beverage

Nov 15, 2007 (6:48 pm)

I have a 1995 3.8 winstar. When I started it at work the check engine light came on. The idle seems off or miss fires. However, the engine temp stayed normal. I understand there are three sensors that can effect the idle, and can cause the check engine light to come on. Does any know what the three sensors are? help....

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