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#1 of 6 Windstar Engine flutter by mfacdgba33 May 16, 2008 (12:45 am)
With my 2001 windstar it has an engine shutter while maintaining a constant speed. When the van is gaining speed or going up a hill or coasting the shutter is gone. When I reach a level spot in the road and lets say want to stay at 50 mph with or with out the cruise control engaged the engine will flutter and shack like its not getting fuel or a misfire or something of that nature. The engine never dies at idle it used to but stopped doing that and hasnt for many montths now. Im confused by this because it seems that if i had a vaccuum leak or a upper intake problem that it would do it all the time but it doesnt. The engine idles fine, starts fineand otherwise has no other issues. If you have or have had this problem and or know a fix you would be my hero.
#2 of 6 01 windstar engine cutsout by mustang428 Mar 29, 2009 (1:54 pm)
im working on a 01 windstar with 77000miles that cuts out on acceleration intermitelly, cutsout at 40-50 mph in cruise mode, or when holding steady speed. no codes are stored or freeze frame dtcs. it has a new coil pack plugs and wires it feels like all cylinders drop when it act up.it seem to do it more often when hot
#3 of 6 Windstar missfire by mastertech19 Apr 23, 2009 (3:28 pm)
well i have a 99 windstar and did the same thing i found a bad injector and it only missfired inbetween 1000 and 2000 rpm they also have a problem with the computer {PCM} filling with water its under the wiper cowling on the passenger side check it for moisture usaully number 4 cylinder when that happens give those things a try.The injector fixed mine working great now. Have u replaced the upper intake gaskets yet there is a kit out for them with a new valve cover i have done that too but u will get lean codes and engine light with that problem.Good luck Replies to this message: 03winded (May 18, 2009 8:43 am)
#4 of 6 Windstar misfire and ABS/BRK light problem by 03winded May 18, 2009 (8:43 am)
Replying to: mastertech19 (Apr 23, 2009 3:28 pm) My wife's 03 Windstar 77000 miles developed two problems: Started with misfire code, bog from a stop, flutter at speed. No codes anymore. Replaced: plugs, wires, (engine cylinder block is stamped 1,2,3 and should be 3,2,1!) coil pack, TPS, IAC, fuel filter (twice), air filter, camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor. Cleaned MAF with CRC cleaner. Still no joy. Good fuel pump pressure, good fuel regulator response, manifold 'flappers' seem to function. Second problem, strange that ABS and BRK lights have acted up at the same time as engine issues. Replaced rear shoes, front ok, fluid ok. (don't ever lose a caliper slide bolt, dealer wanted $28! Got one at a bolt supply for free.) Still have occasional squeal and BRK light turns on. Jumpered per http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ discussion and ABS doesn't light. At wits-end due to engine bog and finally took it to dealership for both issues. Awaiting prognosis and will post.
#5 of 6 97 Windstar stalling and intermitent bogging by gunslinger22 Jul 28, 2009 (2:28 pm)
Recently bought 97' windstar 3.8L has new headgasket and freeze plugs. Stalls when in gear and turning steering wheel.Acts as if timing is off.Starts slow and and has very little power during uphill travel.Re-Timed to correct setting and replaced cam sensor! New plugs.Ran well for 3 out of 7 miles but quickley went back to bogging down and misfiring??Any advice is welcome. Replies to this message: mfacdgba33 (Jul 28, 2009 6:38 pm)
#6 of 6 Re: 97 Windstar stalling and intermitent bogging [gunslinger22] by mfacdgba33 Jul 28, 2009 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: gunslinger22 (Jul 28, 2009 2:28 pm) try checking the fuel pressure to see if it is good and also look at maybe replaceing the fuel filter

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