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Windstar Engine flutter

9 messages,  Last post on Oct 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM

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#6 of 9 Re: 97 Windstar stalling and intermitent bogging [gunslinger22] by mfacdgba33

Jul 28, 2009 (7:38 pm)

Replying to: gunslinger22 (Jul 28, 2009 3:28 pm)
try checking the fuel pressure to see if it is good and also look at maybe replaceing the fuel filter

#7 of 9 Re: Windstar misfire and ABS/BRK light problem [03winded] by lil2low

May 03, 2011 (9:09 pm)

Replying to: 03winded (May 18, 2009 9:43 am)
03winded,
 
Did you find the cause for the misfiring? I am wondering because I'm going through the very same thing right now with our van and it has me stumped. Any info would be appriciated greatly!!
 
Thanks

#8 of 9 Re: Windstar misfire and ABS/BRK light problem [lil2low] by 03winded

May 06, 2011 (7:31 am)

Replying to: lil2low (May 03, 2011 9:09 pm)
yes, it ended up being the spark control modules. I ended up taking it in to the dealer because none of the manuals had clear instructions on how to get in behind the top of the engine! As I discovered at a later time, all you have to do is take off the windshield wipers and all of the screws in that panel. The whole thing lifts off and provides easy access to the back of the engine.

#9 of 9 Re: Windstar misfire and ABS/BRK light problem [lil2low] by mfacdgba33

Oct 17, 2011 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: lil2low (May 03, 2011 9:09 pm)
windstars are plagued with these issues. First if the plugs are having fuzzy concrete like stuff on them when they are removed its a sign of oil fouling which is almost always cause by intake valve seals going bad. Its a called atomization. Abs/brake light comeing on means the abs module under the car near the drivers seat is not working any more. The module is very expensive so most people ignore the light. the van will still stop and brake normally without it.

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