Freestyle Idling

4 messages, Last post on Jun 19, 2008 at 9:41 AM

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#1 of 4 Freestyle Idling by leo44 Jun 18, 2008 (5:25 am)
Had trouble with surges and low power,dealer cleaned mass air flow sensor, let you know if this helps. I've seen people with similar problems Replies to this message: leo44 (Jun 19, 2008 9:41 am)
#2 of 4 air filter by bruneau1 Jun 19, 2008 (8:50 am)
I checked my air filter at 16,000 miles and found it very clogged with might be brake dust. I changed it and the vehicle seems a little more spirited and mileage went up. I think if i waited until 30,000, little air would get through. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jun 19, 2008 9:09 am)
#3 of 4 Re: air filter [bruneau1] by steve_ HOST Jun 19, 2008 (9:09 am)
Replying to: bruneau1 (Jun 19, 2008 8:50 am) Interesting that Ford recommends a 30,000 mile interval on changing the air filter - seems like most makes still recommend 15,000 mile intervals. I'm usually big on deferred maintenance but air filters are cheap and easy to do on most cars and a dirty one will hurt your mpg a little. Edmunds recommends 12,000 mile intervals.
#4 of 4 Re: Freestyle Idling [leo44] by leo44 Jun 19, 2008 (9:41 am)
Replying to: leo44 (Jun 18, 2008 5:25 am) so far everything is ok, no more problems. I change my air filter every 10000 miles. but never heard of a mass air flow sensor getting clogged/dirty. hope they were right.