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Ford Windstar power loss

8 messages,  Last post on Mar 02, 2013 at 3:15 PM

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#5 of 8 Re: 1998 ford windstar 3.0L [shortfroggy] by mfacdgba33

Oct 14, 2011 (10:27 pm)

Replying to: shortfroggy (Sep 20, 2011 10:39 pm)
sounds like oil fawled plugs. the valve stem seals are a issue for windstars. also look to see if you have a vacuum leak at any of the hoses that go into the engine.

#6 of 8 1998 windstar 3.0 by waynmimech

Jan 09, 2012 (11:47 pm)

I would be willing to bet your engine control computer is mailfunctioning. they usually put them either under the hood, under the dash or kick panel on the passenger side

#7 of 8 Re: 1998 ford windstar 3.0L [shortfroggy] by fordvanman

Feb 28, 2012 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: shortfroggy (Sep 20, 2011 10:39 pm)
if you are just jiggin around town does it seem to work fine as long as you are not going any faster than 40 MPH. If you are having this problem only while going highway speed the next time it does it pull over and look underneath the engine and check to see if the Catalytic converts are glowing red, if they are then you have a blocked or partiality blocked cat.
I have a 98 3.8 that is doing the same sort of thing but only at highway speeds and is very frustrating but a buddy of mine is a mechanic and suggest the above to see so I thought I would forward this on.

#8 of 8 engin power los by smontes

Mar 02, 2013 (3:15 pm)

I have 2000 ford wind star.and the check engin light flashes 15 times and wile i drive it it will lose power and start to shake i have done some sensores replaced but it still dose the same thing if.someone could help me i would appreciate it

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