1996 taurus stalling

1996 FORD TAURUS
20,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LIBERTEENME
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have a 1996 ford taurus, the service endine lite came on so i ran a scan tool over it and it says both banks are running to lean, the vehicle is stalling when left to idle for more than a few minutes, what do you think would be the problem
Feb 24, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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inspect PCV valve and its vacuum line
also check for vacuum leaks
Feb 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:

1.Vacuum leaks
2.EGR and PCV valve.
3.Low fuel pressure.
4.Dirty fuel injectors.
5.Mass Air Flow Sensor.
6.Oxygen Sensor.
Feb 24, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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