1999 Ford Contour Running Check Engine Light On Code Po171 Bank 1 Lean 4

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CURT47
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My 1999 ford contour is running with a check engine light on with a code PO171 bank 1 lean. It is a 4 cylinder engine and I can not figure out what is wrong with it. The car seems to run a lot better with out the air intake on. I have tried cleaning the MAF with MAF cleaner. Not sure what is wrong with the car. I have the had it stall on me when it slows back down to idle. The cars engine speed is all over the place and by what i have read the engine speed should stay the same.
Jan 21, 2013 at 1:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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maf cleaners rarely work,

low fuel pressure, vacuum leaks, mass air flow sensor or pcv are the most common failures.

Roy
Jan 21, 2013 at 2:57 PM
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