2002 Ford E-Series Van stalls or almost stalls

2002 FORD E-SERIES VAN
71,000 MILES • 4.2L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACK NEASHAM
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Sometimes coming to a stop or starting from a stop trys to stall, or does stall, usually when after driving for a while or when sitting in the hot sun, I am in Az. Tucson
Aug 12, 2014 at 2:45 AM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner.
Aug 12, 2014 at 5:15 AM
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SHANEMJEFFERS
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Does it throw any codes? (Check engine light). You can try cleaning the Map sensor (or maf sensor of equipped) or the idle air control. Check for vacuum leaks.
Aug 12, 2014 at 3:52 PM
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JACK NEASHAM
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Thank you, check engine light did come on after running worse, took off and smeared a little oir around sealing ring, started running good again,
if I have more trouble, will try your other suggestions.
Thank you,
Jack
Aug 13, 2014 at 12:01 AM
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