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2002 Ford Windstar High Idle then dies

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
My 2002 winstar Idles at 3500 rpms then Idles down to around 1100 rpms then dies, when I restart it, it high Idles at 3500 rpms then Idles down to 1100 rpms Idles rough then dies, but not every time, sometimes it Idles at 1100 rpms rough and then dies.
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Friday, February 6th, 2015 AT 4:24 PM

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Tiny
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Clan throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner and check for a vacuum leak, like hose off leaking etc.
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Saturday, February 7th, 2015 AT 6:48 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, this sounds like the PCV valve hose has a leak which is common, here is a guide to help you find the problem and I have included images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

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