1991 Ford E-Series Van Running rich

135,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMBO57301
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My van all of the sudden started idling poorly and black smokes quite often and the gas mileage is way worseand the exhaust pipe is all sooty
Feb 25, 2010 at 1:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the oxygen sensor, fuel pressure regulator leaking, coolant temperatureensor in the open loop and excessive fuel pressure due to clogged fuel return line-
Feb 25, 2010 at 1:44 PM
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