1994 Ford Windstar Stalls, Needs Ether

1994 FORD WINDSTAR
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BULLITT
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My car will start the first Time After that I have to use Ether in the Carb, and when i come to a stop it stalls out and then I have to get out and spray ether again.Runs great other than,. if it stalls or dies i have to use Ether.Please help I am disabled and cant afford any thing else.
Feb 20, 2006 at 1:15 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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I would try some fuel injection cleaner first. Then replace the fuel filter. You should have the fuel pressure tested at the rail.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:05 AM
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Try fuel-injection cleaner, replace the fuel filter, and have fuel pressure tested at the rail.

Conversation Summary

The owner says a 1994 Ford Windstar, also described as a Trans Sport, starts the first time but then stalls at stops and will not restart without ether sprayed into the carburetor. It otherwise runs well. The expert recommends trying fuel-injection cleaner, replacing the fuel filter, and testing fuel pressure at the rail.

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