1999 Ford Windstar

1999 FORD WINDSTAR

138,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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I have a 1999 Ford Windstar w/138,000 miles A/T Transmission. The problem that I'am having is it idles high when you first start it than it idles real low. The RMP's jump up and down between 0 and 500 before it stalls. I had it put on a scope by a local parts store. They told me the code for a EGR valve came up to start w/ that so I did. Nothing changed. I really don't know whats wrong w/ it. I thinking about taking it in to be fixed but if it is a easy fix I will probably do it myself. Thank you for your time and your answer.

Dec 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM

BMRFIXIT

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[quote:c2856f1bfc="old timer"]Engine problem
1999 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 138000 miles
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I have a 1999 Ford Windstar w/138,000 miles A/T Transmission. The problem that I'am having is it idles high when you first start it than it idles real low. The RMP's jump up and down between 0 and 500 before it stalls. I had it put on a scope by a local parts store. They told me the code for a EGR valve came up to start w/ that so I did. Nothing changed. I really don't know whats wrong w/ it. I thinking about taking it in to be fixed but if it is a easy fix I will probably do it myself. Thank you for your time and your answer.[/quote:c2856f1bfc]

check intake manifold for vacuum leak
check idle air valve
was the EGR stuck open ?

Dec 29, 2007 at 2:31 PM

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