2000 Ford Windstar DOESNT WANT TO IDLE

ALLENOVERHOLT

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2000 FORD WINDSTAR

Engine Performance problem
2000 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 100K miles

WONT IDLE. HAS A HISSING SOUND AT TOP BACK OF MOTOR. ALL HOSES HOOKED UP. JUST STARTED A WEEK AGO. RUNNING ROUGH

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 8:46 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:

You have a vacuum leak somewhere if you hear a hissing. Checl for it around the rear of the intake.
Some mechanics use starting fluid to find leaks. If there is a leak, it will suck it in at the leak and the RPM's will raise. I don't do this because of the potential of catching something on fire, but many do it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 2:22 PM

ALLENOVERHOLT

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Put new wires, plugs, air filter, pvc. Checked fuel filter its ok. Idles better but still not getting good response on acceleration. Seems to hesitate and take alot of peddle with no acceleration. O2 sensor? M.A.F. Sensor? T.P.S. Sensor? How can I find out without diagnostic tester? Thank you for your help

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Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 3:42 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:

Check this out for the O2 sensor. But you will need some general tools (a multimeter).

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_oxygen_sensor.htm

Usually the check engine light will come on when the items you mentioned failure.

Also, you're sure the fuel pump is making enough pressure and the catylatic converter isn't plugged, correct?

Joe

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Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 5:56 PM