2000 Ford Windstar VAN WILL NOT IDLE

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
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BILL71886
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Engine Performance problem
2000 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Automatic

I replaced fuel pump and filter old pump only had 18 lbs of pressure van wont idle i have to give it gas to keep it running why?
Dec 4, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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BLACKOP555
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what pressure is the new pump and filter putting out?

was filter put on the right way, if its backwards it restricts it. could be a bad fuel pressure regulator. or a bad idle motor. did it idle good before replacement? try running some highly concentrated seafoam through the system
Dec 4, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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