2000 windstar

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
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RIDINDIRTY80677
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2000 ford windstar V-6 3.6 L... Check engine light stays on codes say system to lean bank 1 and 2. First mechanic says its the O2 sensors, had the replaced same thing again then he says its the mass air flow sensor had that replaced still same thing.. Mechanic is annoying me. what could this problem be and what can I do to fix it??? Thank you
Sep 11, 2007 at 6:40 PM
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Did they pull the codes and just come up with "it needs blah,blah ,blah" or did they actually troubleshoot it and perform tests to verify it?

See if they still have the old parts.

Can you get the code numbers that are currently in the system?

These windstars did have a main harness that ran along the firewall/engine area that had a rot problem and would throw codes such as yours. This doesn't mean it is the case for you, but it is a possiblility.
Sep 11, 2007 at 6:53 PM
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BMASTERJERRY
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Sounds like a vacuum leak. Check rubber hoses and elbows for holes...
Sep 12, 2007 at 7:38 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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HELLO
HOPE THAT CAN HELP
IF YOU HAVE ON THIS ENGINE A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD 8 OUT OF 10 TOY NEED THE GASKET
AND BOLTS SEAL FOR THE MANIFOLD HAVE IT CHECKED
GET THE COMPLETE KIT WITH THE BOLT SEALS
Sep 12, 2007 at 8:22 PM
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WINDSTARSBLOW
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I'm having the same problem...you can read what I was told after a diagnostic and smoke test...

heres my post:

https://www.2carpros.com/forum/p0104-p0107-on-2000-windstar-se-38lagain-please-help-me-vt67383.html
Nov 11, 2007 at 10:56 AM
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