1995 Mercury Villager DIES WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE

150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRY4756
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THE VAN JUST SUDDENLY DIED WHEN WE SLOWED TO TURN, THEN WHEN I RESTARTED IT KEPT DYING UNLES I RACED THE ENGINE AND DROVE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE OTHER ON THE GAS. CAN YOU TELL ME THE PROBABLE CAUSE AND HOPEFULLY A CURE I CAN DO MYSELF?
Sep 22, 2008 at 2:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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For a start might want to check the fuel pressure if its within specs -could be a failing fuel pump or a clogged fuel filter

Also check the idle air control valve/throttle position and mass airflow sensors to include the DPFE-EGR
Sep 22, 2008 at 2:48 PM
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