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99 3.8 will not idle - 10/16/2006 6:32:23 PM    eagle2699   Posts: 1 Score: 0 Joined: 10/16/2006 Status: offline van will not idle and wont start unless you press gas pedal while cranking, runs fine until you stop or slow to below 1000rpm. need help we use van for kids school sports trips Post #: 1

RE: 99 3.8 will not idle - 10/20/2006 12:04:40 PM    windstar   Posts: 4 Score: 0 Joined: 10/3/2006 Status: offline try cleaning or replacing your idle air valve. (in reply to eagle2699) Post #: 2

RE: 99 3.8 will not idle - 10/23/2006 12:54:43 AM    Mulletman Posts: 343 Score: 0 Joined: 6/2/2006 Status: offline ^ I agree! 99% of the time when a Ford does that, it is a faulty IAC Valve. _____________________________ (in reply to windstar) Post #: 3

RE: 99 3.8 will not idle - 7/9/2007 6:02:09 PM    lfish1   Posts: 3 Score: 0 Joined: 7/9/2007 Status: offline If that doesn't fix it, check your throttle position sensor!! (in reply to Mulletman) Post #: 4

RE: 99 3.8 will not idle - 10/15/2007 5:46:22 PM    sberry   Posts: 1 Score: 0 Joined: 10/15/2007 Status: offline This was wonderful, hit the problem right on the button. Took about 5 minutes to fix. (in reply to lfish1) Post #: 5

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