97 Windstar stalls when cold
 

have a 1997 Ford Windstar that stalls during the morning when I first start up for 5-10 minutes or so. It has a 3.8 L engine. I just had the engine rebuilt and it didn't do this before the rebuild. If I have the radio on there is a click on the radio when it stalls. Sometimes when it stalls, the radio, after a delay, goes out for a 20-60 seconds and then comes back on. The rebuild was initiated when I had a leaky head gasket on the No. 1 cylinder. Now runs really smooth except for the problem. I feel there is some power loss though at times, but am not sure about that. When it warms up it is much better. No check engine lights come on. Whats up doc?

RE: 97 Windstar stalls when cold
 

As long as they didn't bore out the cylinders when they rebuilt it you're OK.

RE: 97 Windstar stalls when cold
 

If it is have this problem only in Park, check theperemeter specsfor the IAC (Idle Air Control Valve) and test it. Otherwise find temp sensor (not temp Gauge sensor) and test as well. The specs are available in chilton manual.