99 3.8 will not idle

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Oct 16, 2006 | 08:32 PM

eagle2699

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99 3.8 will not idle

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

Oct 20, 2006 | 02:04 PM

windstar

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RE: 99 3.8 will not idle

try cleaning or replacing your idle air valve.

Oct 23, 2006 | 02:54 AM

Mulletman

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RE: 99 3.8 will not idle

^ I agree! 99% of the time when a Ford does that, it is a faulty IAC Valve.

Jul 9, 2007 | 08:02 PM

lfish1

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RE: 99 3.8 will not idle

If that doesn't fix it, check your throttle position sensor!!

Oct 15, 2007 | 07:46 PM

sberry

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RE: 99 3.8 will not idle

This was wonderful, hit the problem right on the button. Took about 5 minutes to fix.

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