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1998 Lincoln Mark III Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Dent.
Mileage: 88,000 miles.

Asked on January 15, 2011

Engine Shuts Off

My 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII engine shuts off as soon as I put in reverse. Has happened before - one time during oil change and technician said he reconnected intake manifold hose or something like that???
Avatar Asked by acallendar

Answer

Replied on February 6, 2011

Check for vacuum leakes on the engine. Check the idle air control valve (IAC). If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned to identify trouble codes.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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