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I have a 1999 Ford Windstar with a sputtering/.

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD WINDSTAR
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I have a 1999 ford windstar with a sputtering/stalling issue. The car runs perfectly when I have pressure applied to the gas pedal but as soon as the car slows or when I am idling the car gets jerky and feels like it wants to stall. If I keep 1 foot lightly on the gas and hold the break at redlights the car is fine. I cranked it the other day and the engine made a loud POP with white smoke coming out. When I opened the hood to investigate the PCV hose and come off of the intake. I believe that is the only source of the loud pop and smoke, but I am not 100%. All of the sputtering and jerks started after this incident. The PCV valve is pulling strong but has a thick buildup around the grommet and inside the hose and the crank case. Any ideas of what the issue could be?
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 7:20 PM

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Tiny
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I would have the idle control motor tested as it controls idle functions

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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 7:22 PM
Tiny
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Would that play a role in the hose shooting off and smoking the way it did? Not doubting your advice just trying to cover it all in one go.
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 7:57 PM
Tiny
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No, the back fire may have pushed the valve all the way one way and it is now not able to work.

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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 9:46 PM

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