SPONSORED LINKS

How to find a vaccum leak on a Ford Windstar 3.8?

Tiny
JOHNATHAN HENDERSON
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 140,000 MILES
I have a Ford Windstar and it keeps on showing the trouble codes p0171 and p0174. When I checked the van, I noticed that I could pull the PCV hose out without any resistance and also that rubber grommet was soaked in oil. I shaked the PCV valve and it rattled. Also when you are driving the van it hesitates when you hit the gas and sometimes at a stop it feels like it wants to choke out and die.
SPONSORED LINKS
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 AT 5:33 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,797 POSTS
Ford makes a kit for the pcv, hose and fittings. It includes the valve cover as well.
As far as the codes, it could be vacuum leak, maf sensor, fuel pressure or pcv. A shop with a scan tool can monitor long term trims and use a smoke machine to find the source of any vacuum leak.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+4
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 AT 5:50 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Vacuum Leak Content

Vacuum Leak Test and Repair
VIDEO
Vacuum Leak Test and Repair
Instructional repair video
Vacuum Leak
GUIDE
Vacuum Leak
Discover the essentials of identifying and repairing vacuum leaks in your vehicle's engine with this comprehensive guide. Improve your car's performance and fuel...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links