2000 Ford F150 bad idle

2000 FORD F-150
158,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OTISA2007
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my truck is giving 2 codes left and right bank lean it seems to run ok going down the road but at idle it will run smooth for a few minutes then try to die it will smooth out then after a few minutes it will di it again sometimes it will die but always cranks right back up i have had it to the dealer twice and they cant seem to figure it oout
Aug 31, 2010 at 12:36 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try cleaning out the idle air control valve and also check and test below

Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:

1.Vacuum leaks
2.EGR and PCV valve.
3.Low fuel pressure.
4.Dirty fuel injectors.
5.Mass Air Flow Sensor.
6.Oxygen Sensor.
Aug 31, 2010 at 1:51 AM
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