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1998 Ford Windstar Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Tune up, Engine performance.
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Asked on January 1, 2009

1998 Ford Windstar TUNE UP

Engine Performance problem
1998 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 81000 miles

If your van needs a tune up would your check engine light go on?
Avatar Asked by liquorman

Answer

Replied on January 1, 2009

the CEL comes on when the PCM detects a fault in the system .. ie. misfire/fuel lean/rich ... it does not tell you that your engine needs a tune up .. although in some cases a tune up can cure the fault detected ...

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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