1998 Ford Windstar stalling

JOHNHANNINEN

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1998 FORD WINDSTAR
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
109,000 MILES

The ignition switch shorted out and was replaced. Now the vehicle turns over correctly and does start however runs like it is starved of fuel and then stalls. Prior to the switch failure it ran perfectly. What could have happened to create this problem?

Friday, September 24th, 2010 AT 11:01 PM

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MADMIKE1735

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Check your fuel pump fuse. When the ignition shorted out, it shorted the entire circuit. Ive seen a shorted starter cause the fuel pump fuse to pop. If its on the same circuit, thats most likely your problem. Start with that.

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Friday, September 24th, 2010 AT 11:04 PM

JOHNHANNINEN

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I checked all fuses and the diodes for the anti theft. All check good.

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Friday, September 24th, 2010 AT 11:11 PM

MADMIKE1735

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Check for fuel pressure on the rail. Make sure thats adequate. Let me know the results.

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Friday, September 24th, 2010 AT 11:17 PM

JOHNHANNINEN

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Is it possible I damaged the ecu by repeatedly trying to start the vehicle with a bad ignition switch?

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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 12:52 AM

MADMIKE1735

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Although unlikely, it is possible.

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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 11:28 AM

JOHNHANNINEN

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Fuel preasure checks fine. Coil pack was out of spec but new one did not fix problem. Still starts and idles but when I apply the pedal it bogs out. If I let up quickly it resumes idle for awhile but eventually stalls.

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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 11:38 PM