2000 Ford Windstar engine dies during idles, in front of s

Tiny
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  • 2000 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,980 MILES
My van had engine light on and has been dying whenever I stop on stop light and I was able to start back. I took my van to "STOP1" and they replaced fuel filter and clean MAF for $330 three days ago. Engine light is not on, but my van still dies whenever I stop or slow down. So, I took van back to "STOP1" yersterday. Today, they called me saying my van need a new FUEL PUMP and it will cost me $530. What shall I do? Thanks, From a sinlgle mom who do not have any clue about automobile other than driving it and pumping gas at the gas station.
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Thursday, September 11th, 2008 AT 11:31 PM

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Tiny
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The first thing is when the check engine light is on, check the codes, then test the components that caused it. If it runs good while driving, I would suspect a bad idle air control valve before the fuel pump, usually a pump shows trouble while going up hills first. Find out what the code(s) where before putting a fuel pump in it.
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