'98 Ford Windstar

Tiny
BOWLCUT
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  • 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
The "Service Engine" light has been on now for about a year with no problems. However, lately it has been flashing periodically and now it also surges. While driving, especially uphill the engine will pulsate and runs extremely rough. Please help. Oh, and I did have a OBD2 tester hooked up and it says that the "Intake Manifold Runner Control Bank 1 and 2 stuck open." Would this have anything to do with it?
Thursday, April 26th, 2007 AT 1:32 PM

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Tiny
MIXMASTERJAMEZ
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My windstar did the same thing it will get worst as time goes on its a dealer part only. And it cost 500 bucks for one controller and there is no way to tell which one it is so both have to be replace.
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Sunday, April 29th, 2007 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for replying to my question. I figured it would be something pricey seeing how its a Ford. They always want to rip-off their consumers. It's best to just go foreign because they know what they're doing. Thanks again for the info.
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Monday, April 30th, 2007 AT 9:28 AM
Tiny
TAURUSWHEEL
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Imrc's can be fixed if someone knows how to diagnose it, the actuators do fail on occasion, be careful. They are powerful, keep appendages out of the way. If you think Fords are pricey, start pricing some foreign parts. No one has the market cornered on all points.
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Monday, April 30th, 2007 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for responding to my question as well, it's good to hear from someone that knows what they are talking about. As far as pricey parts I guess you are probably right, it's just a kicker when they come from a dealership. TaurusWheel, do have any references to the IMRC that you could send me, i.E. Pictures? I have the haynes manual but there isn't much in there. Thank you again. "Bowlcut3x@gmail. Com"
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Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 AT 7:17 AM

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