Stalls after only driving a few minutes

Tiny
ADEOYEIDRIS
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  • 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I just bought this van, after driving for a few minutes and want to take a turn it stalls, immediately I put it in park and starts again it picks up. I also observed it when I apply brakes on rough roads it stops suddenly. I have changed the fuel pump three times but no change in the condition. What could be this problem? Please I need good advice because it has cost me a lot.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 AT 9:46 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner. Then scan for codes auto parts does for free
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 AT 12:22 PM
Tiny
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Thanks hmac 300 I appreciate I will do that and I will back to you
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Friday, November 25th, 2016 AT 1:29 AM
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KEN L
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Hello,

While the engine is running grasp the engine wiring harnesses and move them around. If the engine dies there is a short nearby where you have moved the harness.

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Saturday, November 26th, 2016 AT 8:14 PM

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