Originally posted by ddillard:
Shortly after pulling out the car started to loose power and stalled out. I restarted the car after a little cranking and got about another three miles before it again lost power and stalled out. I pulled off to the side of the road thinking that maybe the gas guage was just not accurate and that the tank was empty. ... I got in the car and it started right up, even though the idle seemed just a little rougher than normal. I pulled out of the lot and got about three hundred feet before the car stalled out again and would not start again. I had to push the car back into the parking lot, I tried letting it sit for a few minutes but it still would not start.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what the issue could be and if there are any possibilities that I would be able to check when I am off work so that I can get home.



Welcome. 4 things come to mind. Water in gas (use HEET or fuel stabilizer), Fuel filter, MAF sensor and IAC valve.

Edit.
Fuel filter.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=v6maint&Number=958655&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1

MAF
http://www.contour.org/mods/mods.php?s=howto&displayid=36

IAC cleaning
from Ray's UIM/LIM how to in Duratec Maintenance how to.

"Replacing the IAC gasket:
(From IAC faq)
Over time, the IAC (Idle Air Control) valve becomes sticky due to buildup from the EGR and PCV systems. It can stick partially open such that idle quality is adversely affected, and engine RPM's will not drop below 1500. For a while, blipping the throttle will restore normal idle, but this only works for so long.

The fix is to remove the IAC valve by unbolting the two 8mm bolts that hold it on and disconnected the wiring plug. If you are careful enough, replacement of the gasket will not be necessary. The gasket costs less than US $1.00, so it is no tragedy if you destroy it. Once the valve is off, spray it out with some carb/intake cleaner and make sure any gunky residue is gone. Reattach, and you are done. It is a lot cheaper than a new IAC, which runs around US $70. Note: Ford claims the IAC cannot be cleaned, but this is not true in my experience." Ray.

Last edited by Tony2005; 08/29/05 11:48 PM.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles