Van Idle Have 96 Ford Aerostar 4.0. Engine runs good, but if it sits in idle, it bucks, strange noises happens, and it dies. However, it starts up again, and then is drivable. Does not miss at high speed. What's wrong with my car? I need help.

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Learn more about Ford Windstar at the Edmunds.com Car Forums! ... I tried to startmy van on a 15 degree morning - heard a loud bang and now it won't start. Battery ....The engine will crank, start run about 5 seconds then stop. ... I have a 2003 Ford Windstar, same problem,Ford is covering up the problem.

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As a rough guideline, problems with the battery, alternator and starter are the most ...Before I even put the key into the ignition I hear a clicking noise on the right side ...started it and then it started making a loud clicking noise while I was driving it ..... i have a 2003 windstar ford it was clicking and wouldn't start had to get a ...

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Nov 6, 2006 - Rough Idle Engine Dies Loud Ticking! ... down then dies and then i restart and it has no problems but the ticking continues PLEASE HELP ME ... Level Up0% Completed ... 2. my injectors are bad and the ticking sound is one of the injectors.... Another method is to turn the AM radio on to a place where there ...Missing: windstar

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Are you getting white smoke or no smoke from the exhaust after failed start attempts?
When the FICM was replaced, did Ford check the glow plugs and injectors for proper operation?
Are you using an engine oil heating element or is the engine dead cold when this happens?
How long does the engine run the first and second start attempts before it stalls and dies?

some fault codes stored in your car,
use autocom cdp pro cars check your car and clear the fault codes.

The catalytic converter may be coming apart inside - the loose catalyst could be moving around and intermittently blocking the exhaust. A malfunctioning Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve could also be part of the problem. Sometimes carbon buildup in the exhaust manifold can cause trouble, but usually this causes stalling upon acceleration after coasting down a hill.
Put your hand near the exhaust pipe outlet while a helper starts the engine. If the exhaust flow is highly variable in volume (not just simply on-off as it would be for a cylinder misfire), you definitely need to check for exhaust blockage.
Fuel delivery problems (e. g. pressure bleed-down followed by fuel vaporization in the line) can cause hot start problems, but that doesn't account for the odd noise under the vehicle.

i hope that the 24,500 RPM is a miss-print and you mean 2450 RPM.

get a can of carburetor cleaner and spray around the intake manifold with the engine running if there is a vacuum leak causing the idle problem when you spray the cleaner around the leak the idle will change, if you find no leaks replace the idle control valve or motor witch ever you want to call it.

let me know if there is any thing else you need.

check to see if that vehicle has an idle air control module, if it does replace it,

FORD: 1995-96 CONTOUR, CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1996 MUSTANG LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1995-96 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, MYSTIQUE, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER LIGHT TRUCK: 1995-96 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER, WINDSTAR
1996 EXPLORER This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the 1995 4.6L Thunderbird/Cougar. ISSUE: After a 1-4 hour engine soak time, long crank times and/or long crank to start followed by a stall may occur on some vehicles. No further stalling or rough idle will occur after the engine is running. The long crank and/or stall may be due to the Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve sticking.
ACTION: Replace the IAC Valve with a revised IAC Valve if no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform normal diagnostics and correct any DTCs as required by referring to the appropriate year Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Service Manual.
2. If no codes are present, replace the IAC Valve by referring to the appropriate model/year Service Manual, Section 03-14. Refer to the following Idle Air Control Valve Application Chart for proper IAC usage.
   
   IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE APPLICATION CHART Model Year Vehicle Engine Revised Part Number PASSENGER CARS 1995 Escort/Tracer 1.9L F5DZ-9F715-BA 1996 Escort/Tracer 1.9L F6CZ-9F715-BB 1995 Contour/Mystique 2.5L F5RZ-9F715-AB 1996 Contour/Mystique 2.5L F6RZ-9F715-AA 1996 Taurus/Sable 3.0L 4-Valve F5DZ-9F715-DA 1995 Taurus/Sable 3.0L 2-Valve F5DZ-9F715-EA 1996 Taurus/Sable 3.0L 2-Valve F6DZ-9F715-DA 1995 Taurus SHO 3.2L F6DZ-9F715-CA 1996 Taurus SHO 3.4L F6LZ-9F715-AC 1995 Taurus/Sable 3.8L F68Z-9F715-EA 1995 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Town Car 4.6L 2-Valve F5PZ-9F715-AA 1996 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Town Car/Mustang 4.6L 2-Valve F6AZ-9F715-EB 1996 Mustang 4.6L 4-Valve F65Z-9F715-BC 1995-96 Continental 4.6L 4-Valve F5OZ-9F715-AB 1995 Mark VIII 4.6L 4-Valve F3LZ-9F715-AA 1996 Mark VIII 4.6L 4-Valve F6LZ-9F715-AC 1995 Thunderbird/Cougar 4.6L 2-Valve F5PZ-9F715-AA 1996 Thunderbird/Cougar 4.6L 2-Valve F6AZ-9F715-EB LIGHT TRUCKS 1995-96 Ranger 2.3L F5OZ-9F715-AB 1995-96 Ranger 3.0L F67Z-9F715-AA 1995 Aerostar 3.0L F68Z-9F715-DA 1996 Aerostar 3.0L F69Z-9F715-AA 1995-96 Windstar 3.0L F68Z-9F715-DA 1995 Windstar 3.8L F68Z-9F715-EA 1996 Windstar 3.8L F68Z-9F715-CB 1995-96 Econoline/F-150-350 Series/Bronco 4.9L F68Z-9F715-EA 1996 Explorer 5.0L F67Z-9F715-BA

quite often ford steering pumps make noise, but if it is hard to steer, the fluid is probably low. First check underneath to see if there is a puddle, if there is then find and fix the leak. next, start it and get it to normal op. temp., while idling, pull the pump plug/ dipstick, check the level, add fluid if necessary. Steer the wheels back and forth a time or two, then check the level again. Double check underneath, visually inspect for puddles/wet spots. does the problem change after these steps? Theres not likely any water in it, therefore freezing isn't likely. Hope this helps.

I'm having the same problem with my 90 2.3L Ranger. I replaced the EGR Valve back in August and the truck ran fine (but the gas mileage was bad) until late December . I knew it needed an O2 Sensor back in August but didn't replace it until last Saturday along with the Idle Air Control Valve, Plugs and Wires. The truck ran fine for a couple minutes then started running like a VW bug! My code reader is now throwing out an EGR failure code, so I guess i'll take the 4 month EGR back and get a new one, and see what that does!