WHEN DRIVING VAN TEMP BOUNCES IN MIDDLE AT A STOP GOES TO TOP OF GAUGE
Sounds like system my be low on coolant
SOURCE: Gauges gone crazy
Could need new instrument panel cluster but check for corrosion as the instrument panel connector
SOURCE: 98 ford f-150 temp gauge and light problems
the intake air temperature sensor is located inside the air intake duct which is where the air filter is located pull the rubber tubing off the throttle body and look inside with a light and you will see it
SOURCE: Gas gauge not working
Hi,
This sounds like the sender unit in the fuel tank is worn or possibly a corroded/ bad earth from the unit itself.
There should be an inspection plate above the fuel tank removal of this should reveal the sender unit and connections, if not can you see on top of it? make sure all connections are clean and not gunged up with corrosion. Try spraying Wd40 or similar around the area whilst wiggling the plugs/wires.
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SOURCE: 2003 Ford Taurus wants to die when coming to a stop
TRY THIS AND LET ME KNOW IF IT CORRECTS YOUR PROBLEM
Here is the most common cause of surges and stalls at stops and low erratic idle speed and rough idle, it is the idle speed control air-bypass valve and throttle valve (IAC for short), they get full of gunk over the miles and cause idle issues (stalls, low idle) like yours, Get a can of intake cleaner from any local parts store, not carb spray, intake cleaner, it is made by a company called CRC, remove the air intake hose to the engine, hold the idle high so the engine won't stall, then spray the can of cleaner into the intake while keeping the engine running, use at least 1/2 the can, shut down the engine and disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, then restart and complete a number of mixed driving cycles, town, freeway, stop and go etc., after a few days the problem will go away as the system will relearn to the clean intake
SOURCE: I have a 2003 Ford Explorer that is overheating.
Did you burp the system? these engines have a problem getting all the air out of the system. Look for a bleed valve near the thermostat and crack it openwhen the engine is cold. I believe they also had a problem with the head gasket on that year if it over heated. good luck be sue to get the air out of the heater and the radiator they can be a problem.
1.9 liter engine:
If you absolutely need
to drive the van without having it serviced ensure your coolant/water is topped
off prior to setting out. Make sure you have LOTS of water on hand to top
it off if needed and keep a very close eye on your temperature gauge. You
should also stop every few hours even if the temperature gauge stays in the
"normal" range to ensure its operating at the correct temperature.
There could be a few things wrong with the van, but damage to the
radiator or cracked hoses could be likely culprits.
That being said I wouldn't recommend any long trips before having this issue fixed.
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