Funny, you could have had a trained dealership technician, like me, tell you what the problem is for less than you spent on that EGR valve. Penny wise and dollar foolish my friend.
Or simply do some more trouble shooting. Many times the engine code doesn't tell the whole truth on any vehicle. Could be a DPFE sensor or a vac regulator. More that likely the DPFE sensor easy fix. Good Luck
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Could be the head gasket. Very common problem with this engine and model year Windstar.
Not unless there's a problem - trouble code being generated by one of the various sensors.See "Related Questions" below for more
Just replacing a sensor that was the source of a 'trouble-code' doesn't mean the true *cause* of the problem was fixed.It's really important to research those trouble codes *BEFORE* replacing sensors.It's time to go back and have those codes read again and then learn about what causes them.See "Related Questions" below for more
The key here is that each warning light is trying to tell you 2 different things. They are not likely to be related to each other.Research each light separately.NOTE: Fix the *cause* of the trouble codes and the lights will turn themselves off.See "Related Questions" below for more about check engine lights & Windstar ABS systems
That is actually an artist rendition of a car engine. It indicates the computer is receiving some "trouble" codes from a sensor or two. See "Related Questions" below for more
According to the "Related Question" below, the engines across the 1999-2003 model years are highly interchangeable.
Yes.See "Related Questions" below for much more about the Windstar EGR / DPFE system.
It means that the engine computer has detecteed a malfunction and set a trouble code.See related question below.It means that the engine computer has detecteed a malfunction and set a trouble code.See related question below.
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AnswerThe check engine light could be from changing the battery. Some models will do this saying that there was some loss of power recently. My jeep does this. I would get a hold of a code scanner and check it, because you just wont know what it is until it is read. Autozone will read your computer for free, but I don't think they will reset it. The trouble code has to be erased with a trouble code reader. Also Make sure your emergency brake is also all the way off.AnswerThe key here is that each warning light is trying to tell you 2 different things. They are not likely to be related to each other.Research each light separately.NOTE: Fix the *cause* of the trouble codes and the lights will turn themselves off.See "Related Questions" below for more about check engine lights & Windstar ABS systems
Do you have a 3.8 engine for a 2001 Windstar Ford Van?