See "Related Questions" below for much more about this very serious. but somewhat easily fixed, problem with 1999-2003 Windstar 3.8l engines.
Includes links to very detailed instructions on what the fix(es) are.
PO171 = system adaptive fuel too lean (bank 1) PO174 = system adaptive fuel too lean (bank 2)
Here is a link to what I had found doing a google search. http://www.aa1car.com/library/ford_lean_codes.htm Hope this helps. Check with AutoZone retailer in your region. See "Related Questions" below for much more about this very serious. but somewhat easily fixed, problem with 1999-2003 Windstar 3.8l engines. Includes links to very detailed instructions on what the fix(es) are.
2000 ford lightning. P1540,po171.po174
leaking intake gaskets...
P0171, system too lean (bank 1). P0174, system too lean (bank 2). Start with checking for a vacuum leak.
If your code is PO171 or PO174 then there is a fuel delivery issue, If your fuel filter hasn't been replaced yet then do that first before replacing the fuel pump[The volume of sending fuel is insufficient]
everyone says po171 and npo174 are map sensor problems, i do not think so, the egr pressure sensor collects vaccum and tells computer about the egr , what i am finding ,especially in winter, the 2 hoses going to the pressure sensor get full of crud and the sensor cant read anymore.Today i found a 1997 ranger with po171 and po174 codes ,the hoses were fine but ice had built up inside the knozles of the egr valve pressure sensor causing it not to read.check hoses and look for vaccum leaks first. I concur with the vacuum leak. To find, spray carb cleaner around all suspect hoses and manifold areas with engine at idle. When the idle speed increases, you have found the vacuum leak!
Have you had your 4 oxygen sensors replaced? It turns out when they replaced my oxygen sensors, they were after market parts so the service engine light did not come and gave codes even though they were replaced.
It's important to buy genuine Ford parts. If you are not, this is probably the reason it continues. Also, check the reader on your mass air sensor (it's a wire). If it has crud on it, it will tell the engine that there is not as much air going through it then there really is and the motor will run lean.
it will choke and run like crap eventually what happpens to the EGr valves is they jus plug up ,exhaust gas recirculation valve you should get a check engine light,code po171,po174,or po401,po402. not neccessarily will run rough. sometimes will run fine but thrrough up check engine light for bank 1 to lean,etc..
1199 jag xj8 mas airflow sensor
from what i have experienced check the MAF sensor. you should check your o2 sensors also could be multiple things . but o2 sensors are a great place to start yes he is correct. however the maf or fuel filter or vacuum leak.. not o2s usually