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I have seen many posts on different sites with people having the same problem.
As far as I know, it is common on 95 to 97 windstar 3.8 engines.
Most of the answers I have seen direct you to change the Intake manifold runner actuators or check all the vacuum lines.
I think most of the answers are missing the boat on one important item.
Both actuators are vacuum contolled and if you have no vacuum they will stay open causing poor drivability, poor fuel economy, and cause the service engine light to come on.
On the firewall side of the engine intake manifold there is a bracket mounting 3 solenoid valves. The one closest to the passenger side is the IMRC solenoid. It opens when engine is started and allows engine vacuum to close actuators at speeds lower than 3500RPMs.
These valves are prone to corrosion internally and will seize after a while.
You have to remove the cowl assemblies to get at the solenoid but it is fairly easy to change.
The Ford part number for the solenoid is F1HZ*9H465*A
Costs about $80.00 and will probably solve your problems.
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