Awesome video sir. This is going to be very useful when I get my Windstar
that Ill be using as a storm chase vehicle! considering Ill most likely get
a high mileage one, this is something I was going to look into doing
myself. Thanks!
My mothers 2000 Windstar is showing the P0171 code…we’re trying to decide
where to take it…her regular mechanic shop is good but high dollar. What
would be the cost for this repair?
Bought my used 1996 Windstar LX 3.6 w/115k miles and a nice body – just
like the women I’ve been dating. It ran ok, but my check engine light
keeps lit. Gonna buy gaskets, cleaners, oil and hope to have this engine
running great.
I just did a repair on our 2000 windstar 3.8. It was a corroded water
by-pass line that sits below the lower intake. Coolant was shooting
everywhere. We fixed that and its was running fine up until this morning.
My wife went to start it and its shaking really bad, check engine light is
flashing when in gear, but stays lit in idle. Also a sulfur smell. WE
didn’t replace the lower intake bolts but don’t think thats the issue. Any
clue? We need to get the codes ran but scared it may break down on the
road. Funds are super tight.
I have a 2000 ford Windstar. It is running lean and was told this is a easy
fix. I know you can adjust if it has a carburetor but not with this
vehicle. Is this caused always by a vacuum leak or something else. also
the van has issue shifting into 2nd gear only when you first start it.
After that it is fine. overdrive light along with engine light and trac
control light. Any idea on this one??
Great video. Didn’t have the codes, just an excessive amount of oil being
lost and what was thought to be a rod knock on acceleration. The jury is
still out on the oil usage but following your video, changing gaskets,
isolator bolts, and cleaning out the EGR ports got rid of the suspected
knock. The engine is so quite at a stop light that had to look at the RPM
meter to see if it was running. Thanks again…. subscribed.
my mother’s windstar is leaking antifreeze pretty bad, mechanic said the
intake gasket is the cause. Could this be true or is he just trying to get
more money for a POS that isn’t worth fixing? antifreeze is dripping off
the back of the engine and onto the converter. It leaves puddles on the
passenger side. or perhaps the intake manifold itself has a hole?
Great video. Wondering if this would help my 2001 Windstar. I think there
is a vacuum leak somewhere as it idles very low at stoplights (500-600rpm)
it never kills but it gets close. Cold started it the other day and drove
without warming it up. VERY rough idle and check engine light came on
throwing codes for a cylinder 3 AND 4 misfire when i started down the road.
Im not sure where to start. Would replacing the intake gaskets help the
misfire codes? Any help on what I should do first would be great!
Great video. I heard you say 89 inch/lbs, but what is the sequence? Also,
my son’s van is a 2003 Windstar and is displaying the same codes
P0174/P0304 misfire on cylinder #4. There is coolant spitting up from under
one of the fuel injectors. After researching on the web, it looks like it
may be the lower intake manifold gaskets. I just bought the gasket kit.
Will this fix the problem? Is the torque the same for the lower intake and
what is the sequence? Thanks again for the great video.
I’ve read elsewhere that there is a design flaw for the entire manifold and
that there has been a redesign (see link). Is changing the manifold
gaskets more of a “band-aid” solution for a bigger problem? In the long
run would it be better to replace the entire manifold kit? Thanks for any
help you can offer.
Thank you very much, following the video made that job fairly easy.
Finished it in a few hours and no more lean codes.
Just a FYI, my van is a ’99 Windstar SEL, 3.8 liter, and the factory
gaskets were red. They seemed fine but I replaced them anyway since I had
bought the new blue ones already. The bolts however were the black ones
and they were obviously bad, the rubber piece was squashed down pretty good.
Anyway thanks again, this turned out to be easier than I thought it would
be.
I like your choice of music playing in the background!, I am having
missfires on my f150 4.2 l, can I clean those egr holes by just removing
the top of the intake? thanks
Great… no B/S video and easy to follow. I Just got the P0174 CODE on my
02 Windstar. It’s been idling rough on and off for the last couple years
and this is the first time I get the code. I checked all the hoses. So I
guess this job is next. Thanks
+FordTechMakuloco i have a 2000 Ford windstar . runs fine but has the 2
common vacuum codes. When i give it gas by hand on the throttle i hear a
loud sunction noise . i can’t find a air leak so i just would like your
opinion before i take the manifold out thanks
Great video. I have to do this as well as changing the lower intake gaskets
because of oil leaks. But after watching this I’m not dreading it as bad as
I once was. Everything looks pretty simple. Thanks for your time in putting
this together.
Thanks for the video. Also, the IMRC seals on the passenger side of the
intake manifolds can suck air.
Plenty of lip service on how the PCM is designed to handle some vacuum
leakage at the shaft/manifold interface but when the engine literally bogs
down when carb/brake cleaner is sprayed at the shafts tells the story.
Around $500 for the new intake manifold(s) but have read there is a
back-woods work around – lots o’ labor – using the green AC type o-rings to
re-seal.
Also have read the PCM can be flashed to accept a bit more vacuum leak
before setting 0171/0174 code.
As to car in question, installed the green clam shell seals. They were
definitely distorted.
At this point I’d swap out that coolant crossover tube as well. It’ll
eventually leak at the 90 degree bend and you’ll be going back in all over
again. If your lower intake gasket leaks, this is a good tutorial other
than you have a few more things to remove to reach it.
I did this repair on a 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8l. Everything went smoothly
from tear down to reassembly. Your video was easy to follow and tightening
order diagrams. The problem I have now is when I try and start it. It
sputters as it is starting, then while running it is very rough. I have a
small hole in my muffler and it is making a loud popping sound. I revved up
the engine a little thinking that the throttle body cleaner residue is
causing it. It ran smoothly while at 2000 rpms but went back to rough
afterwards. I shut it off, inspected the hoses again and everything is
connected. Also the exhaust pipe from the engine to a flex joint midway of
the van was glowing hot. The van ran fine before, just had the check engine
light on. Now the check engine light reset itself. Any clues to what might
be causing this?
Perfect.. I’m using about 1 quart every 1k miles and I get 13 miles a
gallon in city and I about shit.. I don’t have codes and I’ve disconnected
the pcv and everything runs fine.. . Anyway as it looks oil is leaking out
from under the aluminum intake and the head gaskets, I’ve had to spray it
off every month or so.. Do you think this is because the aluminum intake is
full of oil? I do believe this should fix the problem.. Thanks
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion 3.0 AWD with the same codes P0171 & P0174, idle
on startup is slightly rough but once warmed up seems to be fine, also
drives fine… Can that be a Vacuum Leak? Where do you suggest I start?
Awesome video! Attention to every detail. I’m getting ready to tear into my
wifes 2001 Windstar. Have a misfire error code on #2 & #6 cylinders. My gut
tells me its the coil. Replaced it before. Can’t help but think what are
the odds of it being #2 and #6. They share the same bay on the coil. If
that isn’t it, this video has made me almost WANT to take the intake off,
even if its just for fun. (Would really impress my wife, of coarse me
watching this video would be my secret).
After many DIY automotive fixes found on YouTube, I have to say this video
is definitely one of the most through and well done. Subscribed and Thanks!
Do you have to do the lower gaskets as well, or are they not a concern? Any
problem signs to look for with the lowers? ’03 Windstar, 130,000 miles.
Nice work! I did this but never cleaned the lower intake like you did. I
noticed that the little arms that are coming out of the intake manifold
runner control module were gone as well. Would this be causing the van to
stutter as well? Or maybe I need to take it apart and clean it like you
did?
Made the repair yesterday with great thanks to this indispensable video.
One question: Does it matter where I plug the spark plug wires into the
coil pack?
I hat all those tricky fit situations. Why does it always come out with no
issue but putting it back in you have to push/pry? I’ve noticed I need my
arms about 8″ longer working on the back of a lot of V8s how do you
handling getting to the back of deep engine bays? I’ve notice my method of
laying on the engine is probably frowned upon at the dealership.
Great Video. Thanks for posting. My Windstar is showing Code P0171 and
P0174. I had this procedure you show in the video done about one year ago
at the shop I normally go to. Now the same codes are back. Could it be the
same problem again, only a year later? I am using a very basic code
scanner so i dont see too much info on it. Could these codes be related to
something else like the Mass Airflow sensor or do you think it could be the
intake again? What else can cause these codes?
Thanks for your help.
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Awesome video sir. This is going to be very useful when I get my Windstar
that Ill be using as a storm chase vehicle! considering Ill most likely get
a high mileage one, this is something I was going to look into doing
myself. Thanks!
are there any issues with the quality of the gaskets? I took mine back
twice to my mechanic because it was still leaking after they replaced it.
My mothers 2000 Windstar is showing the P0171 code…we’re trying to decide
where to take it…her regular mechanic shop is good but high dollar. What
would be the cost for this repair?
If i buy all the parts, How much will it cost me for you to install?
Bought my used 1996 Windstar LX 3.6 w/115k miles and a nice body – just
like the women I’ve been dating. It ran ok, but my check engine light
keeps lit. Gonna buy gaskets, cleaners, oil and hope to have this engine
running great.
I just did a repair on our 2000 windstar 3.8. It was a corroded water
by-pass line that sits below the lower intake. Coolant was shooting
everywhere. We fixed that and its was running fine up until this morning.
My wife went to start it and its shaking really bad, check engine light is
flashing when in gear, but stays lit in idle. Also a sulfur smell. WE
didn’t replace the lower intake bolts but don’t think thats the issue. Any
clue? We need to get the codes ran but scared it may break down on the
road. Funds are super tight.
Excellent and thorough video. Do I need to replace the entire bolt or can I
just replace the grommets? Thanks!
I have a 2000 ford Windstar. It is running lean and was told this is a easy
fix. I know you can adjust if it has a carburetor but not with this
vehicle. Is this caused always by a vacuum leak or something else. also
the van has issue shifting into 2nd gear only when you first start it.
After that it is fine. overdrive light along with engine light and trac
control light. Any idea on this one??
Very well explained!
could that cause oil to get into the coolant
just wish there was more video’s on windstar 3.0 … if u have one can u
post the link? thanks
Do you have a ford part number for the isolator bolts with the green
grommets and the clam gasket? Thanks
Can you help me fix mine.
Great video. Didn’t have the codes, just an excessive amount of oil being
lost and what was thought to be a rod knock on acceleration. The jury is
still out on the oil usage but following your video, changing gaskets,
isolator bolts, and cleaning out the EGR ports got rid of the suspected
knock. The engine is so quite at a stop light that had to look at the RPM
meter to see if it was running. Thanks again…. subscribed.
my mother’s windstar is leaking antifreeze pretty bad, mechanic said the
intake gasket is the cause. Could this be true or is he just trying to get
more money for a POS that isn’t worth fixing? antifreeze is dripping off
the back of the engine and onto the converter. It leaves puddles on the
passenger side. or perhaps the intake manifold itself has a hole?
this video was very helpful thank you
Great video. Wondering if this would help my 2001 Windstar. I think there
is a vacuum leak somewhere as it idles very low at stoplights (500-600rpm)
it never kills but it gets close. Cold started it the other day and drove
without warming it up. VERY rough idle and check engine light came on
throwing codes for a cylinder 3 AND 4 misfire when i started down the road.
Im not sure where to start. Would replacing the intake gaskets help the
misfire codes? Any help on what I should do first would be great!
What’s up if I clean the holes but I don’t have air preasure to blow them?
It’s that a problem?..thanks
+FordTechMakuloco
Thank you will see what we can do. If it fixes it we will let ya know!!
Great video. I heard you say 89 inch/lbs, but what is the sequence? Also,
my son’s van is a 2003 Windstar and is displaying the same codes
P0174/P0304 misfire on cylinder #4. There is coolant spitting up from under
one of the fuel injectors. After researching on the web, it looks like it
may be the lower intake manifold gaskets. I just bought the gasket kit.
Will this fix the problem? Is the torque the same for the lower intake and
what is the sequence? Thanks again for the great video.
I’ve read elsewhere that there is a design flaw for the entire manifold and
that there has been a redesign (see link). Is changing the manifold
gaskets more of a “band-aid” solution for a bigger problem? In the long
run would it be better to replace the entire manifold kit? Thanks for any
help you can offer.
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Thank you very much, following the video made that job fairly easy.
Finished it in a few hours and no more lean codes.
Just a FYI, my van is a ’99 Windstar SEL, 3.8 liter, and the factory
gaskets were red. They seemed fine but I replaced them anyway since I had
bought the new blue ones already. The bolts however were the black ones
and they were obviously bad, the rubber piece was squashed down pretty good.
Anyway thanks again, this turned out to be easier than I thought it would
be.
I like your choice of music playing in the background!, I am having
missfires on my f150 4.2 l, can I clean those egr holes by just removing
the top of the intake? thanks
Great… no B/S video and easy to follow. I Just got the P0174 CODE on my
02 Windstar. It’s been idling rough on and off for the last couple years
and this is the first time I get the code. I checked all the hoses. So I
guess this job is next. Thanks
+FordTechMakuloco i have a 2000 Ford windstar . runs fine but has the 2
common vacuum codes. When i give it gas by hand on the throttle i hear a
loud sunction noise . i can’t find a air leak so i just would like your
opinion before i take the manifold out thanks
Great video. I have to do this as well as changing the lower intake gaskets
because of oil leaks. But after watching this I’m not dreading it as bad as
I once was. Everything looks pretty simple. Thanks for your time in putting
this together.
Thanks for the video. Also, the IMRC seals on the passenger side of the
intake manifolds can suck air.
Plenty of lip service on how the PCM is designed to handle some vacuum
leakage at the shaft/manifold interface but when the engine literally bogs
down when carb/brake cleaner is sprayed at the shafts tells the story.
Around $500 for the new intake manifold(s) but have read there is a
back-woods work around – lots o’ labor – using the green AC type o-rings to
re-seal.
Also have read the PCM can be flashed to accept a bit more vacuum leak
before setting 0171/0174 code.
As to car in question, installed the green clam shell seals. They were
definitely distorted.
At this point I’d swap out that coolant crossover tube as well. It’ll
eventually leak at the 90 degree bend and you’ll be going back in all over
again. If your lower intake gasket leaks, this is a good tutorial other
than you have a few more things to remove to reach it.
Our engine light has been on for 2 years.
I did this repair on a 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8l. Everything went smoothly
from tear down to reassembly. Your video was easy to follow and tightening
order diagrams. The problem I have now is when I try and start it. It
sputters as it is starting, then while running it is very rough. I have a
small hole in my muffler and it is making a loud popping sound. I revved up
the engine a little thinking that the throttle body cleaner residue is
causing it. It ran smoothly while at 2000 rpms but went back to rough
afterwards. I shut it off, inspected the hoses again and everything is
connected. Also the exhaust pipe from the engine to a flex joint midway of
the van was glowing hot. The van ran fine before, just had the check engine
light on. Now the check engine light reset itself. Any clues to what might
be causing this?
Awesome video pretty helpful
wish it was all numbered and color coded.
Perfect.. I’m using about 1 quart every 1k miles and I get 13 miles a
gallon in city and I about shit.. I don’t have codes and I’ve disconnected
the pcv and everything runs fine.. . Anyway as it looks oil is leaking out
from under the aluminum intake and the head gaskets, I’ve had to spray it
off every month or so.. Do you think this is because the aluminum intake is
full of oil? I do believe this should fix the problem.. Thanks
good job. are all the techs there as good as you?
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion 3.0 AWD with the same codes P0171 & P0174, idle
on startup is slightly rough but once warmed up seems to be fine, also
drives fine… Can that be a Vacuum Leak? Where do you suggest I start?
Thanks a lot, great videos!
Awesome video! Attention to every detail. I’m getting ready to tear into my
wifes 2001 Windstar. Have a misfire error code on #2 & #6 cylinders. My gut
tells me its the coil. Replaced it before. Can’t help but think what are
the odds of it being #2 and #6. They share the same bay on the coil. If
that isn’t it, this video has made me almost WANT to take the intake off,
even if its just for fun. (Would really impress my wife, of coarse me
watching this video would be my secret).
After many DIY automotive fixes found on YouTube, I have to say this video
is definitely one of the most through and well done. Subscribed and Thanks!
Do you have to do the lower gaskets as well, or are they not a concern? Any
problem signs to look for with the lowers? ’03 Windstar, 130,000 miles.
Tricks of the trade. Thanks fora another great vid.
Thanks your video saved me a ton of money
Nice work! I did this but never cleaned the lower intake like you did. I
noticed that the little arms that are coming out of the intake manifold
runner control module were gone as well. Would this be causing the van to
stutter as well? Or maybe I need to take it apart and clean it like you
did?
Made the repair yesterday with great thanks to this indispensable video.
One question: Does it matter where I plug the spark plug wires into the
coil pack?
I hat all those tricky fit situations. Why does it always come out with no
issue but putting it back in you have to push/pry? I’ve noticed I need my
arms about 8″ longer working on the back of a lot of V8s how do you
handling getting to the back of deep engine bays? I’ve notice my method of
laying on the engine is probably frowned upon at the dealership.
Great Video. Thanks for posting. My Windstar is showing Code P0171 and
P0174. I had this procedure you show in the video done about one year ago
at the shop I normally go to. Now the same codes are back. Could it be the
same problem again, only a year later? I am using a very basic code
scanner so i dont see too much info on it. Could these codes be related to
something else like the Mass Airflow sensor or do you think it could be the
intake again? What else can cause these codes?
Thanks for your help.