I have a 99 Windstar with the 3.8 V6. It was leaking oil from the valve cover gaskets and the engine lite was always on. It also would die when it was idling, put in reverse, or you let your foot off the gas pedal. We drove it with 2 feet to keep it running. I read somewhere that the valve covers were the problem cause they let air in and made the engine run lean.
So I've changed the valve cover gaskets and air filter. It ran good for about a day then it went back to dying.
Also, it makes a rattling sound when you accelerate. It doesn't do it right after I service the engine, but in a day or two it starts again.
Any help would be appreciated.
So I've changed the valve cover gaskets and air filter. It ran good for about a day then it went back to dying.
Also, it makes a rattling sound when you accelerate. It doesn't do it right after I service the engine, but in a day or two it starts again.
Any help would be appreciated.