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9.6
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,400
- Average Mileage:
- 117,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- getting rid of the junk box (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Hi! Just bought used 1998 Ford Windstar minivan 3.8L 200k miles, and the check engine showed 4 weeks later. The CAM alignment sensor diag showed CAM alignment synchronizer, paid mechanic to replace. Pulled out of garage and stuck pedal to metal 4500 RPM. Turned around drove quarter mile sputtered to stop. Stalling loss of power, back to garage, brownish oil high on dipstick, mechanic ordered/installed Blue Devil head gasket sealer.
It sat overnight. Engine will run from cold about 15 minutes then stalls out, sputters, hard to start. After 20 min cool down will run for 5 minutes. Drove 60 miles like this! Paid for oil change, tech said "intake manifold/valve cover gaskets appear to be leaking". $125/hour diagnose with no time estimate... internet is free how 'bout it?
- rhock, Idyllwild, US