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Search Auto Parts Search Van stalls when put in gear Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting Ripster New User Nov 1, 2009, 9:50 AM Post #1 of 5 (7588 views) Van stalls when put in gear Sign In 97 Ford Aerostar 3.0 200k miles Van has started to stall out & die when put in gear. It starts and idles fine until it's put in gear, then stalls out. Upon restarting (which takes several-many tries) it runs rough for a minute after restarting, skipping & smoking a bit, then smooths out and idles fine. When put in gear it dies again. This started on an intermittent basis but has become more often. Since this started, I've noticed(maybe because I'm paying more attention) that when you slow down the downshift seems more noticeable. I thought it may be a fuel injector problem or water in gasoline so I used injector cleaner/fuel treatment but haven't road tested it much so as not to get stranded! LOL I have also changed oil & air filters but have no idea where the fuel filter may be, also looked for obvious vacumn leaks but I did not see any....... If anyone has any advice or suggestions they would be greatly appreciated ! DanD Veteran / Moderator Nov 1, 2009, 2:40 PM Post #2 of 5 (7574 views) Re: Van stalls when put in gear Sign In Like with many of today’s vehicles the possibilities of what the root problem is are many. As for the fuel filter; it never hurts to replace it (under the vehicle) but I don’t think that will be the problem? At Idle the engine is USUALLY using the least amount of fuel; putting it in gear doesn’t require a mentionable amount of extra fuel. Things that come to mind are the idle air control system, mass air flow circuit or the gear range sensor circuit? The gear range circuit tells the computer that you’re shifting from park into a gear. Once the computer sees this it will or is suppose too adjust the idle to compensate for the extra load on the engine. You may need to have the engine performance system scanned; not to just retrieve codes, but to analyze sensor input data and the computer's response to input data. Dan. Canadian "EH" quintin9 User Nov 2, 2009, 4:36 AM Post #3 of 5 (7565 views) Re: Van stalls when put in gear Sign In just had the same problem on a dodge van. question does it jerk when you put in gear or slow down or take off is so have your transmission checked PDQ. Ripster New User Nov 5, 2009, 11:39 PM Post #4 of 5 (7556 views) Re: Van stalls when put in gear Sign In It turns out it was the coolant temperture sensor Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Nov 6, 2009, 3:43 PM Post #5 of 5 (7543 views) Re: Van stalls when put in gear Sign In ripster; Thanks for letting us know. May help out the next guy. quinton; (Many 'transmission' problems are the result of engine management issues.) Loren SW Washington (This post was edited by Loren Champlain Sr on Nov 6, 2009, 3:44 PM)   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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