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Re: Ford auto mechanic?

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Originally Posted by JamesCH95 View Post
There are a few other things to check on a car of that age that should take a total of 20 minutes:
-Check all vacuum lines (dry rotting, cracks, leaks)
-Clean the MAF (mass air flow) sensor (a dirty MAF is a sad MAF)
-Clean IAC (these like to get plugged with build-up from the PCV system)
-Check the air filter
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Thanks for all the help guys.

A small rodent had built a nest in the air intake box (upstream of the air filter fortunately: she hadn't chewed through the filter). This restricted the air flow which affected both the mass airflow sensor reading and the vacuum-controlled fuel rail pressure regulator.

Runs like a charm now.

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Always have to cover the basics.

Glad you have it fixed and running!

Metal wire mesh is a great way to keep furry critters from making nests in parts of your car. It may be worth checking the exhaust system as well, especially if the car starts making really strange smells.
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