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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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2000 Windstar Problems. Intermittant Dying

I have a 2000 windstar 3.8L with 66K mi on it. It has 2 problems. 1st, the engine knocks unless I burn 92 octane fuel. The second problem is that it dies intermittantly. it may die at a stop sign, or going down the freeway at 70. It just shuts off, no sputtering, missfiring or anything else noticeable. it's like someone turned off the key. It happens a couple times a day, or sometimes goes for several days without a problem. Any ideas would be helpfull. I have been thinking about trading it off for an Expedition.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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trade it for a late model aerostar! you can get a 4WD model like mine, and the ext length is bigger inside than an expedition too.

i got my 95 in like new shape for 3700.

you can still find 97's for cheap too.

i dont like a car payment, i'd rather own it outright!

no (other) clue as to how to solve your windstar probs. sorry!
 
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