Crankcase (pcv) Problems of Ford Windstar

Cel came on and subsequent diag code revealed p0171/p0174/p0131 codes as does everyone else with similar problems. Replaced isolator bolts, port seals, clamshell seal, 2 other seals, and front valve cover, pcv valve and vac line, and fuel reg vac line. First 2 codes cleared, but misfire remained. Removed intake 2x and cleaned all seals, egr ports, and oil accumulation from inside intake. P0131 code remains. Next step is new spark plugs and wires (only 10,000 miles on new platinum plugs). Also have intermittent abs/brake system lights come on as they wish and go off when vehicle turned off. When is Ford going to step up and admit there is a problem with this entire vehicle ? I will not take my vehicle to a dealership to get ripped off for over $600 when it costs me $120 in parts alone to replace the TSB seals and intake bolts. I guess we shall see how long until my transmission goes out (knock on wood I made over 80,000 miles so far).

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Crankcase valve located on valve cover failed --- had to replace the entire valve cover --cost $349. 03 at local Ford agency -- vehicle had 47707 miles on it the left valve cover was replaced .

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Head gasket leaking into engine. Coolant entering cylinder and crankcase, producing steam out of the exhaust. Contacted Ford dealer for repair estimate and was quoted $600+ for labor and additional cost for parts. Have discovered through this website and others that this is a common problem with Ford 3. 8l v6 engine and that Ford has helped with costs on 1995 vehicles, but not 1996. Should not be having this problem with only 79000 miles on vehicle, and since it seems to be common, manufacturer should cover costs. Last Ford I will own.

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I have been experiencing engine knock since I purchased the vehicle in June 1999. The first documented service at a Ford dealer was in September 1999 at 5,000 miles. The engine knock was apparent at highway acceleration speeds and on slight hills. It became worse over time. After my continued persistence at the dealer over more than a year, a TSB was found and the valve cover was replaced in the July-August 2001 timeframe per a Ford TSB (NHTSA number sb618552). This did not remedy the problem and the technician at the dealer told me in September 2001 that he still found an abnormal amount of oil in the engine. Ford engineers have suggested replacing the pcv valve and tubing system among other minor adjustments, which the technician doubts will make any difference. At this point, it appears that the valve cover redesign in the TSB does not remedy the problem. This complaint is identical to odi ids: 744509 and 725795.

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