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Thunderbird Running Lean

Ok well the issues are continuing for the 87 that I added to my collection a month ago. The car throws code 91. I recently did a tune up, replaced plugs, wires, coil, and cap and rotor. Before the tune up it threw 41 and 91. Would it running lean cause the idle to get messed up at operating temperature? The weird thing is that the car runs fine until it gets to operating temperature. But once its warm it stalls and idles irraticaly. I was told to replace fuel filter and coolant temperature sensor. Any ideas guys?

 

Thunderbird Running Lean

Reply #1
What could cause this? Its low mileage so I hope it isn't anything big. EGR Valve perhaps?

Thunderbird Running Lean

Reply #2
vacuum leak or O2 sensor/bad ground.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


Thunderbird Running Lean

Reply #3
02 Sensors were replaced about two weeks ago. Was one of the first things I did when I encountered the problem.

Thunderbird Running Lean

Reply #4
maybe one of your vacuum hoses isnt clamped down, so when it get hot, the rubber expands which would cause a leak.
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.