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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bradseabridge
Idling up and down could be TPMS too right?
Damn brad... i get to bust your ***** again

TPMS= Tire pressure monitering system....
TPS= Throttle position sensor


But.. It still sounds like you got a vacumme leak somewhere... Or IAC(Idle Air Control ) Valve... You can clean the IAC valve with some carb cleaner
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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I had same problem with my truck throwing 171 and 174 code try the vacum hose under intake manifold the one that goes to pcv valve ford dealer had the part for 31 dollars common problem for that motor hose will have burn holes in it.Fixed my problem 3 weeks no more codes
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 1badf150
I had same problem with my truck throwing 171 and 174 code try the vacum hose under intake manifold the one that goes to pcv valve ford dealer had the part for 31 dollars common problem for that motor hose will have burn holes in it.Fixed my problem 3 weeks no more codes
Are we still talking about a 4.2 V6 engine?
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