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Thread: '96 3.8L Misfire / Engine Sputters when Fan Turns On
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Old 08-14-2008, 07:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default '96 3.8L Misfire / Engine Sputters when Fan Turns On
Hoping someone here can help me out with my '96 Windstar 3.8L.

It just started happening a couple days ago.

With the A/C on, when the car is idling, the engine will sputter and drop below 750rpms when the fan engages. Without the A/C on, the fan doesn't turn on so I don't have this problem.

I disconnected both fans and the problem goes away. With a volt meter, I was able to see when it was trying to engage the fans. No sputtering. Plug the fans back in and right before they start the engine shakes and sputters.

I also got a P0302 - cyl 2 misfire code. Checked the battery with a volt meter and it was dropping 1 volt every time the fan was engaging. Replaced the battery and fuel filter today and the problem still exists.

Anyone have any ideas??

Thanks!
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