I have a Ford windstar that doesnt want to go then kicks in very hard?

Question

My van, when i'm going uphill or after i've come to a stop doesnt seem to want to go. After a few minutes it will kick in pretty hard and be fine I went to my mechanic he pulled to codes the egr valve was bad so he replaced that and the egr stem. He thought that would fix it. It still does it but now i'm getting a 1450 unable to bleed up fuil line. He isnt for sure why it is still acting like that. He told me if it was the transmission it would give a code. Any idea as to what the 1450 code unable to bleed up fuil line is? I'm asking her because for wants 500 just to look at it without fixing it. ANy direction you can point me into will greatly be appreciated....

Answer 1

the code you are getting , P1450, is "unable to bleed fuel tank vacuum" which tells me that the fuel tank cap is not venting properly. As the fuel is being pumped out of the tank, the displaced air space is not being filled by air. thus, slowly creating a vaccum, A small item that is commonly overlooked by even the best mechanics. Try checking the fuel tank cap to see if it is the right one for the vehicle. I would purchase a new fuel cap for that vehicle, chances are that the OEM replacement fuel cap is the "vented" type. The symptoms for what you are giving would make a person think it is the transmission. but, a vehicle where the gas cap is not able to "breathe" will cause the engine to spit and sputter. . hence, lack of fuel

Answer 2

it sounds simple, but make sure youve checked the transmission fluid and that its up to the proper level before you spend any more money. its so simple that many people overlook it. but it very well may be the fuel filler cap like that guuy just said. ive never heard of it causing that problem, but it doesnt surprise me.

Answer 3

Probably is the tranny after all it is a Ford

Answer 4

one of ur sensors are bad check ur oxygen sensor..