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1991 Ford Bronco 5.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 4/28/2000

Idle surges in gear only at idle. Bucks when cruising at a steady speed. Check engine light comes on after 8 miles of continuous driving. Sets code 42.

 
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car Vehicle Data

1991 Ford Bronco

VIN 1FMEV15H9M
Engine5.8 L / 8 cyl
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursCruise, Idle

Trouble Codes

42EGO indicates System Always Rich
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1991 Ford Bronco

VIN 1FMEV15H9M
Engine5.8 L / 8 cyl
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursCruise, Idle

Trouble Codes

42EGO indicates System Always Rich