my 1988 mustang gt convertible usually runs great but sometimes it idles up and down and will even die. the problem stops when i accelerate but will continue at cruising speed. sometimes it does not happen for days, then when it happens it can last for a few seconds up to a day. i have replaced the cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel filter and egr valve. it feels like a vacuum issue, but i do not think a vacuum issue would come and go like this. i am lost! please help

Asked by jeffmcdermott Mar 11, 2015 at 06:28 AM about the 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my 1988 mustang gt convertible usually runs great but sometimes it idles up and down
and will even die. the problem stops when i accelerate but will continue at cruising
speed. sometimes it does not happen for days, then when it happens it can last for a
few seconds up to a day. i have replaced the cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel filter and egr
valve. it feels like a vacuum issue, but i do not think a vacuum issue would come and
go like this. i am lost! please help

3 Answers

30

vapor return valve stuck open causes throttle surging at idle in park. Car sucks air though vent- runs lean- idle surges- ecm compensates- rpm drops- vicious cycle.

3 people found this helpful.
10

Guru where is the vapor return valve located on this model

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Mustang

Looking for a Used Mustang in your area?

CarGurus has 23,190 nationwide Mustang listings starting at $1,150.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1988 Ford Mustang

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,140
  • #2
    Bob Beaman
    Reputation
    2,680
  • #3
    rst429
    Reputation
    2,590
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
608 Great Deals out of 9,439 listings starting at $2,150
Used Dodge Charger
765 Great Deals out of 29,607 listings starting at $2,500
Used Chevrolet Corvette
716 Great Deals out of 12,394 listings starting at $3,200
Used Ford F-150
6,022 Great Deals out of 132,252 listings starting at $900
Used BMW 3 Series
1,126 Great Deals out of 13,142 listings starting at $516
Used BMW M3
55 Great Deals out of 1,100 listings starting at $12,000
Used Honda Civic
1,347 Great Deals out of 29,284 listings starting at $900
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,217 Great Deals out of 58,761 listings starting at $3,000
Used Toyota Camry
2,067 Great Deals out of 37,359 listings starting at $575
Used Toyota Supra
20 Great Deals out of 655 listings starting at $34,900

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Ford Mustang For Sale
40 Great Deals out of 11,928 listings starting at $26,430
2023 Ford Mustang For Sale
33 Great Deals out of 560 listings starting at $22,500
2022 Ford Mustang For Sale
49 Great Deals out of 920 listings starting at $20,890
2021 Ford Mustang For Sale
101 Great Deals out of 1,195 listings starting at $15,526
2020 Ford Mustang For Sale
63 Great Deals out of 1,027 listings starting at $13,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.