My diagnostic reader shows bank 1 is lean on my 1998 E150 van, what could this be?

Asked by blutofish1 Dec 31, 2015 at 01:30 PM about the 1998 Ford E-Series E-150 XLT Club Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Running rough

4 Answers
14,385

Guy answered 8 years ago

Vacum leak, misfire, dirty air meter.

3 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
221,025

Rowefast answered 8 years ago

What is the code? Lean condition is too much air, like a vacuum leak, The pcm is trying to compensate by adding more fuel, causing you more grief.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
221,025

Rowefast answered 8 years ago

It is possible, but it would throw a code indicating a problem involving the 02 sensor. I wouldn't want to tell you to just replace it.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Looking for a Used E-Series in your area?

CarGurus has 170 nationwide E-Series listings starting at $6,900.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford E-Series Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Tracy Hooks
    Reputation
    2,550
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    1,960
  • #3
    Roadhand13
    Reputation
    1,300
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Express Cargo
9 Great Deals out of 290 listings starting at $6,500
Used Ford Transit Cargo
55 Great Deals out of 1,038 listings starting at $12,000
Used Chevrolet Express
5 Great Deals out of 51 listings starting at $14,490
Used Ford E-Series Chassis
35 listings starting at $14,999
Used GMC Savana Cargo
20 Great Deals out of 338 listings starting at $7,949
Used Ford F-150
319 Great Deals out of 13,568 listings starting at $3,888
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
22 Great Deals out of 749 listings starting at $3,990
Used GMC Savana
20 listings starting at $15,900
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
170 Great Deals out of 7,410 listings starting at $6,995

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.