starts and idles fine however stalls when driving?

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
178,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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B-RAD2
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I replaced the valve cover gaskets and ignition coil o-ring. And the cover starts and idles fine however stalls when driving, I didn’t annotate but I think I lost oil pressure while driving. However I suspect a possible vacuum leak, I ensure my EGR was reconnected, all electrical connections, fuel lines, throttle bottle. Not sure where else to inspect.
Oct 13, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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I have seen the MAF, and crankshaft sensor fail intermittently and cause this issue. But we should run the codes to see if any are stored.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here are the locations of these sensors so you can check them out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Oct 14, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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B-RAD2
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No codes are populating but I ensured the MAF is operating properly.
Oct 15, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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Also it stalls after idling.
Oct 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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Can you unplug the EGR valve vacuum line to see if that makes a difference? Also, please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Oct 16, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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I got the car running now, appreciate the help. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor and found my fuel rail pressure sensor was loose.
Oct 17, 2024 at 5:27 AM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Oct 17, 2024 at 8:56 AM