1999 Ford Utility Van XH problems

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Fuel system · 31,002 miles · IL

1. October 12, 05 check engine light on. Vehicle dies out after starting in morning. 2. They performed diagnois replaced sensor. ($232.88). 1. October 21, check engine light on. Vehicle dies out after starting in morning unless you keep your foot on the gas. 2. They performed diagnois replaced iac valve. ($236.69) 1.january 11, 05 check engine light on. Vehicle dies out again. 2. They perform diagnois, codes p0171 &p0174. Replaced intake gaskets and valve cover, isolator bolts and reprogram PCM. 3. Because this was our third time in for the same problem they put in a new alternator and did not charge us for this. But we once again paid to fix the problem of the car dieing out. ($558.50) did we need a new alternator? My ford winstar is a 1999. Today (jan. 30, 05) my odometer has 33,000 miles on it. Would an alternator not last more thatn 32,000 miles? There is a technical service bulletin on the p0171 &p0174 problem which it took them 3 times to figure out. It is covered under the bumper to bumper warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles. My question is when did this bulletin come out? The one I have is august 18, 2003. Which at that point my 3 year warranty would have expired.