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Sit for about a minute before I can go in reverse

Tiny
ROVER632WES
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
  • 186,500 MILES
Car cranks up fine cold, but if I have to go somewhere within an hour of a cold start, I have to floor it and give it some gas. Also, when I put car in reverse, it is slow to shift unless, I let it sit for about a minute. Had a new starter and an alternator within the last 2 years, aslo new battery. Engine light used to be on, but is not anymore. What do you think it could be? Also, car creaks when I make a turn and when I get in and out. What could that sound be? Car runs great after it is started. Sometimes if I am at a stop light, it may shake a little bit like it wants to cut off.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 3:24 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Start with having the computer scanned. They may be a hard code stored in there even though the check engine light is off. After that, you need to check for vacuum leaks, throttle position sensor, idle air control valve.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 3:33 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your quick response. Are the items you mentioned expensive?
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 3:43 PM

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