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2000 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Engine, Throttle body.
Mileage: 187,000 miles.

Asked on December 23, 2012

Ford Taurus Body Problem

On start up engine will run rough for about 2-5 min
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Replied on December 23, 2012

It is probably the Idle Air Control Valve, IACV, which keeps the idle steady when cold or under engine load. It is located on the intake manifold near the throttle body. It may need to be replaced or you can check the ports that it opens and closes for carbon deposits to see if you can just clean out the manifold and throttle body ports.

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