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2001 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 80,000 miles.

Asked on October 16, 2012

Ford Taurus Coolant Problem

When you first start the car and put it in drive it bucks and jumps. Never tries to go dead but it runs very erratic. When it fianally warms up it runs fine. What does it sound like it needs?
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Replied on October 16, 2012

check fuel pressure. check motor mounts. check idle control valve. check coolant sensor.
check mass air flow, if equipped

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 16, 2012

Could be misfiring from the engine or harsh shift of transmission. Start by checking for trouble codes.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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