2000 Ford Escort engine idles rough especially when in gear

2000 FORD ESCORT
62,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ESCORT60
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I make sure that all vaccum hoses are ok. Changed pcv valve and connection; the previous pvc hose was soft and closing.No difference on the idling
Bot car @ 30,000mls. The idle w
as rough since then. The idle will cause the heater shield over on the exhaust to clank loudly.(I may need to secure it with wrapping it with a wire or take it off).
I had 3 escorts the past 10 years and all had the same idle problem. I accepted the irritation. The mechanic could not find the problem.I usually put gear to nuetral at a stop light or sign; I could not stand the vibration. Occasionally the engine will go off if not put in nuetral when stopped.
Dec 28, 2007 at 4:12 PM
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ARTMANG
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i had a saturn that did that.it was one of the motor mounts the main one on top it was bad and id made the car vibrate horible.check the motor mounts sometimes they look good when just eye cheking but may be bad.
Dec 30, 2007 at 9:52 PM
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