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1997 Ford Taurus Cold engine drive problem

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168,000 MILES
Cold engine - start OK, idle OK in neutral, but when shift into the Drive engine will die. Shift into Reverse - no problem. Restart possible only with fully depressed gas pedal. Driving with cold engine - idle RPM going up and down when shifted in Drive. After engine is heated up enough, all problems disappear. I have to let engine run for 15 min in the morning and then I can shift and drive with no problems. Thank you for advice.
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 AT 8:50 PM

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Tiny
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Check for broken/cracked vacuum lines. Also using carb cleaner, carefully spray the intake boot between the throttle body and the Mass Airflow Meter (air filter box) to see if it has any cracks in it.
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