2000 Ford Taurus Engine stalled

2000 FORD TAURUS
147,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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My vehicle stalled when I stopped. After driving it for about 10 - 20 minutes, when I come to a complete stop at the redlight, about 20 seconds later, the RPM drops to a very low RPM and pick back up or stalled the engine. If the engine is dead, I've to restart the engine and press the accelerator in order for the engine to runs again.
Mar 6, 2009 at 8:38 AM
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You may have a vacuum leak, get a can of spray throttle body cleaner, spray the vac lines and maniflod area, when the idle changes, youve found the leak! You want the engine running and spray on the outside but do direct the stream onto the hoses, if it is a vacuum leak, the engine idle will change speed, then you have detected a leak, repair the vacuum leak and see how it runs! If that doesnt do it, you may need a new idle air control valve, it's bolted to the throttlebody.
Or your fuel pump pressure should be checked.
Mar 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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