2001 Ford Taurus Idle problems

2001 FORD TAURUS
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KATEKEL10
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The car idles rough and hesitates when stopped at a light when the air conditioner is on. If I put the car in park the idle is fine. I have had it to my mechanic several times and he has done different things to it. The computer says everything is OK.
Jul 8, 2008 at 7:05 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check for vacuum leaks
check idle air control valve
Jul 8, 2008 at 9:25 PM
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BLACKOP555
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first i would try cleaning out the throttle body and checking the IAC module.

then i would check for vaccum leaks. do this by using a can of carb cleaner and spray around the vaccum lines and air intake hose and manifold.
Jul 8, 2008 at 9:29 PM
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