Engine started cutting out when coming to a stop?

Tiny
MET MAN
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  • 2001 FORD FOCUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
My ford 2001 focus started cutting out when coming to a stop. What is the problem, please!
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 AT 7:42 PM

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Tiny
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There are a couple of things that could cause this but does this cut off immediately when stopping or close to it or does is sputter to a stall.

Here is a guide that will help with getting us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

This could be an engine issue related to fuel or ignition. This could be caused by a sensor issue or even just an idle air control valve but that would most likely do it other times then just coming to a stop.

The thing that makes the most sense is a torque converter clutch that is sticking and stalling the engine. This means it would restart right away and drive just fine until you get up to high enough speeds to engage the clutch again. Then it will stall again.

If this is what is happening, then we need to confirm this by using a scan tool and monitoring the transmission TCC slip. Normally there is a specific data point for this but if not, then we need to compare turbine shaft speed/engine RPM and the input shaft speed sensor.

They should be pretty close when driving the vehicle and the converter is engaged. Then when you come to a stop the input speed should be coming to 0 and the RPM will remain higher.

Lastly, we should check for codes and make sure there isn't anything that points us in a different direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run through this and let us know what you find.

Thanks
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