2000 Ford Contour engine runs rough at idle

Tiny
BLUERIDGEMAN
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  • 2000 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 67,000 MILES
Engine runs rough at idle, also were is the pcv valve located on this engine. Thankk you.
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 AT 9:46 AM

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Tiny
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following-inspect and test all the following below:
1.Defective spark plug.
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Idle air control valve.


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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 1:32 AM

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