SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Ford Taurus RPMs

Tiny
JAYBMF
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Twice now my RPMs have dropped so low the car nearly cut off on me while idling. Once, the a/c cut off. When I accelerate after this, the car acts as if it were in neutral. Any suggestions? I was told to check my air filter, but I'm not sure.
Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 9:34 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,133 POSTS
Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Have you checked fuel pump pressure?

Let me know what you find.

Joe
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 9:35 AM
Tiny
JAYBMF
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Check engine light doesn't turn on, and the fuel filter is doing okay. I'm not sure how to check vacuum leaks.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 10:21 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,133 POSTS
Check the hoses on the engine for being disconnected, dry rotted, or wear.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 12:28 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Revs Up Content

Idle Air Control Motor Replacement
GUIDE
Idle Air Control Motor Replacement
The idle air control motor or idle speed control motor is designed to adjust the air flow into the intake manifold at engine idle. Engine idle speed is monitored by the PCM...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links