2001 Ford Taurus Idle problems

Tiny
KATEKEL10
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  • 2001 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
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.
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 AT 7:05 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
Check for vacuum leaks
check idle air control valve
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 AT 9:25 PM
Tiny
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.
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 AT 9:29 PM

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