2002 Ford Taurus - Idle Problem

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JAMES.P
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2002 Ford Taurus SE 118,000 km - 3.0 l V6 Vehicle when first placed in drive (or reverse), whether warm or cold, engine surges (bucks) when idling. RPM will fluctuate between 800 and 1200.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Friday, August 17th, 2007 AT 5:39 PM

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ERINMEDINA
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I had a 200 ford taurus doing same thing. Have your vacuum hose check near the tranny. Probably a torn hose. Hose is only about $5.
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Friday, August 17th, 2007 AT 6:48 PM
Tiny
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Hey James,

If it was mine, I would first check for codes. It wouldn't surprize me if there isn't a carbon build up in the IAC motor. But I would still start with codes.
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Friday, August 17th, 2007 AT 6:49 PM

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