why does my continental idle rough in drive

1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
121,000 MILES
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VANCEHANEY
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my 1998 lincoln continental idles fine until you put it in drive. then it idles rough.
Sep 27, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure. cleant the throttle plate with choke cleaner on both sides as they gum up and will cause this.
Sep 28, 2012 at 12:47 AM
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