Car buck and jerks after timing belt replaced

2001 FORD FOCUS
75,992 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZTEC41
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I had my timing belt replaced at a local shop and now my car jerks and bucks while idling.
Nov 29, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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do you have check engine light on or blinking ?
return the car back to recheck timing
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Nov 29, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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ZTEC41
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The check engine light is not on. Thanks
Nov 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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have the shop recheck the timing again
Nov 30, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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