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2002 Ford Focus vehicle problem

Tiny
CHRISTOPHER100
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  • 2002 FORD FOCUS
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 167,000 MILES
I have a 2002 ford focus zx5 2.0l DOHC 4-cylinder 5 speed transmission. The vehicle, upon startup, shoots up to 3000 rpm and then comes back down to its regular idle after a couple of seconds. After it has been at idle for 5 to 10 minutes, the exhaust starts spitting water out of it. There is no check engine light on and no oil in coolant or water in oil. Could this mean I have a slight head gasket problem?
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Saturday, January 11th, 2014 AT 9:19 AM

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Tiny
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It might, check the coolant level then get it pressure checked if level is low. Also clean your throttle plate with choke cleaner on both sides and iac hole. Look under throttle actuator service on site here under how to repair.
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