Alternator is a year old. Heating/ac repaired in Mrach. Battery less than a year old.

2002 FORD TAURUS
68,000 MILES
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CLADD1975
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When I just started my car it shuttered and made a rattling sound. When I hit the gas it shuttered and then raced a bit. It does the same thing when I stop at a light. Then the engine light came on.
Dec 5, 2011 at 3:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Can you tell aprox where the rattling is coming from? Also, check for vacuum leaks and check the IAC for idle problems.

Dec 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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CLADD1975
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No. Im not a car person. When it shutters it feels like its going to break down. But when i get going and dont have to stop it ran smooth.
Dec 5, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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CLADD1975
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it feels like its going to stall especially with the engine light coming on. No issues before tonite.
Dec 5, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned to see what trouble code the computer has stored. Most parts stores will do it for free. Then we will know what to check first.
Dec 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM
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