engines idles rough after 30 seconds at stops

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
109,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FLUFFY 6953
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2002 Ford Windstar. At stoplights begins to idle very rough after about 30 sec. RPM's vary. Shifting into neutral seems to make the problem go away
Jan 2, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

1.Defective spark plugs
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor
12.Mass Airflow Sensor
13.Idle air control valve

Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it-
Mar 27, 2011 at 12:11 AM
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