Engine/RPMs

2005 FORD TAURUS
59,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RUTIAGA17
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In my 2005 Ford Taurus the engine has been shutting off while driving below 1500 RPMs. Now the engine will not even idle without high RPMs. I have checked all fluid levels. What could be the main cause or causes of this?
Dec 17, 2010 at 9:52 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.
Dec 20, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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