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It stalls when idling, stop signs and traffic lights

Tiny
RIKD
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  • 2009 FORD TAURUS
  • 168,000 MILES
It stalls when idling, stop signs and traffic lights. Vehicle has to be put in neutral while giving it gas to keep it running.
Thursday, October 13th, 2011 AT 5:38 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,772 POSTS
This is common when you have a vacuum leak or the throttle bore needs to be serviced here are three guides to go over when fixing the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Thursday, October 13th, 2011 AT 5:47 PM
Tiny
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The throttle bore service fixed my car.
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