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Taurus
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Symptoms
Stall at Idle
It stalls when idling, stop signs and traffic lights
2009 FORD TAURUS
168,000 MILES
RIKD
MEMBER
1 POST
It stalls when idling, stop signs and traffic lights. Vehicle has to be put in neutral while giving it gas to keep it running.
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:38 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Experienced Mechanic
110,248 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.
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM
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RCROCHET
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The throttle bore service fixed my car.
Jun 8, 2021 at 7:06 AM
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