2000 Ford Contour engine runs rough at idle

Tiny
BLUERIDGEMAN
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 67,000 MILES
Engine runs rough at idle, also were is the pcv valve located on this engine. Thankk you.
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 AT 9:46 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following-inspect and test all the following below:
1.Defective spark plug.
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.Idle air control valve.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pcv_2.gif



https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 1:32 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Runs Rough Content

How to Read Codes
VIDEO
How to Read Codes
Instructional repair video
Check Engine Light
GUIDE
Check Engine Light
Why is my check engine or service engine soon turned on? In this guide we talk about what this is associated with this notorious light, what it is used for and what you...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links