2000 Ford Escort Idle speed

2000 FORD ESCORT
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MMULLINS
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2000 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

What will cause my car to run just fine while driving but when you stop at a light it idles really rough?
Feb 21, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and EGR valve and test the throttle position sensor and MAP sensor
Feb 21, 2010 at 9:39 PM
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