2002 Ford Focus dies at idle

2002 FORD FOCUS
65,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACK_ATTACK23
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My car lurches forward and dies at idle. the headlights also dim when it begins to die. I have replaced the battery and fuel filter. it also revs really high when first started up, i dont know if this is a realted problem. thanks
Aug 25, 2008 at 1:17 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check it or tune up
check for vacuum leaks
check idle air control valve
Aug 25, 2008 at 11:10 PM
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