1996 Ford Taurus cruise control

Tiny
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Transmission problem
1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

when I use the cruise control the car shifts eraticly and seem to start off in 3rd gear when I dont have the cruise on the car drives fine What could this be? Also the car seems to not deaccelerate when you take your foot of the gas
Friday, November 6th, 2009 AT 3:53 PM

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Tiny
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If no check engine light on I would check the IAC
if check engine light on check for codes
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Friday, November 6th, 2009 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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There is no check engine light, what is the iac? I as told it could b the crusie unit or the crusie not unlocking after turned on, What do you think?
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Friday, November 6th, 2009 AT 6:45 PM
Tiny
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IAC :Idle air control valve

the cruise should kick out the second you touch the brake paddle
if that isn't happening check brake switch and cruise control cut off switch
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Friday, November 6th, 2009 AT 6:49 PM

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