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1999 Ford Taurus car idling loud and rough

Tiny
KELGURL
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
Engine Cooling problem
1999 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 119000 miles

My car was starting to run a little hot when increasing speed up to 70 mph. I checked the coolant and it seemed to be completely out. I added coolant and water to it. The car now idles loud and sort of vibrates while in gear. The service engine soon light comes on, blinks, then goes off. It is not running hot at all now. What could it be?
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Monday, March 16th, 2009 AT 2:39 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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First thing you need to do is have the codes read, Autozone does it free, Post the results with the code number(s). Even if the service engine light is not on, there should be freeze frame data stored.
If it won't make it to Autozone, buy a cheap scanner, they can be had for 30-40 dollars, a good investment, since they cover all cars sold in the USA from 96 on.
If the light is blinking, it means possible damage to the converter. Service it right away!
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Monday, March 16th, 2009 AT 2:46 PM

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