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2001 FORD TAURUS
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FORD2001CLS
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i have a 2001 ford taurus with 120,000 miles with a 3.0 vulcan flex fuel motor.

The problem I'm having is I can head an obvious engine miss when I start it, at both a cold start and at a hot start after it been turned off for more than 20 seconds, otherwise it will start hot without the miiss. The miss lasts for about 2 minutes, then it runs fine.

Ive replaced the plugs and properlly gapped them.
Ive put new plug wires on,
I've tested the EGR valve and it seems to be working.
I've put injector cleaner in the gas tank the last 2 fillups

any help is appreciated.

Chuck
Apr 30, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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do you have check engine light on and if so need to scan and get the codes

suspect vacuum leak from intake gasket
check PCV valve hose
May 1, 2010 at 7:08 PM
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