2003 Ford Taurus surging idle while stopped in gear

Tiny
LAURIE T
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  • 2003 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 38,500 MILES
When stopped, like at a stop light, rpm pulses between 500 to 800. If put in park the idle corrects and stabilizes.
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 AT 1:33 AM

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Tiny
EDWARD.S
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  • 166 POSTS
Hi, Have the computer checked For Codes First. If No Codes are Found, Then I'd look For A Vacumn leak.

Hope This Helps You,
Good Luck
Edward S.
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