2002 Ford Taurus EGR Code and Hesitation

FORD TAURUS
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MARSHA
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I have a 2002 Ford Taurus, with approximately 60,000 miles on it. A light came on, and when checked it said too much EGR, so I replaced the EGR. The light was off for a day, then came back on. The mechanic said maybe it was the EGR sensor. Does this sound right? If I do not warm the car up before driving, it tends to hesitate for awhile, until it does get warmed up. Is there something else that would be causing this?

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M. Cole 8)
Dec 18, 2006 at 10:25 PM
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[quote:4c964fe902="marsha"]I have a 2002 Ford Taurus, with approximately 60,000 miles on it. A light came on, and when checked it said too much EGR, so I replaced the EGR. The light was off for a day, then came back on. The mechanic said maybe it was the EGR sensor. Does this sound right? If I do not warm the car up before driving, it tends to hesitate for awhile, until it does get warmed up. Is there something else that would be causing this?

Thanks,

M. Cole 8)[/quote:4c964fe902]

Hey Marsha,
The EGR sensor(or DPFE sensor) is a common problem with that vehicle. As to the hesitation issue, it could be any number of things, normally tune up inspection is the first place to start, plugs, wire set etc ..... Let us know!

Chris
Dec 18, 2006 at 11:13 PM
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Suggested Repair

Check the DPFE (EGR) sensor, a common failure on this Taurus after an excessive-EGR code returns. For cold hesitation, start with a tune-up inspection of the spark plugs and plug wires.

Conversation Summary

A 2002 Ford Taurus with about 60,000 miles set an excessive EGR code. Replacing the EGR valve cleared the light only briefly, and a mechanic suggested the EGR sensor. The owner also reported hesitation until the engine warmed up. The expert said the DPFE sensor is a common problem on this vehicle and recommended starting the hesitation diagnosis with a tune-up inspection of plugs and wires.

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