2002 Ford Windstar Engine rough when cold

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
106,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CREEIII
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Our 2002 Ford Windstar runs rough when the engine is cold, we drive it for a short distance (1/2 to 1 mile), and have to stop and idle with the brake on at a stop light or any other reason sitting with the brake on. As soon as it warms up it idles just fine when we have to stop.
Mar 11, 2009 at 9:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Has the check engine light on? Also, have you checked for vacuum leaks? Finally, check the EGR valve to make sure it isn't sticking or carboned.
Mar 11, 2009 at 10:27 PM
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CREEIII
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The check engine light has not come on. I have not checked for vacuum leaks or the EGR valve, I'll give that a shot.

Thanks!!
Mar 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find.
Mar 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM
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WGDOVER1
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I had the same issue. I took off the idle air control and cleaned the carbon out. The issue is gone.
Mar 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM