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 2:31 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 3:27 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 10:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find.
Mar 12, 2009 at 12:30 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 4:05 AM
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