2001 Mercury Sable rough idle

55,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NANCY KAY
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My 2001 Mercury Sable idles very roughly when it is in neutral. As soon as I put car in park it idles smoothly. When I come to a stop sign it idles very rough. When in Park or driving down the highway it runs smoothly. Makes no difference if car is warmed up or has just been started.

Mechanic installed a new fuel filter and put fuel system cleaner/injector cleaner in the fuel tank. Neither made any difference.

I have always used 91 octane fuel.

Any suggestions? Thanks..............
Feb 3, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check PCV and vacuum line
suspect vacuum leak
clean and check idle air valve
scan for codes
Feb 6, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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