Rough idle?

2004 FORD TAURUS
160,000 MILES
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ALAN GREGORY
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When I come to a stop the engine starts to sputter like it wants to shut off. Any advice?
Oct 29, 2022 at 3:41 PM
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STRAILER
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This sounds like you have a vacuum leak, or the throttle body needs to be replaced. Here are two guides to help us fix the problem. Check for leaks when the engine is cold only.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please go over these guides and report back.

Oct 30, 2022 at 3:38 PM
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