Rough idling and hesitation

2002 FORD TAURUS
162,000 MILES • 3.0L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRILEYASHLEE
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My car has no problem starting but when running in park or in gear it shakes really bad and almost shuts off. there is a really bad gas smell when in park and a very heavy When in park sometimes idles really high for about 10 minutes.
Dec 27, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would start with a compression test to be sure all the cylinders are good.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-compression

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression

From your description, it sounds like you have more than one cylinder not firing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

Is there any check engine light codes?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Roy
Dec 27, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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