Stalling when coming to a stop?

Tiny
OLDSCHOOL42
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  • 2006 FORD FREESTYLE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • 168,000 MILES
My car stalls sometimes when I come to a stop or sputters while driving.
Monday, December 18th, 2023 AT 11:17 AM

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Tiny
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Do you have a check engine light on? It sounds like you have an engine misfire due to a vacuum leak or the MAF sensor needs to be changed out, throttle bore needs service. We need more information to help you, in the meantime please check out these guides to help us get started:

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Use this guide when the engine is cold only:

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

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Monday, December 18th, 2023 AT 5:36 PM

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