2000 Ford Taurus Car will not idle at stop, happens occasio

2000 FORD TAURUS
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PARRISHKAY
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The car will run fine until it comes to a stop and then the RPMs drop to zero and does not want to idle. It does not happen every time it is driven, only occasionlly. What could be causing this?
Feb 19, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try cleaning out the idle air control valve., test the throttle position sensor and EGR valve

Stalling can be caused by anything that upsets the air/fuel mixture. This includes vacuum leaks or unmetered air entering the intake manifold downstream of the airflow sensor, a faulty throttle position, MAP or oxygen sensor, dirty fuel injectors, or low fuel pressure to the injectors (weak fuel pump, faulty fuel pressure regulator or restricted fuel filter
Feb 19, 2009 at 3:49 PM