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Posted on Jun 10, 2009

1990 Ford Probe idles very roughly while in gear

I didnt start having this problem til I drove around 346 miles. It might be that the car is old. But for some reason when ever I drive the car it seems to idle very roughly and shake like its going to die. I have to put it into neutral or park for it to settle down.

Sometimes if its been going for a while and I start to drive it sounds like the fuel or something couldnt catch up with the car.

I have no problem starting it and I've gotten a fuel filter replacement, pcv valve replacement, and the mechanic said it doesnt need a tune-up.

  • kanikadhaley Jun 13, 2009

    Thank you! I looked up what that was and the symptoms sound exactly like what is happening with my car! I'm going to go get it checked out tomorrow.

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You might try a new throttle position switch, they're easy to replace and not too expensive .

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