My '94 Ford Taurus stalls whenever its idling in neutral or drive, in park its completely fine. When I give it gas in drive or neutral its completely fine and runs perfect but if i come to a light, or slow down enough to where I'm not giving it gas it just dies on me. I've replaced my IAC Valve, my Fuel Filter and my cap/rotor. Help :(

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2000 ford taurus engine light came on. car idles real low when we come to a stop . to keep from the engine stalling out we put it in neutral and give it a little gas.

Check coil pack they can go bad even when not many miles. Also check plugs. Check the code see if it is a misfire. Vulcan or Duratec engine?

Feb 12, 2014 • 2000 Ford Taurus

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I was driving my 2000 ford taurus when I came to a complete stop but when I went hit the accelerator the gas would not go.So I turn the car off and it would not start in park but it did start in neutral....

This Sounds Like The Linkage On The Gear Box Has Changed ,The Lever Is Not Reaching The Correct Position When it Is moved to park ,Drive, Etc.
Check The Cable ,Linkages From The Change Lever To The Gear Box

Mar 17, 2013 • 2000 Ford Taurus

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My car just dies when you put it into drive, it will start in park and neutral and idle just fine, but the minute you put in drive it dies. Could this be the torque converter?

possibly. do you feel the engine drag down until it stalls? if so, probably converter

Mar 29, 2010 • 1999 Ford Taurus

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Taurus 2003 idling problems

mcdevito75 here, Sounds like the idle speed motor, Ford is known for these idle speed motors going bad, in the later stages the car races like crazy. have your repair shop check this idle speed motor and change it.

Mar 14, 2009 • 2003 Ford Taurus

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ROugh idle

there are 2 things that usually cause this, one is a dirty intake idle control valve and the other is hard engine mounts, I would say that both most likely apply to your car. try cleaning the intake with the following procedure from Ford.
Here is the most common cause of surges and stalls and low idle rough idle, it is the idle speed control air-bypass valve and throttle valve (IAC for short), they get full of gunk over the miles and cause idle issues (stalls, low idle) like yours, Get a can of intake cleaner from any local parts store, not carb spray, intake cleaner, it is made by a company called CRC, remove the air intake hose to the engine, hold the idle high so the engine won't stall, then spray the can of cleaner into the intake while keeping the engine running, use at least 1/2 the can, shut down the engine and disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, then restart and complete a number of mixed driving cycles, town, freeway, stop and go etc., after a few days the problem will go away as the system will relearn to the clean intake.

Feb 18, 2009 • 1994 Ford Probe

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Ford Taurus choking at 4000rpm

maybe your EGR valve

Jan 08, 2009 • 1996 Ford Taurus

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1990 Ford Probe 2.2 automatic stalls in forward, reverse OK

Sounds like a bad IAC (idle air control valve/sensor) that controls your idle when going from throttle to idle. If bad your idle will act crazy and can cause stalls easily. Pretty sure that's it.

Dec 20, 2008 • 1993 Ford Probe

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1995 Taurus Engine Stalls

Here is the most common cause of surges and stalls and low idle, it is the idle speed control air-bypass valve and throttle valve, they get full of gunk over the miles and cause idle issues (stalls) like yours, Get a can of intake cleaner from any local parts store, not carb spray, intake cleaner, it is made by a company called CRC, remove the air intake hose to the engine, hold the idle high so the engine won't stall, then spray the can of cleaner into the intake while keeping the engine running, use at least 1/2 the can, shut down the engine and disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, then restart and complete a number of mixed driving cycles, town, freeway, stop and go etc., after a few days the problem will go away as the system will relearn to the clean intake.

Dec 08, 2008 • 1995 Ford Taurus

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1991 ford probe

duck tape on the air intake. I just fixed mine. There is a crack on the intake that lets too much air in when you put it in drive that makes the car stall. Try it it works.

Nov 23, 2008 • 1990 Ford Probe

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Fine idle on startup can stall when warm

change your oxygen sensor thet is whyoillight lights on

Oct 23, 2008 • 1992 Lexus Sc 400

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Disconnect your battery black wire off for 1/2 hour reconnect turn on all assesorys lights radio blower start car leave run for 5 min shut off for 5 min idle is controled by the computer the load
brings the idle up. Should be ok if not you may have to ajust the idle screw a little and then do this all over

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Didnt work :/ now i can idle just fine in Neutral but not reverse or drive.

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