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1987 Ford Taurus 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, High idle speed
Posted to Ford Driveability on 3/2/1999

I hate to get my butt kicked by a Ford! This one idles at about 1500 rpm, failed the emissions test because of high idle speed. I've checked (and rechecked!) for vacuum leaks, base idle speed (can't get it to come down there, either), base timing(10 degree...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1987 Ford Taurus

VIN 1FABP5242H
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsUS Fed
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, High Idle Speed
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

13lean mixture
25idle too high
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1987 Ford Taurus

VIN 1FABP5242H
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsUS Fed
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, High Idle Speed
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

13lean mixture
25idle too high