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1988 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge
Posted to Ford Driveability on 4/1/2000

Engine surges with approx. 300 rpm drop when cruising 50-70 mph. Then kicks back in, in 3 [...] drive approx 30 miles with no surge, then minor cutout(without stalling) and kick back into normal. Bucks at idle, then will increase rpm then smooth out. Engin...

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car Vehicle Data

1988 Ford Taurus GL

VIN 1FABP52UXJ
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsEEC-IV
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge
OccursOn Decel, Cruise, Idle, Intermittently
Misc.4Dr
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1988 Ford Taurus GL

VIN 1FABP52UXJ
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsEEC-IV
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge
OccursOn Decel, Cruise, Idle, Intermittently
Misc.4Dr