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1987 Ford Taurus MT5 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, runaway idle
Posted to Ford Driveability on 3/29/1998

Hello Group, I'm having trouble with a VERY intermittent runaway/ racing idle complaint. The owner reports that for no reason, without any warning the idle will jump to over 3k RPM, and will not come back down until recycling the ignition power. Mechanically ...

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car Vehicle Data

1987 Ford Taurus MT5

VIN 1FABP51D4H
Engine2.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / EEC-IV/CFI
EmissionsOBDI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Runaway Idle
OccursIntermittently, Approx: 1Time/3Months
Misc.4Dr Sedan
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1987 Ford Taurus MT5

VIN 1FABP51D4H
Engine2.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / EEC-IV/CFI
EmissionsOBDI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Runaway Idle
OccursIntermittently, Approx: 1Time/3Months
Misc.4Dr Sedan