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check engine light - 8/17/2008 4:32:48 PM

jayrob3363

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I have a 2001 ford taurus and my check engine light came on after buying it from a private party. when I drive and apply the gas it seems like it takes awhile to accellarate. Also when I''m stop at a red light it will rev up and down not loud but noiceable. Is this serious?

thanks

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RE: check engine light - 8/18/2008 5:58:33 PM

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You can take it to major parts houses like Autozone-Advanced and they will read the codes for free. Post back with the EXACT code numbers and we can help you.

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RE: check engine light - 8/26/2008 4:19:21 AM

Use Common Sense

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Depending on how the vehicle was driven and maintained, it may just be a dirty MAF and or IAC. Like "way2old" stated, have the code(s) pulled and post them here. We''ll get you pointed in the right direction for a fix.

The flex-fuel engine is the 3.0 VULCAN engine. Ford has used the 3.0 Vulcan since first designed and used in 1986. You have to be super abusive to kill a Vulcan so there''s no worries there. These are known to go 300,000+ miles. The vehicle may not make it, but the engine will.

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