# Ford Taurus 2003

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/722686>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [June 16, 2015, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/722686 "2015-06-16T17:18:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![qianabarnum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/6bbea6/32.png) [@qianabarnum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/qianabarnum)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/722686/1 "2015-06-16T17:18:03Z")

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My car has been shutting off when I take my foot off the gas. I got it put on the diagnostic machine and had to replace the throttle and air flow sensor. I also just got a tune-up, oil change and replaced the pcv valve. It is still shutting off when my rpm drops below 1. I really need this issue fixed asap but the mechanic said he just don not know what the problem could be. Please HELP:confused:😕

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**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/722686/2 "2015-06-16T17:25:22Z")

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Reported for forum change.

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**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/722686/3 "2015-06-16T18:11:45Z")

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**qianabarnum** , welcome to the Straight Dope. Since you are looking for advice, I will move this to our IMHO forum.

Colibri

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**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/722686/4 "2015-06-16T18:22:38Z")

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Google is your friend!

Idle Air Control valve: [Engine dies at Idle - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community](http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2135686/engine-dies-at-idle)

Taurus club car owners of America recommends you check the following: [Trouble Codes: P0446, P1260, P1450 | Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum](http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/1139932-post2.html)