97 ford taurus idles and kills when putting it in gear

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Probably carb? Automatic choke not working? Remove air filter and spray carb with cleaner, Make sure all parts move freely. With engine cold, check automatic choke position. Start and check function as it warms up.

First of all I need more information. But on a guess, I would say you might have a half shaft problem. Does the car go into gear?

Fords are famous for the idle speed control (ISC) motor.

Needs to be tested for power/ground and control signals at the IAC. Also should be smoke checked for vacuum leaks. Recommend a mechanic at this point as throwing parts at it has not fixed it.

Turn on AC while idling, does engine speed increase? If not then replace Idle Air Control Valve.

This could be a engine missfire, a tune up may be required. You will need to have the computer tested to determine which cylinder may be causing the missfire then testing on that particular cylinder could be performed.

Please check your idle controller whch is normally located near the air intake.Sometimes cleaning them and putting them back solve this problem.

If the positive wire is getting hot, then you have a bad connection on the ground wire. Take it off and clean the terminals and tighten then up. Ifyou don't want them to corrode any more then put some petroleum jelly on them. This prevents air from getting to them and in turn prevents oxidation. Good luck

its in the timing ...whenever you start it it sits and idles fine but when you go to put it in gear it dies...the timing needs to be repaired. its a guaranteed solution.

check the vacuum hoses and make sure none of them are off and check the timing and also the drive belt