Cleaning your throttle body and IAC for a smoother Idle. Ford Tauras or almost any vehicle

Cleaning your throttle body and IAC for a smoother Idle.
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[@sekine]

Excellent video! Thank you. I'm curious, can one just spray MAF cleaner over the MAF sensor just as you were holding it, or does one need to remove the torx screws and remove sensor? I have a 2004 Ford Taurus Vulcan so I think it's same setup as yours. Thanks!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Actually It takes very little to clean it. Not the entire can. If you can get to it then you don't have to take it apart. Just spray it until its pretty clean.

[@sekine]

Great. I'll give it a try. Thanks again!

[@OnlytypeisChocolate]

thank you for asking this question, I was wondering the same thing with my 2004 Taurus SES. I'm getting P0101 code and rather than take it to the shop I think I may attempt cleaning the MAF & pray it solves the issue.

[@ianlanfear5207]

Hi from New Zealand have a great day

[@TSPhotoAtlanta]

The thing about MAF cleaner is that it’s about $10US. You can use electrical contact cleaner I’m told. I’d clean it off of the car/truck, just get a security bit set; the magic bit is a security T-15 (on my 1991 Ford Ranger). The MAF elements are extremely fragile / pulling the MAF will allow you to spray both sides of them. Be well ventilated, the crap in the cleaner is toxic.
Atlanta.

[@TSPhotoAtlanta]

I will testify that cleaning the MAF, the IAC and the throttle body brought new life to my 1991 Ranger.
It has about 88,000 miles on the clock.
Also, oil & filter, air filter & cleanout the filter box, a small bottle of gumout in a half tank of premium unleaded, fuel filter and gas pump lines, gapped and gapped and installed new fine wire platinum Motorcraft sparkplugs, and gave it a mean 👀 look! Now she’s driving well and idles like a minitruck half her age...in Atlanta

[@Godisgr8always]

Noiceee ;)

[@harveymanwarren1876]

Just well change it after30 years of use. .

[@daviddowns7552]

gapped and gapped?

[@Hanimallover]

​@@daviddowns7552probably referring to the spark gap on the spark plugs

[@arontesfay2520]

You're lucky your IAC is right there. You wouldn't believe the kind of gymnastics I have to do under the car to remove the IAC in my 2002 Focus.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Right!!

[@alecianicole3012]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this video... Four years later and it is still helping people. I drive a 2001 Mercury Sable... With a blown head gasket due to my daughter's father (who was a mechanic by trade). 😠 But luckily I kept on him until he finally got tired of my "nagging"... But by then it was too late. He did flush it all and did everything to help prolong it's life afterwards. But now that we are separated he refuses to help me with my car...and everything else but that's a whole different story altogether. So now I'm stuck paying or figuring it out myself. I just spent $500 having A BUNCH of stuff done (ac troubles, alternator, etc) So I'm not in a big hurry to fork out more money. I've seen this done many times.... Constantly watching family and my ex's family work on cars. So I feel fairly certain I can do it... But I KNOW I couldn't of without this video. So you just saved this single mom money, that I don't have... Four years later! Just wanted to know how much it is appreciated... Ohh and this comment is coming to you from the Sunshine State. 😉

[@albeedat1]

Thanks for the video. My 2003 Ford Taurus was idling badly and I did everything in your video ( along with changing the air filter )..my car runs great now. Better than when I bought it over a year ago . Virginia

[@FixingWithPassion]

Very Cool! Get ready for Winter! ;(

[@RWagggle6556]

Just bought a 2002 with 76k miles on it. These videos have helped me figure out the few issues it’s got. Watching from WV

[@FixingWithPassion]

Cool. Thanks!

[@joelafleur6423]

Thanks I got some new things to try for my dads 05 tuarus,
Ann Arbor M.I.

[@swistone]

From Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada, thanks for the tip.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@kimberlyselby3010]

Thankyou thankyou thankyou..
My 2002 ford taurus was stalling when braking, especially while turning but idling just fine if I came to a complete stop. It was getting worse and lugging when cruising under 35mph.. watched this video waiting at a hospital, bought carb cleaner on way home and 5 mins later it back up and running like normal again.. all together cost $3.99 + 5 mins work.. Justin from Florida btw

[@Lucky9449]

Great video, very detailed, great job, thank you so much!

[@kriskris-zg2gw]

thanks watching it from montreal,quebec canada.
good work, thank you

[@mouse100111]

2005 Mercury Sable LS. My idle is bad, thanks for the vid, I'll tryi this out

[@svensk2003]

Great video. Thank you!

[@darktoadone5068]

Thanks for the video, I have a cousin that has idling problems in his 02 Taurus wagon, I'll be sure to tell him about your video!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Cool!~

[@jasonvailea687]

Thanks much for the video! -Vancouver Washington

[@PASINC]

Helpful ... from Chicago IL. Thank you.

[@apurekindsoul2251]

Thanks for the excellent video! I am a Kentucky gal that maintains her own car. This helps tremendously, going to clean it all out tomorrow.

[@evo1417]

Let me know how it goes. Im going to do it to mine and hopefully it works for you.!

[@MartinRodriguez-mf7pq]

​@evo1417 Hi did you ever end up doing this?

[@sporttyy14]

Terrific video and thumbs up on your narration....you were calm, clear, specific and Thank You Again. Every car driver should know about this standard maintenance over time to help them and their families!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Word!~

[@myvantasticvanlife9823]

Great video, I know what ill be doing at the weekend, very useful thanks from the UK

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@gilbertvaldez8209]

Thanks for the great help. Lubbock Texas

[@FixingWithPassion]

Cool!~

[@stephenjones4486]

Thank you good video. Running alot better

[@1cachilupi]

Thank you!! from FL

[@FixingWithPassion]

I use to live in Fort Lauderdale. Keep cool!

[@VagabondofRandom]

Great video, Very informative and straight to the point! NM Here

[@dd200371]

I HAVE A 2004 FORD TAURUS V-6 ! ONT CANADA GOOD VIDEO VERY HELPFUL !

[@MC-zc5lm]

Colorado- im going to try to do this. First time in my LIFE- lol- hope i can do it. Thanks for the video.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yeaaaa!!

[@raysosunshine]

Goin old school with the carb cleaner right down the ol' throat! Love it! Pennsylvania.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Show it who's the boss!

[@benfrith7060]

The aluminum intake manifold of my duratec had black carbon buildup after 175,000km I completely disassembled it and went through a couple cans of oven cleaner and used a high pressure washer to blast all the inside clean. Ben from Australia.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@ProspectorsGhost]

Great Video. Thanks for sharing. Watching from Idaho here.

[@Whatdoyouthink.687]

I've been watching various vids on this topic, but this one was very thorough. Just what I was looking for, thanks so much. John from south Jersey.

[@FixingWithPassion]

word!

[@terrispohn975]

Hi from Michigan! Thanks for the video!

[@clementwilson1795]

thanks will try that

[@ritajumbo9257]

Thanks from this old lady in Northern Arizona!

[@earldarling7792]

Great video. Learned a few things to do (and not to do) on my 2006 Taurus

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@MoariBoyNz]

Informative video cheers New Zealand

[@christymalaterre8794]

Thanks for the video,ND

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@stevebidigare2819]

awesome video dude, very helpful for half-ass wannabee mechanics like myself . loved the mud-dauber refence

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@lifebiggestchallenges]

Thanks for the video, NC

[@alankay946]

Great video going to try on my Mazda Tribute tomorrow. Watching from Clearwater Florida. Thanks!

[@FixingWithPassion]

NICE! Send some sun my way!

[@erniesantos5212]

Thank you so much for your video

[@42only]

Great video helps alot

[@krism2746]

Thanks from Michigan

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice! Hope you have clean drinking water up there!~ ;)

[@samkara1271]

Great video.. thanks for sharing.. from Australia..

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@clarkjule5529]

Thanks. Two of my kids have these cars. Will try this cleaning technique. From Saskatoon Canada

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@macmedina3020]

Very good tip, thank you very much. This will surely save me a few bucks in mechanic fees... Have a wonderful day!!!

[@sebert1]

That black liquid in the throttle body was the run down from when you sprayed the cleaner into the IAC hole...Alaska here

[@patriotkennethburlingham7059]

yup

[@renewillard777]

Nope, my 2005 Taurus se had the same thing when I opened it up. I’ve never sprayed anything... New Orleans here. 49,000miles

[@cornelbuckley]

Yep. Any black residue in there is usually dry, not wet, and running.

[@williampage2638]

I like this video very much from Alabama.

[@FAST-tn1fl]

thank you from Illinois

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks!

[@xlfive]

Hi from the UK,Very helpful video thanks

[@anthonyarano4638]

I have the same car how do I figure what is making a squills noise belt tentioner or serpintine belt

[@luvpants2012]

Great video.

[@GidJul]

Thanks, the video is surely informative. Watched from Kampala, Uganda.

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@manuellazarte5637]

california at hayward ,thank you for this video.it is so kool for us to learn this.

[@derekwallacensb]

Excellent video!! Thanks! Houston Texas

[@FixingWithPassion]

:D

[@ryonlee2987]

Thx U sir very helpful.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks.

[@joycefarr6403]

Thanks from Alabama

[@FixingWithPassion]

Cool!

[@erinerickson1006]

Hello from Florida! I have a 2003 Ford Taurus. My check engine light came on this morning and the code said it was the IAC. I'm hoping it just needs a good cleaning. I will be trying this tonight. Thank you for this video!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Keep us updated!~

[@kingscairn]

Thanks Nathan - good man - fixed me up - 1997 Merc Sable - South Carolina

[@FixingWithPassion]

Great!!

[@louiecatindig3210]

Rock on! Philippines here!👍👍👍

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!~

[@MuhammadAziz-uq2hc]

Thanks Bro Excellent video God bless you man

[@FixingWithPassion]

You too

[@donniebentley9904]

Watching from prestonsburg Ky, thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@billmancos9820]

thanks for the fab and very useful video! Norfolk Virginia

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@rg3915]

Good Job,, Mr. R'....

[@elmorebaggins8586]

Great video! Watching from Virginia

[@scottketchum2224]

Thanks for the video, I have an 03 Taurus which has the same engine and I watch your videos as a reference, I had a problem with the engine surging and I cleaned the iac valve and no more surging. I'm in Michigan.

[@scottketchum2224]

@@duynajohnson8479 yes and sometimes it would stall if I took my foot off the gas, but it is running great now that I cleaned it. Now I'm thinking of running some seafoam through the intake.

[@ishmaelfrancis7448]

Great info.......Bahamas......

[@FixingWithPassion]

;))

[@askthehairguy]

Watching from Florida

[@FixingWithPassion]

Hell ya man! Best state!

[@OREGONGAMER503]

Oregon here. Thanks for the info

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@4THALSTME]

Great video. Will let you know my results! Vanc Canada

[@garyarmstrong9730]

Very clear instructions. Montana

[@FixingWithPassion]

;)

[@larrymeador3604]

Thanks, Larry from Wichita Falls Texas

[@FixingWithPassion]

Hell ya!!!

[@alexbullock3010]

Hi from Utah 😁 thanks for your help!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Hello. Beautiful woman out there ;) and state.

[@edgarzayas3070]

Thanks for this video, I'm hoping it helps fix my Taurus' problems. TN checking in.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Happy fixing!

[@Kwdog75]

Thanks for the video, i'm from napanee ontario canada

[@moosepilot3145]

Great video going to try this today thanks . TX here

[@FixingWithPassion]

Great!!

[@margaretmcnally1418]

Using wife’s iPad, Good job and appreciated tucson, AZ.

[@JAYREEZE1]

Another great video I'm watching from Los Angeles bought a 01 Taurus last year it's still running good but not as good as its capable off but I will start cleaning my throttle body more often now to get better proformance

[@wascopI]

and so now you no longer own the taurus because it turned out to be a typical ford

[@jasongarcia5482]

Hi, watching from trinidad and tobago.
Thanks for the video.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@aprilwilson2888]

Thank you in Oklahoma!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@waynebumpous5896]

Hey Wayne from Mississippi I enjoyed your video ad it was very helpful!! I have a 2001 Taurus and I'm having problems with it idling I will definitely do what you did !! Thank you !!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice man!!

[@davidblase6564]

Thanks so much for your help after learning about all the recalls and issues on this 99 merc villager I was heading for the San Francisco bridge but I think it,ll be alright

[@FixingWithPassion]

Good luck!

[@sirrahnad]

very good video in texas

[@FixingWithPassion]

God Bless Texas!

[@jsetennis9224]

I'm having problems with the IAC, so I'm going to try to clean it and see how it goes. Thanks for the video from Alexandria, VA

[@FixingWithPassion]

Check for vacuum leaks also!

[@jsetennis9224]

@@FixingWithPassion Thank you

[@alikariem592]

Great video

[@FixingWithPassion]

Sweet!

[@fredwrice7971]

watching from Florida

[@FixingWithPassion]

Great~!

[@SandyDiVa]

Philly here :)

[@spikemandan]

have a 04 taurus just got it with a 155,000 on it will be doing all this stuff soon thanks for the video you did a good job making this video thumbs up dude keep it up!

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@glennpurcell5206]

GLENN ON VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA ,CANADAGreat video.......wifes '97 ford explorer ....now runs fine after following your instructions..... MANY THANKS.......

[@Chrestmaker]

Thanks for the vid. Didn't know that you could clean the I.A.C. like that. I have seen some horrible throttle bodies that actually had to pre-soak and then proceed as you have, but wasn't sure if I should clean while the engine was running.
Might just have to back this by slowly pouring in a 1/4 of SeaFoam (after your tips have been completed) in the booster vacuum line. She will sure spit and sputter for the first 1/4 can and then I dump the other 1/4 in super fast as to stall the engine. Wait at least 5 minutes and try to start. I have found better results with this technique when the engine is semi-cold, otherwise the heat from the engine will prematurely evaporate the SeaFoam and it won't be quite as effective.
Thanks, and Cheers!

[@FixingWithPassion]

True. Thanks for the advice!

[@revrvini]

Hi watchn from NEW ZEALAND thanks for the info

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@kingscairn]

Thx TVWXMAN32, great video especially a guy using one hand camera and one wrench !
South Carolina

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks!

[@jkbaker01]

Thanks for the video from Detroit Michigan

[@FixingWithPassion]

Snow gone there yet?? Ha ha...

[@jkbaker01]

Nathan Rohrbough almost :) only 86 today couldn’t melt it all though :)

[@trevormiller6254]

Hi watching from the Cayman island thanks for you tips very helpful

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@manunoia1647]

Hi, I am actually watching you from Switzerland!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!!

[@alshalakaed857]

Looking for my cars problems going to try this .

[@mrfatcat22100]

watching from Lake Park Ga.

[@user-zc9gb1jk2v]

Hamtramck, MI. Good video

[@macjoe7529]

I am watching from Arizona. Hello! I am going to try this and see if it work for me. Thanks!

[@mikejacobs5029]

Great job. From St. Louis, Mo.

[@Zion-jw3gm]

Saying HI! from the UK cousin, thanks for your upload

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@evo1417]

Thanks for the information. Watching from cincinnati ohio

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!! Left my gasoline cap off at Cassy's.

[@catenthusiast81]

Im actually kind of excited to try this tomorrow. My 2006 Taurus has been running super rough.....Im hoping this helps, because this single mom CANNOT afford an expensive mechanics bill!!!! Thank you SO MUCH for the video!

[@groundzerozone]

This was such a helpful video! Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@brianthomas9806]

groundzerozone
Thanks for your videos. I have a 2000 F150 4.6. Truck has been running rough for a few weeks. Codes showed 2 misfires. Replaced sparkplugs and 1 coil pack. No more skipping! But had rough Idol and hesitation. Replaced the MAF. Still same. Found vacuum leak where pcv connected to hose. Replaced that small hose section and pcv valve. Engine cranks then dies immediately. Disconnected pcv, engine cranks and runs great. Connect the pcv and will not stay running. I have not checked the other end of the pcv hose or the IAC. What do you think?
Thanks again!