Idle Speed & Ignition Timing: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Ford Thunderbird, and 1995 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see the ADJUSTMENTS - 3.8L article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.