EGR Valve

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercury Villager and 1995 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure all vacuum hoses are correctly routed and securely attached. Replace any crimped or broken hoses. Ensure there is less than one in. Hg vacuum to EGR valve at idle with engine at normal operating temperature.
Install tachometer. Remove and plug vacuum hose at EGR valve. Start engine. Idle in Neutral. Note idle speed. Using hand vacuum pump, slowly apply 5-10 in. Hg vacuum to EGR valve. When vacuum is fully applied, engine should do one or more of following:
- Engine should stall.
- Idle speed should drop more than 100 RPM.
- Idle speed should return to normal when vacuum is released.

Repair or replace EGR valve if none of above occurs.