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2010 Ranger 2.3 RPM's drop at idle, no CEL or codes

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2010 Ranger 2.3 RPM's drop at idle, no CEL or codes

My problem happens when engine is warmed up, idling at stop, but not in park, only in gear and neutral. Started a month ago. When in park, there is a little bit of a rough idle, shaking, but smooths out fine when put in gear. The rpm's will suddenly drop to 500 or so as if it is stalling but quickly recovers after a second. Does it about every 5mins when at stop/idle, not when driving/accelerating, although seems to have liitle less power when driving. No check engine light or codes. Spark plugs seem fine, changed 2 years ago. Coil pack replaced, Motorcraft, 2 years ago. MAF, IAC, Throttle Body and MAP were cleaned, oil changed, but made no difference. Smoked tested for vacuum leak in engine, but didnt find anything. Thought i heard brake booster hissing, but brake pedal seems fine. Not sure what else might be the cause. Normal idle rpm for this Ranger, with 120k miles, has been around 850-870, a but high i think, a little shake/misfire in park but not horrible, and no codes.

Checked fuel pressure when engine running, got 61psi. Brand new Motorcraft fuel filter put on, but made no change. Any thoughts?
 
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