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check engine light on?

I have a 95 Taurus GL 3.0L V6. Check engine light is on, and I went to Auto Zone to get a free diagnostic testing done on it. The reading came out as:

Becky—
My recommendation is that you should go to the library Saturday morning and go to the reference section, and peruse the repair manual for your little car, and read the description of the diagnostics required for both codes.
Remember, the codes DO NOT identify a failed or defective component, but rather identify a circuit or system that is outside normal operating parameters.
The EVAP canister purge failure MAY be a defective control solenoid, but then there may also be merely a broken or loose vacuum hose.
The EGR failure PROBABLY is the DPFE sensor, but it could also be burned hoses that supply that sensor.
Both parts are going to be available only from Ford, as the solenoid is know to the guys at the parts store, but they will need to order it.
The DPFE sensor isn’t even something they know exists. They would be looking for an EGR position sensor, and this car doesn’t use one.
Regardless, follow the procedure, and repair everything that isn’t right according to the manual.
If, after reading the description, you think this is too complex for you to address, take the car to the dealer, or a reputable QUALIFIED emissions repair specialist.

Happy Motoring

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