Thanks for this post, it has stopped me puling whats left of my hair out!

Got exactly the same problem with the same engine but in a 2.0 L 2006 ford Galaxy.

Ive unplugged the EGR valve and car runs smoothly now, untill I get the time to look at the EGR valve, will it do any damage if I leave it unplugged ?

The 'engine fault' light is on because its unplugged but thats to be expected.

Thanks again