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Old 01-11-2010, 10:11 AM
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97 F-150 4.6 WILL NOT STAY RUNNING

Hi All,
Went to start truck this morning and it started, then it immediately died. Tried to start again and did the same thing, but I kept my foot on the gas pedal at about 1500 rpm and it stays running. As soon as I let off the gas pedal the engines dies.

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Old 01-11-2010, 11:42 AM
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I'd say it sounds like the idle air control (IAC).
 
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Old 01-11-2010, 08:32 PM
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Yep. That's what is was. Tapped on the old one and it started up and stayed running so I just replaced it to be sure. Thanks for the great advise. Have you had the same experience?

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Old 01-12-2010, 06:17 AM
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Had it happen on mine about 2 years ago. Pretty common problem.
 
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