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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Low Idle and running rough

Explorer 97
6 cyl
95,000 mil

Its been awhile that I've been having rough start ups where as it feels like it wants to stall. I have too hold brake and accelerator to keep vehicle from stalling. After it warms up it does not stall, but runs rough on idle. I do have a engine light, is there anything i can do to narrow down this problem. A friend of mine has a scanner, and maybe he can read the code. In the mean time does anyone have or has repaired this similar problem I am having.

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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the link below may help you. The idle air controller is a common problem.
the post used to be at the head of this section, but they've done some housekeeping on the site I see.




https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ght=iac+sticky
 
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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The pictures from the original post no longer exist. Can anyone tell me where the IAC valve is? I have a 99 explorer xlt with a 4.0 liter sohc. Sounds like it's a pretty easy fix.

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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I the IAC doesn't help, consider replacing the plugs and wires. Also, check for vacuum leaks.
 
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