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2001 Ford Escort car shuts off

Tiny
BELAC1212
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  • 2001 FORD ESCORT
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
When my car is driving it runs good but when I start slowing down it ideals low in the rpm then even will turn off when I stop I had a new tranny put in a year ago it sat for awhile but runs good other then turning off when I stop
Thursday, June 26th, 2014 AT 3:46 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,716 POSTS
The first two things to check, make sure there are no vacuum leaks on the engine and check the idle air control valve (IAC). The IAC, located on the throttle body, is responsible for maintaining the engine idle speed.
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Thursday, June 26th, 2014 AT 7:14 PM

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