2001 Ford Escort car shuts off

2001 FORD ESCORT
130,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BELAC1212
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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
Jun 26, 2014 at 8:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Jun 26, 2014 at 12:14 PM
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