sometimes it starts fine and other times i have to push the accelerator

2001 FORD MONDEO
64,000 MILES
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THOMASPOTATOE
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i have a mondeo lx 2001,when i start my car sometimes i have to press the accelerator otherwise it cuts out.can you tell me why?
Oct 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean and test the idle air control valve , EGR and PCV valves and test the throttle position sensor
Oct 31, 2011 at 4:05 AM
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