what make my continental idle at a high rate while driving at a steady pace or sitting still.

2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
200,000 MILES
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MIKEP0612
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My Lincoln Continental idles unexpetedly at high RPM while driving or sitting.
Nov 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks and check the idle air control valve.
Nov 16, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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