ford mondeo revs high as the car warms up ???

2004 FORD MONDEO
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PETERHYDE1766
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was running fine then started reving up for no reason. revs up to 3.000 rpm
Mar 13, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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what engine/trans?
Mar 13, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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PETERHYDE1766
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its a duratec 20.ltr auto thanks for the reply. regards peter
Mar 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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sounds like a possible vacuum leak. do you mean it stays at high rpm all the time?
Mar 15, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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check throttle plate when warmed up engine off to see if it's shut completely.
Mar 15, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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PETERHYDE1766
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if i touch the throttle it goes up to 3000 rpm.then drops down to 1500 rpm. when driving along it surges. where is the throttle plate. is it the air flow sorry if i sound thick lol. thanks for fast reply. regards peter
Mar 15, 2012 at 11:00 PM
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