Engine sound

2000 FORD EXPEDITION
190,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAURIE HOFFER
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When I am at idle it sounds like the engine is revving.
Oct 15, 2018 at 12:47 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

I would start by cleaning the throttle body as the plate may be carboned up from blow by.

Beyond that, there is an idle air control motor that may be bad. That is a common failure but will result in a high idle condition.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
Oct 15, 2018 at 2:31 AM
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