2001 Ford Escape 2001 Escape

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JOEDEB123
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  • 2001 FORD ESCAPE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,000 MILES
My 2001 escape idles rough like it wants to die for the first 10 minutes when its cold outside, then after that its fine. Help me.
Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 8:04 PM

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DAVE H
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IDLE SPEED
Idle Air Control Valve Assembly
Idle Air Control (IAC) valve assembly is used to control idle speed and provide a dashpot function. IAC valve assembly meters inlet air around the throttle plate through a by-pass within the IAC valve assembly and throttle body. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines desired idle speed or air by-pass and signals the IAC valve assembly through specified duty cycle. The IAC solenoid is built into IAC valve assembly. IAC solenoid responds by positioning the IAC valve to control amount of air by-passed. PCM monitors engine speed and adjusts IAC duty cycle to achieve desired RPM. IAC valve assembly is not adjustable and cannot be cleaned.
On applications with air assisted injectors, IAC valve supplies a small jet of air into path of fuel injectors, creating an increase in fuel atomization at low speed and light load conditions.
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Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 8:17 PM

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