Hard starting then rough idle until warm

Tiny
BOBSTOCKSR
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  • 2001 FORD ESCAPE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
The engine is hard to start in the morning. It will take three tries until the engines starts. Then a rough idle. I must keep the rpm over 1,000 to keep the engine running. I live not far off a major highway. So I keep it over 1,500 rpm until the engine temperature is normal. Runs great then. I also found that if I just turn the key on and off thee times, until I hear the fuel pump run an shut off, the engine will fire up the first time. Still runs rough until warm up. Thanks in advance for your help.
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 1:59 PM

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Tiny
ZAMO95
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It sounds like you have an engine temperature sensor that is going out, but to be sure lets run down these guide to help run a few simple tests.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

and here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job with diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
ROUNDROCKTAURUS
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Thanks! I fixed my car using this guide and replacing my coolant sensor. :)
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Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 AT 6:02 PM

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