2001 Ford Escape rough idle

2001 FORD ESCAPE
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NATE265
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when cold engine has trouble idling, must put in neutral and give gas to keep it idling. once engine is warm engine runs normally
Jan 28, 2008 at 11:46 AM
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BLACKOP555
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Sounds to me like a faulty coolant temperature sensor to me. usually the #1 cause of the problem you described. and usually goes away when worm.
Jan 28, 2008 at 12:28 PM
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TODDZ2000
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I changed to air idle control unit. That did help, but it was still idling low at times.

Then I had the throttle decarb and PVC replaced, still a problem.

I'm taking back to service station.
Jan 31, 2008 at 1:30 AM
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