2001 lincoln navigator

2001 FORD ESCAPE
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DIMPLES031956
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I have problems with my car staying started. It has to be force started once started it dyes unless i hold down on the pedal..I can drive it 20 miles but when I stop it will stall.
Nov 26, 2007 at 5:21 AM
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MERLIN2021
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You have a vacuum problem...either the Idle air control valve is not working, or a vacuum line is broken. Use a can of spray gumout and spray around the vac lines, when the engine speed changes, you found the leak, if no leaks, change the IAC.
Nov 26, 2007 at 5:40 AM
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