2003 Ford Escape Stalling Low Idle

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Hi,
I have a 2003 Escape XLT, it has 47k. For the last two weeks it has been stalling when starting and slowing down and been idling very low (barely 10000). It will do this for a few days and then go back to normal. On the days it is acting up, the idle is so low, the car is barely on but it will drive. Just the other day the engine light came on, but has now gone off. Any thoughts?
thanks!
Oct 18, 2006 at 6:17 AM
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If your check engine light is on, you can take it to your nearest auto parts store and they can read the code for you and tell you what's wrong. It sounds like it could be your mass air flow sensor.
Oct 20, 2006 at 3:44 PM
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Have any stored check-engine codes read at an auto parts store. The intermittent stalling and very low idle may be caused by a faulty mass air flow sensor.

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The owner of a 2003 Ford Escape XLT with 47,000 miles reports intermittent stalling when starting or slowing down, along with a very low idle that still allows the vehicle to drive. The check-engine light came on briefly and then went off. The expert recommends having the code read and suggests the mass air flow sensor as a possible cause.

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