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1997 Ford Escort won't idle right

Tiny
DAN ZAN
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
The car runs fine until I come to a stop and it does not want to idle to the point that it will just die if I hold the brake and keep the rpms up it is fine don't have a clue on were to start? Hope you can help THANKS
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 AT 8:33 PM

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Tiny
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If the check engine light hasn't come on and it only happens at an idle, I would start by looking for vacuum leaks to the engine.

Do that and let me know what you find.

Joe
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