1999 Ford Explorer will not idle

126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FOSDIDAV
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my vehicle will start and will only run if I keep foot on accelerator maintaining about 1000 rpms, if I take foot off accelerator, engine dies.
Mar 11, 2008 at 10:12 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check replace idle air valve
check for vacuum leak
check intake manifold and gasket for leak
Mar 11, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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