2001 Ford F150

2001 FORD F-150
140,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GUIDRY
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with no warnings, truck recently started stalling when in drive. vehicle idles at 1000 rpms in park and @ 800rpms in reverse. when i put transmisson into drive however, the rpms drop below 500 and stalls. i can keep foot on brake pedal and shift into drive with foot on gas pedal and keep truck running. recently changed all plugs,coils,egr sensors,and fuel filter.
Jun 21, 2008 at 10:25 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Did it have this problem befoe the tune up? Is or has the check engine light been on? if so have the PCM scanned for trouble codes. Use carb cleaner to spray around looking for vacuum leaks, 1000 is too high of an idle.Might even be a bad Idle Air Control Valve, but check for vacuum leaks first
Jun 23, 2008 at 12:34 AM
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