1985 Ford Ranger engine idle

1985 FORD RANGER
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRACKANIGGA
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my 2.8 in my ranger is having an idle problem.it will idle high but once it goes to idle down it dies out. but when i go to feather it it jumps to a high idle again.
Mar 25, 2009 at 3:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the idle speed motor and throttle position sensor
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM
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