2001 Ford Ranger Cold Start Stalls

2001 FORD RANGER
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THORGAR24
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My Ford ranger 3.0L on some ( not all) cold mornings will start and imediately stall if I do not give it a little gas. After a short time, it will then come up to a high idle. other wise if it does not stall it may idle at around 200 rpm. once it has warmed up, it runs fine. Only started recently and has 113,000 miles. Changed mass air flow sensor but no change.
Feb 5, 2007 at 1:19 PM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Try cleaning the IAC.
Feb 5, 2007 at 9:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I agree with Paul here-do that for a start-that don't fix it we'll take it somewhere

BTW got OBD2 Codes?
Feb 5, 2007 at 9:55 PM

Suggested Repair

Clean the idle air control (IAC) valve. If the cold-start stalling continues, scan for OBD2 codes and diagnose further.

Conversation Summary

A 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0L with 113,000 miles sometimes starts and immediately stalls on cold mornings unless given a little throttle, then rises to a high idle; otherwise it may idle around 200 rpm. It runs normally once warm, and replacing the mass airflow sensor did not help. Experts recommend cleaning the IAC valve first and checking for OBD2 codes if that does not fix it.

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