1996 Lincoln Town Car Stalls at normal running temperature

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
77,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALZAB
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Starts great at initial start up, when car is cold. It idles fine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

When it reaches normal temperature, it stalls and cannot be started until engine cools.

If I keep my foot on accelerator, the engine does not stall.

Thanks
Al
Mar 21, 2010 at 9:49 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check for vacuum leaks
remove and clean or replace IAC valve
Mar 21, 2010 at 2:13 PM
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