My truck will start at first then will and will not idle

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Asked by Harley Apr 26, 2018 at 02:35 AM about the 1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 4WD Extended Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I  bought a 98 f150 4x4 lariat when trying to start it
I like not getting file keep playing with it it will start
up but will not idle what can it be it sit over a year
with trasmission problem.  Not having start up

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GuruWTPBD answered 6 years ago

Posible it is the iac motor (idle air control) if you take of and spray cleaner to get rid of carbon deposits then reinstall.

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

the gas in the tank is garbage if it sat for a year , mice can chew on wiring , O-rings and gaskets corrode

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