Truck doesn't idle
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Asked by GuruXJCGX Nov 28, 2018 at 12:40 AM about the 2001 Ford Ranger Edge 2 Door RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2001 Ford Ranger 2.3 liter motor. Truck runs fine until I have to stop for any
reason. It won't idle. I am forced to put my foot on brake and gas at the same
time to keep it running.

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KenF answered 5 years ago

Most likely a bad idle air control valve or circuit. The IAC governs air intake to the engine when idling.

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