2001 Ford Ranger Just Bought This Truck Idles About 500 Rmp Sitting Your

2001 FORD RANGER
146,000 MILES
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ZACHWEST48
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i just bought this truck, and it idles about 500 rmp sitting. and when your driving it, its fine until you knock it out of gear, then it dies. how can i find out what to fix?
Feb 12, 2013 at 11:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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iac motor is a common failure for stalling on these engines.

Roy
Feb 12, 2013 at 11:49 PM
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ZACHWEST48
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where is that located at on the motor?
Feb 12, 2013 at 11:56 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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on top of the upper intake. if you get the new one, you can match it up.

Roy
Feb 13, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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ZACHWEST48
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Thanks!
Feb 13, 2013 at 12:05 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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good luck
Feb 13, 2013 at 12:18 AM
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