Stalling

FORD ESCORT
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MILLERTYME2069
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1999 Ford Escort 75,000 Miles.
When I start my car in the morning it acts like its going to die by jerking, etc. When I put it in gear it also acts like its going to die when I accelerate, and often does die. Will do this in any gear, and when i let off the gas. When my car warms up, it runs fine. Replaced spark plugs, temperature sensor, and O2 sensor. Any suggestions?
Nov 14, 2006 at 10:55 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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I believe there is an idle pickup motor on those that lifts the idle speed as needed ie cold, a/c kickin, etc. What is the rpm when this happens?
Nov 15, 2006 at 10:31 AM
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MILLERTYME2069
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It does this around 1000 rpms. It sometimes will idle at below 1000 also.
Nov 15, 2006 at 12:46 PM
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