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05 Ford Escape low RPM, engine died

Tiny
JTH3RD
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  • 2005 FORD ESCAPE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 28,000 MILES
Ford Escape 2005 - I hit on the breaks to slow down approaching a turn, RPM suddenly went low and then engine died. Tried to start it but it won't. After a few minutes, I was able to start it but RPM was running low everytime I slow down. WHat could be the problem and how do we fix it?
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 6:57 AM

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Tiny
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Clean the idle air control valve and the MAF sensor and see what happens
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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Thanks a lot! Did this right after I read this and observed it eversince, and now its running smoothly w/o any worries!
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Friday, August 19th, 2011 AT 6:35 PM
Tiny
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This worked, thanks!
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Friday, August 19th, 2011 AT 6:36 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome
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Saturday, August 20th, 2011 AT 3:52 AM

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