1996 Ford Crown Victoria starts but wont stay running

Tiny
JOEYROTHELL
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  • 1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
My car starts but wont stay running unless I hold my foot on the gas peddel whats wrong with my car
Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 1:10 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak or the IAC control motor is no good. Here is a guide to help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 3:05 PM

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