SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Ford Thunderbird Idle Issue

Tiny
CLOUSE40
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Car starts up, doesn't seem to hold the minimum idle speed because the rpm after starting just decreases until car dies unless I give it gas to keep the car running
Monday, October 5th, 2009 AT 12:07 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
DUMADE
  • MEMBER
  • 12 POSTS
Better late than never; I have a 1996 TB. Although the idle is suppose to be set by the computer, at the end of the throttle cable is a set screw which you can adjust the idle. It is tight and need Visegrip pliers to clamp on and turn. Hope this helps.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Monday, January 18th, 2010 AT 4:45 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Stall While Driving Content

How to Read Codes
VIDEO
How to Read Codes
Instructional repair video
Engine Stalls While Driving
GUIDE
Engine Stalls While Driving
An engine that stalls while driving and then starts back up again, either immediately or after a short time is different from an engine that just wont start or if the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links