it is accelerating on its own

2001 FORD ESCAPE
160,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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it started accelerating on its own and the engine light came on. I replaced the air idle control but that didn't help. wondering what else it could be.
Oct 18, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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scan for codes first clean throttle plate both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner. check for a vacuum leak.
Oct 19, 2015 at 7:17 AM