Very high Idle?

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD EXPEDITION
  • 5.4L
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On start up idle jumps very high. When in gear remains elevated.
Thursday, March 13th, 2025 AT 1:34 PM

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Tiny
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I would make sure there is not a floor mat holding the accelerator pedal down, next there is a large vacuum hose going to the PCV valve which is in the valve cover. If that is okay, I would swap out the IAC motor, here is the location so you can check it out. Also, please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-idles-too-high

If you have not serviced the throttle body recently I would do so, this guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

If you have a check engine light on, please let me know. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Friday, March 14th, 2025 AT 9:52 AM

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